A novel trileaflet synthetic heart valve

Authors

Richard T. Schoephoerster, Florida International UniversityFollow
Siobhain Gallocher, Florida International University
Leonard Pinchuk, Syntheon LLC
Vladimir A. Kasyanov, Florida International University

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-2001

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The importance of trileaflet synthetic heart valve for the patients with heart diseases was discussed. The artificial heart valve design incorporated a composite material with the thread architecture and leaflet geometry. A new material for implant applications, polystyrene-polyisobutylene-polystyrene (SIBS) was selected as the matrix material because of its inertness properties.

First Page

225

Last Page

226

Publication Title

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED

Comments

At the time of publication, Richard T. Schoephoerster was affiliated with Florida International University.

Recommended Citation

Schoephoerster, R. T., Gallocher, S., Pinchuk, L., & Kasyanov, V. A. (2001). A novel trileaflet synthetic heart valve. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Bioengineering Division (Publication) BED, 51: 225-226. [61803].