#$%^&*AU2019229440A120191003.pdf#####ABSTRACT Described embodiments are directed toward prosthetic valves having leaflets of a particular shape that improves bending character without requiring a long length valve. In accordance with an embodiment, a prosthetic valve comprises a leaflet frame； and a plurality of leaflets that are coupled to the leaflet frame, each leaflet including a leaflet free edge and a leaflet base, wherein the leaflet base of each leaflet is truncated in which the leaflet in cross section shows a line in an alpha plane onto the leaflet frame. Figure 2A 11703100_1 (GHMatters)P100103.AU.22/9 x 100 160 137 142 18214 184 -- 121 4136 AP a 121b AP 145 FIG. 2A
