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Spotlight on Advancements in Mitral Valve Repair, Research

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Barr’s death at 39 from sudden cardiac arrest was caused by mitral valve prolapse—a heart valve defect that can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood. Makkar: Also, patients have earlier access to the most innovative treatments because we are often leading clinical trials and using new devices and novel approaches.

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The Texas Heart Institute Collaborates on Multi-institutional DOD Grant to Develop Novel Left Ventricular Assist Device

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The teams will combine innovative engineering designs, antithrombotic slippery hydrophilic (SLIC) coatings, wireless power transfer systems, magnetically levitated driving systems and preclinical device testing to achieve their goal. He is an expert in prosthetic heart valves and cardiovascular biomechanics, biomaterials and devices.