Fluid–structure interaction modeling of calcific aortic valve disease ...

Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is the most common form of heart valve disease, affecting over 50 % of the population >75 years of age [16]. Approximately 2 % of this elderly population suffers from severe stenosis, a diag-nosis requiring valve replacement. Calcification within the cusps initiates in the form of nodules which narrow the ori- ................
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