Heart hole device shows promise for lung pressure relief
Disease control
Completed
This study tested a device called the Atrial Flow Regulator (AFR) in 32 people with severe pulmonary hypertension, a condition of high blood pressure in the lungs. The device creates a small, controlled hole in the heart to relieve pressure. The main goal was to check safety and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Occlutech International AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC