- The valve was developed by Dr. Rakan bin Ibrahim Nazer, a Professor of Cardiac Sciences
- It features three movable leaflets connected to a central mechanism and a peripheral ring
King Saud University has been granted a US patent for a tri-leaflet mechanical heart valve developed by Professor of Cardiac Sciences at the College of Medicine Dr. Rakan bin Ibrahim Nazer.
The invention features a mechanical design comprising three movable leaflets connected to a central mechanism and a peripheral ring.
This configuration enables the leaflets to open and close in a coordinated manner, regulating blood flow and reducing regurgitation.
The invention introduces a novel approach to mechanical heart valve design, focusing on optimizing leaflet kinematics and blood-flow dynamics compared with conventional valve designs.
The patent adds to King Saud University’s track record of medical innovation and represents a further step in advancing mechanical heart valve technology.
source/content: arabnews.com (headline edited)
___________
The invention introduces a novel approach to mechanical heart valve design. (SPA)
__________________
SAUDI ARABIA