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Artificial Heart Equipment & Supplies
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Manufactured by:Novostia SA based inEpalinges, SWITZERLAND
Current mechanical valves are made with very strong materials and are designed to last a lifetime. However, they elicit blood coagulation response, which can result in the formation of blood clots that may break free and travel to the brain, heart or lungs, causing complications, including stroke. Due to this inherent risk, patients who receive a traditional mechanical valve must take ...
Manufactured by:Novostia SA based inEpalinges, SWITZERLAND
Tissue valves are made with animal tissue like porcine, bovine or equine, which undergo several chemical procedures in order to make them suitable for implantation in the human heart. They do not need anticoagulation therapy but are prone to premature structural deterioration. Their lifetimes may vary from patient to patient but typically last 10–15 years in adult patients13, and even lower ...