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Table 4 1:1 Pulsatile Flow Results for Repeat Measurements in Supine Position.

From: Physiologically-based testing system for the mechanical characterization of prosthetic vein valves

Test Condition

Test Run

ΔP1 (mmHg)

R1 (mmHg*min/L)

EOA (cm2)

SUBR

1st

1.33 ± 0.0012

2.23 ± 0.0338

1.12 ± 0.0166

 

2nd

1.41 ± 0.0221*

2.29 ± 0.0379*

1.16 ± 0.015*

 

Change

0.08

0.06

0.04

SUAF

1st

1.84 ± 0.151

1.37 ± 0.110

1.09 ± 0.0111

 

2nd

2.33 ± 0.0926*

1.73 ± 0.0889*

1.08 ± 0.0215

 

Change

0.49

0.36

0.01

  1. 1 Relative to 'No Device' value
  2. * p < 0.05 vs. 1st Test Run