Partial heart transplantation: Growing heart valve implants for children.
Artif Organs
; 48(4): 326-335, 2024 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-37849378
ABSTRACT
Heart valves serve a vital hemodynamic function to ensure unidirectional blood flow. Additionally, native heart valves serve biological functions such as growth and self-repair. Heart valve implants mimic the hemodynamic function of native heart valves, but are unable to fulfill their biological functions. We developed partial heart transplantation to deliver heart valve implants that fulfill all functions of native heart valves. This is particularly advantageous for children, who require growing heart valve implants. This invited review outlines the past, present and future of partial heart transplantation.
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Assunto principal:
Próteses Valvulares Cardíacas
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Transplante de Coração
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Implante de Prótese de Valva Cardíaca
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Child
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Humans
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En
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Artif Organs
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article