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    Fluid-dynamic effect of pannus formation around the prosthetic heart valve: in vitro demonstration using a heart-mimic pulsatile pump and particle image velocimetry

    The abnormal growth of tissue, called pannus, is frequently found in patients who have an implanted prosthetic heart valve. Its growth is related to the valve dysfunction and disturbed blood flow in the aorta....

    Jihun Kang, Doohyeon Kim, Young** Lee in Journal of Mechanical Science and Technolo… (2021)