Unique 3D-printed heart valves could improve surgery outcomes
The aim is to improve the success rate of transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR) by picking the right prosthetic and avoiding a common complication known as paravalvular leakage.
Jul 04, 2017, 17:21 PM IST
Safdarjung hospital to provide heart valves for free
Currently, each valve costs around Rs 42,000 at the hospital. However, it was entirely free only for patients belonging to BPL category under the government's National Illness Fund.
May 19, 2017, 20:19 PM IST
This new way will prevent spread of infections on medical devices
Researchers have discovered a new way that will prevent the bacteria from spreading the infections on medical devices such as hip replacements or heart valves implanted in the human body.
Mar 21, 2017, 23:01 PM IST
Predicting right-size of heart valves before surgery
The computer simulation project, a collaboration between Flamini and Puneet Bhatla from NYU Langone School of Medicine, began in the summer of 2014.
Feb 14, 2016, 12:13 PM IST
