Critical Care
Monitor for Artificial Heart Valves
A new external monitor is designed to improve the security and quality of life of patients with artificial heart valves by quickly noting any deviations in the valve's performance or thrombotic deposits on the valve and indicating these to the user. More...13 Feb 2003
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