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Saving a Life: Heart Valve Replacement

Posted on February 4th, 2021 by Mary Lord

heart illustration with EKG chart Students in grades 6-8 use their knowledge about how healthy heart valves function to design, construct, and implant prototype replacement mitral valves for hypothetical patients’ hearts. In the process, they discover the pros and cons of different types of artificial heart valves based on materials, surgery requirements, and lifespan.

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