ICT&health February 13, 2025
Patients who are diagnosed with damage to one or more heart valves often have to undergo one or more surgeries to replace them. These new heart valves are made from animal tissue and have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years before they need to be replaced again. American researchers have created a 3D-printed heart valve from bioresorbable materials that promote tissue regeneration.
In fact, this invention means that the 3D-printed implant from bioresorbable materials ensures that the body’s own heart valves are regenerated. This means that the patient will probably not need additional surgeries in the future.
Bioresorbable material
Although 3D-printed heart valves already exist and bioresorbable materials have been used for implants before, this is the first time...
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