Inhibition of bioprosthetic heart valve calcification by sustained local delivery of Ca and Na diphosphonate via controlled release matrices

ASAIO Trans. 1986 Jul-Sep;32(1):587-90. doi: 10.1097/00002480-198609000-00045.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Calcinosis / prevention & control*
  • Cattle
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Diphosphonates / therapeutic use*
  • Etidronic Acid
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis*
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Rats
  • Silicone Elastomers

Substances

  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Diphosphonates
  • Silicone Elastomers
  • Etidronic Acid