A standard (full-port) ball valve consists of a ball with a single hole installed in a tight-fitting chamber. Using the handle on top of the valve, you can rotate the ball through 90 degrees.

The book begins with a basic explanation of the function and purpose of control valves, explaining the various types of valves that are available along with their features and limitations. It also ...

This can impact the valves making them too loose or too narrow, significantly restricting the heart from pumping the blood effectively. Stenosis and regurgitation are two main types of heart valve ...

Annual Meeting reveals that mechanical aortic valve replacements (AVRs) provide significant long-term survival benefits for ...