Next-Generation Heart Valve Stents: Shape Memory Polymers Beat Metals

Research unit

INNOSUISSE

Project number

122.012 IP-LS

Project title

Next-Generation Heart Valve Stents: Shape Memory Polymers Beat Metals

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Key words (English)	Life sciences, Medtech
Abstract (English)	Each year, >300,000 patients receive a new heart valve. Current metallic stents lack growth adaptation and can lead to long-term complications. We aim to develop a 3D-printed polymeric heart valve stent, which offers shape memory, self-expansion, and biodegradability ensuring better patient outcomes