Scientists create world's first patient-specific vascularized 3D-printed heart

Posted in Medicine on 16th Apr, 2019

by Alex Muller

Although pieces of heart tissue have previously been bioprinted, scientists have now succeeded in creating the world's first 3D-printed vascularized heart to be made from a patient's own biological materials.

Radar could make for less-biased heart checks

Posted in Science on 16th Aug, 2018

by Alex Muller

Using radar to monitor people's heartbeats, and the technology could allow for more accurate diagnoses of heart maladies.

Heart Attacks Ruled Out Three Times Faster with New Blood Test

Posted in Science on 12th Aug, 2018

by Alex Muller

Developing improved diagnostics that can quickly discern whether a patient has had a myocardial infarction or heart attack, is imperative.

Pediatric cardiologist uses VR to visualize heart defects

Posted in Medicine on 24th Jul, 2018

by Alex Muller

Models help surgeons and patients' family members understand congenital heart defects.

Genes behind deadly heart condition found, scientists say

Posted in Science on 16th Apr, 2018

by Alex Muller

Scientists say they have identified genes that cause a deadly heart condition that can only be cured by transplants of the heart or lungs.