Developing a support ring to repair leaking aortic heart valves
A leaking aortic valve lets blood flow back into the heart, forcing it to work harder and potentially leading to heart failure. Repair or replacement can treat the condition, but both carry complication risks, including long-term risks with artificial valves.
AorticPhlex is developing a support ring to repair a leaking aortic valve rather than replace it. Designed for patients with severe valve leakage, the ring aims to help surgeons preserve the patient's own valve and its natural function.
What stands out about AorticPhlex
The founder's ring research preserved natural aortic dynamics in a pig study reported by Aarhus University.
Founder Mariam Abdi Noor developed the valve-support ring during her PhD and became a researcher at Aarhus University Hospital.
AorticPhlex’s valve-repair project won a pitch award at Nordic Innovation Fair 2024 in Copenhagen.
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