Heart of Carbon: The Story Behind the Pursuit of the Perfect Mechanical Heart Valve

By: Bokros, Jack

This book offers a historical account of the development of the On-X carbon mechanical heart valve, discussing the steps involved in developing the materials, and describes how the design of the valve has evolved over the years. It explores both the scientific and corporate problems researchers have encountered over the years in the journey of making a mechanical heart valve. The chapters provide a detailed description of the design of the mechanical...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031179358
• ISBN13: 9783031179358
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"