Pulsed High Intensity Ultrasound Removes Calcified Buildup from Prosthetic Heart Valves

Image via: American College of Cardiology Prosthetic heart valves that fit inside failed natural valves have now been used for years to treat thousands of patients. As time passes following implantation, the man-made valves tend to accumulate calcif...
Source: Medgadget - Category: Medical Devices Authors: Tags: Cardiac Surgery Cardiology Source Type: blogs