Fixation of Bovine Pericardium-Based Tissue Biomaterial with Irreversible Chemistry Improves Biochemical and Biomechanical Properties
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Bioprosthetic heart valves (BHVs), derived from glutaraldehyde crosslinked (GLUT) porcine aortic valve leaflets or bovine pericardium (BP), are used to replace defective heart valves. However, valve failure can occur within 12-15 years due to calcification and... ...