Laser Doppler Anemometry Measurements Of Steady Flow Through Two Bi-leaflet Prosthetic Heart Valves [velocimetria Laser De Escoamento Permanente Através De Duas Próteses Cardíacas De Duplo Folheto]

Introduction: In vitro hydrodynamic characterization of prosthetic heart valves provides important information regarding their operation, especially if performed by noninvasive techniques of anemometry. Once velocity profiles for each valve are provided, it is possible to compare them in terms of hydrodynamic performance. In this first experimental study using laser doppler anemometry with mechanical valves, the simulations were performed at a steady flow workbench. Objective: To compare unidimensional velocity profiles at the central plane of two bi-leaflet aortic prosthesis from St. Jude (AGN 21-751 and 21 AJ-501 models) exposed to a steady flow regime, on four distinct sections, three downstream and one upstream. Methods: To provide similar conditions for the flow through each prosthesis by a steady flow workbench (water, flow rate of 17L/min.) and, for the same sections and sweeps, to obtain the velocity profiles of each heart valve by unidimensional measurements. 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