Mitral Valve Scaffold Example

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This is an example of a Mitral Valve Scaffold for educational purposes, designed to demonstrate its functionality between the atria and ventricles in the human heart. Two versions are included with different tolerances for printing, where Version 2 offers a more realistic representation and Version 1 may be easier to print. For optimal results, it's recommended that this valve is printed using flexible TPU or ninjaflex materials. The mitral valve replacement surgery is typically performed when the valve becomes too tight (mitral valve stenosis) for blood to flow into the left ventricle, or too loose (mitral valve regurgitation), allowing blood to leak back into the left atrium and subsequently into the lungs.