Day: March 1, 2020

Artificial heart valve can grow with kids, prevent repeat surgeries

Originally posted at upi.com/Health_News Current artificial heart valves are fixed in size, meaning children need to get larger ones as they grow, but a new design could eliminate the need for continued replacement. ByHealthDay News A new design means children could keep the same artificial heart valve until adulthood, and it could also benefit adults with […]

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