UBC researchers develop new heart valve aimed at high-risk patients

Date 25th, Mar 2019
Source EurekAlert - Scientific News Websites

DESCRIPTION

Researchers at UBC 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.