New heart tool aims to stop deadly blockages during valve surgery
Disease control
Completed
This study tested a device called ShortCut™ in 8 patients who needed a second heart valve replacement. The device is designed to safely split the old valve's leaflets during the procedure to help prevent a dangerous blockage of the coronary arteries. Researchers collected data on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pi-cardia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC