Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Hossein Ravanbakhsh, a University of Akron assistant professor of biomedical engineering, holds a 3-D printed heart valve ...

A new study revisits a century-old question about how turbulence starts. The findings could potentially influence not only aircraft engineering but even the design of mechanical heart valves, and ...

Milestone procedure gives young father with advanced heart failure a new heart and new future with his family.

DOUGLAS, MASS. (WHDH) - A man from Douglas is going the distance, becoming the first person with an artificial heart valve to run all six major marathons. Ed Barnes had open heart surgery when he was ...

Picard Medical (NYSE:PMI), parent company of SynCardia, today announced positive four-year outcomes with its Total Artificial Heart (TAH).

Researchers create biodegradable heart valves using shape-memory polymers and 3D bioprinting for safer cardiovascular procedures.

Mechanical heart valves were tested for their ability to crack under high-speed imaging, fluoroscopy, and standardized balloon testing. In vitro testing showed successful fracturing of device leaflets ...

Patients across the world might someday have a piece of Akron in their hearts. A University of Akron research lab received a $200,000 American Heart Association award to fund the development of a new ...

Last year, Tyler Kippes' heart valve was torn during a Rodeo Austin ride. Surgeons repaired it, allowing him to recover and return to bull riding.

Researchers develop AI-driven 3D-printed prosthetic sockets that absorb 1,600% more energy using personalized pressure ...

Overview The global Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) market is witnessing rapid expansion and is expected to grow at a strong CAGR of nearly 20% during the forecast period. The increasing ...