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Computer simulations of blood flow through mechanical heart valves could pave the way for more individualized prosthetic

Every year, over 300,000 heart valve replacement operations are performed worldwide. Diseased valves are often replaced with mechanical heart valves (MHVs), which cannot yet be designed to suit each patient's ...

Cardiology created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows new drug helps 'bridge' stent patients to cardiac surgery

New findings from a research study led by physicians at Scripps Health reveal that the drug cangrelor has the unique properties of achieving very fast blood thinning effects when needed to protect from heart attacks, but ...

Surgery created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0