about as long as a regular valve
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Pig hearts are similar to human hearts in both their size, structure and function. Due to this (and their plentiful nature) pig hearts are often used for medical research purposes and academic study.
There are a variety of different methods to accomplish a heart valve replacement, ranging from a pig valve to prosthetic valve replacement. The cost for the prosthetic valve replacement surgery, as of 2011, was $78,000.
There are two ventricles in the pig heart
Cameron's heart is very weak and needs a heat transplant from a pig. He needs a second heart operation because his heart is rejecting the pig heart.:):(:-):-(:|:-|
A human heart differs from a pig's heart by its shape. The heart is shaped more like a trapezoid and the pig's heart is shaped more valentine. The orientation of both hearts are also different.