News for Healthier Living

Expanding a child's heart implant with light

Children born with certain heart defects receive a shunt implant to improve blood flow. The shunt must be replaced as their bodies grow. Researchers say a new light-reactive expandable shunt could cut the number of surgeries these children receive. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2024.

August 19, 2024


October 20 2026

October 19 2026

October 18 2026

October 17 2026

October 16 2026

October 15 2026

October 14 2026

October 13 2026

October 12 2026

October 11 2026

October 10 2026

October 9 2026

October 8 2026

October 7 2026

October 6 2026