摘要 |
The invention relates to a prosthetic heart valve comprising a valve frame (2), on which a plurality of valve leaflets (8) are fixed, and a fastening area for fastening in a blood vessel, which axially adjoins the valve frame (2), wherein a stabilizing ring (14) is arranged in the fastening area, said stabilizing ring defining a predetermined shape and a predetermined diameter of the fastening area and having at least one predetermined expansion point (22), whereby it is possible to expand the stabilizing ring (14) by an action of radial force on its inner circumference. |