New device aims to prevent blocked arteries during repeat heart valve surgery
Disease control
Completed
This study tested a device called ShortCut that splits the leaflets of a failing artificial heart valve before placing a new valve inside it. The goal was to prevent the old leaflets from blocking the coronary arteries, which can cause a heart attack. Eight people at risk for thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pi-cardia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC