Two-stage EDTA anti-calcification method for bioprosthetic heart valve materials

Sucu N., Karaca K., Yilmaz N., Comelekoglu U., Aytacoglu B. N., Tamer L., ...More

MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR, vol.12, no.6, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: MEDICAL SCIENCE MONITOR
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of two-stage EDTA treatment in diminishing calcific degeneration in bovine pericardial bioprosthetic heart valve material.