“And your heart pumps blood all throughout your body to oxygenate the cells.” They also demonstrated how to make a model of a heart using a glass, two balloons, some rubber bands, a ...

A new gene therapy can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically ...

This mechanical pump supports the heart by helping it move blood through the body. It also gives the heart a chance to rest. The scientists measured cell renewal using an unusual tool: radioactive ...

The company has developed a series of models over the years and said that Impella CP — the model used in DanGer Shock and RECOVER IV trials — is the world's smallest heart pump. "Impella is ...

There is only one mechanical heart pump available in the U.S. for patients with heart failure requiring left ventricular assistance. If the INNOVATE trial is successful, a second option could emerge.

The FDA has opened up the use of Johnson & Johnson’s miniaturized heart pumps to certain pediatric ... 30 kilograms and 52 kilograms for each model, respectively. They cover the temporary ...

A new gene therapy can reverse the effects of heart failure and restore heart function in a large animal model. The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves ...