The evolution, development and thinking of artificial heart valves / 中华胸心血管外科杂志

ABSTRACT

In almost one century, cardiovascular surgery has considerably evolved. Heart valve innovation has been one of the most important component during the evolution of cardiovascular surgery. The evolution of heart valve prostheses, including mechanical heart valves, biological heart valves, transcatheter heart valve, and tissue engineered heart valve, influence the development and the future direction of cardiovascular surgery technology. The early period of prosthetic valve development provided much information that is still of value today. We can learn more the good, the failure experiences from the pioneers of the valve innovation. In this ever evolving landscape, looking back into history will pave the way to the future.