Breakthrough is a game changer in heart valve technology - Health Tech World
Researchers at UBC Okanagan developed the iValve, a mechanical heart valve combining tissue valve performance with mechanical durability, potentially eliminating the need for daily anticoagulants. Designed for high-heart-rate applications, it aims to improve patient quality of life and is set for animal and clinical trials within two years.
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Breakthrough is a game changer in heart valve technology - Health Tech World
Researchers at UBC Okanagan developed the iValve, a mechanical heart valve combining tissue valve performance with mechanical durability, potentially eliminating the need for daily anticoagulants. Designed for high-heart-rate applications, it aims to improve patient quality of life and is set for animal and clinical trials within two years.