Bioprosthetic Heart Valves: Impact of Implantation on Biomaterials
Figure 11
(a) Histologic section of the normal part of a Carpentier-Edwards pericardial valve cusp. (b) Histologic section of the CEP valve cusp “C” shows pannus “P” and calcification (asterisk). (c) Marked calcification of the cusp (asterisk) with tear (black arrow) and pannus growth “P” with areas of neovascularization. Stain: Movat pentachrome. Original magnification (a) ×10; (b) and (c) ×5.
