New heart valve aimed at high-risk patients: Nanocomposites replace animal tissue in new valve design
Date | 25th, Mar 2019 |
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Source | ScienceDaily - General News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Researchers have created the first-ever nanocomposite biomaterial heart-valve developed to reduce or eliminate complications related to heart transplants. By using a newly developed technique, the researchers were able to build a more durable valve that enables the heart to adapt faster and more seamlessly.