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  2. Edwards Lifesciences - Wikipedia

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    Edwards Lifesciences is an American medical technology company headquartered in Irvine, California, specializing in artificial heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring. It developed the SAPIEN transcatheter aortic heart valve made of cow tissue within a balloon-expandable, cobalt-chromium frame, deployed via catheter. [4]

  3. Pericardial heart valves - Wikipedia

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    The two important creative stages in tissue heart valves (from 1964 to 1971) took place in a short space of seven years and that since 1971 when the concept of 'man-made pericardial valves' was created, no other significant invention has occurred in this field except the use of bovine pericardium in the construction of transcatheter valves for ...

  4. Artivion - Wikipedia

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    In January 2016, the company acquired On-X Life Technologies and its principal product, a mechanical heart valve called the On-X aortic valve replacement, for $130 million. [10] In October 2017, Artivion acquired JOTEC AG, a German-based developer of medical devices for aortic and peripheral vascular diseases, for €225 million. [11]

  5. ATS Medical - Wikipedia

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    The company introduced a mechanical heart valve incorporating a pivot mechanism consisting of protruding spheres on which the valve’s leaflets pivot to open and close. This was intended to eliminate the cavity created by the pivot of all other bileaflet valves and to improve blood flow through the valve, minimizing potential for blood clot ...

  6. St. Jude Medical - Wikipedia

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    St. Jude Medical was founded in 1976 to further develop bi-leaflet artificial heart valves, which were originally created in 1972 at the University of Minnesota. [4] [5] St. Jude Medical's bi-leaflet valve was developed in large part by Dr. Demetre Nicoloff of the University of Minnesota and St. Jude Medical employee Don Hanson.

  7. 6 Myths About High Blood Pressure Experts Want You to Stop ...

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    To prevent or treat high blood pressure, the American Heart Association recommends aiming for 3,500 to 5,000 mg of potassium per day. Top sources include fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, fish ...

  8. Hancock Aortic Tissue Valve - Wikipedia

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    The implantation of the Hancock Aortic Tissue Valve typically involves open-heart surgery. [14] During the procedure, the damaged or diseased native aortic valve is removed, and the prosthetic valve is sutured in its place. The secure attachment of the valve is crucial to ensure proper functionality and prevent complications such as leakage.

  9. Elderly Rescue Dogs Enjoying Their Holiday Party Are Full of ...

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    These dogs are truly deserving of a little fun in their lives. As the rescue themselves noted, many of the dogs are in hospice care with cancer, renal failure, or other serious health issues. So ...