According to the World Health Organization, diseases of the circulatory system, including heart disease such as heart attacks, are still among the most common causes of death worldwide. Recovering the ...

just named winner of NASA’s Commercial Invention of the Year Award. Also known as a ‘ventricular assist device’ (VAD), the pump is currently undergoing human trials with patients awaiting heart ...

In heart failure, the necessary oxygen levels and nutrients do not meet the body’s demands, setting off a domino effect of congestion in the lungs, kidneys and other areas. About 6.7 million adults in ...

Severe pediatric cardiac decompensation has a mortality risk of 50-65% and is the leading cause of death in children. Heart transplantation is the current standard of care for end-stage pediatric ...