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 ...

According to the American Heart Association, valvular heart disease affects about 2.5% of adults in the United States, and more than 100,000 patients undergo valve replacement surgery each year.

The HALO Trial represents a new opportunity for surgeons seeking a valve replacement for pediatric patients with no alternative approved treatment options ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--St. Jude ...