It is feasible to fracture mechanical valve leaflets using... commercially available angioplasty balloons. Cracking the carbon ring requires substantially higher pressure. Get the details: #JACCINTshow more

Inside a running engine, a see-through valve cover exposes... the full mechanical precision.show more

The future is now: new paper where we developed... & validated the first commercially available wearable to predict tissue loading at three common running injury locations using machine learning Full-text Free formatted full-textshow more

Device embolization is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication... of #TAVR procedures. In this #JACCINT case, the very dilated aortic root permitted valve inversion, which was successfully conservatively managed. Learn more:show more

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Your heart has four tiny doors that never sleep... — opening and closing with such perfect rhythm that you don’t even notice they’re working. But these valves are the real architects of every heartbeat. Let’s walk through them in the exact sequence your blood travels: ⸻ 1️⃣ Aortic Valve The final checkpoint before blood enters the body’s main highway — the aorta. This valve handles the highest pressure in the entire heart, snapping shut with power and creating the iconic S2 sound. Every time it opens, it sends freshly oxygenated blood to every cell, every organ, every thought you’ve ever had. A true powerhouse, silent but strong. ⸻ 2️⃣ Pulmonary Valve Before blood can breathe, it must pass through the pulmonary valve. It opens to let the right ventricle push blood into the pulmonary artery and onwards to the lungs for oxygenation. A calm, efficient gatekeeper that makes sure your blood gets its “fresh air break” before returning to the heart again. ⸻ 3️⃣ Tricuspid Valve Three leaflets, one simple job — let blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle. This valve prevents backflow and maintains the smooth entry of deoxygenated blood. Often underrated, rarely dramatic, but absolutely essential in keeping the right side of your heart steady and stable. ⸻ 4️⃣ Mitral Valve Two leaflets, maximum pressure. Known as the most elegant valve, the mitral sits between the left atrium and left ventricle, allowing oxygen-rich blood to enter the strongest chamber. A high-performance valve with a reputation — prolapse, regurgitation, murmurs… it knows how to grab clinical attention. ⸻ Together, these four valves create the perfect one-way journey for your blood — a cycle that repeats 100,000 times a day, quietly keeping you alive. Your heartbeat is not just a sound; it’s the choreography of Aortic → Pulmonary → Tricuspid → Mitral, working in flawless harmony. #HeartValves #AorticValve #PulmonaryValve #TricuspidValve #MitralValve #Cardiology #PureMedicine #MedicalReels #AnatomyExplained #MedStudentLife #DoctorContent #HeartAnatomy #ClinicalMedicineshow more

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T&TV64: First cases with Flexible Aspirating UAS controlling IRPressure... by using pressure sensor wire: Some concerns regarding changes of IRP & Safety. But it demonstrates that « dusting/suction concept » is feasible! Need more evaluation to conclude on Safety & Efficiencyshow more

🇺🇸🇮🇷 The U.S. Navy boarded and seized an Iranian-flagged... vessel in the Arabian Sea yestarday. The M/V Touska tried to run the blockade. It didn't get through. This is now a daily pattern. Iran probes. The U.S. intercepts. Neither side is backing down. The blockade is a pressure valve. Every ship Iran loses is a message to Tehran that the economic squeeze is real and enforceable at sea. Source: CENTCOMshow more

Exclusive Footage: The Birmingham Stallions 2024 #UFL Championship Ring... is finally here, and it is beautiful. The details on this piece of art are 🔥show more

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The Update Requires Restart blueprint is now available in... the MWIII and Warzone storeshow more

The bulldozer was split in half. The very limited... equipment available in Gaza is not capable of removing this rubble it requires large, heavy machinery to clear the tons of debris.show more

In order to avoid expensive irrigation systems, this farmer... lifted the spraying pipes using hydrogen balloonsshow more

How plumbers quickly fix a high pressure leak without... shutting off the main valve. 👨‍🔧show more

Isaiah Rodgers is now live on IG at the... Eagles Ring Ceremony Get over there to check it outshow more

This was on Harden to be the safety valve... back and he doesn't get it done in a close out gameshow more

"Welcome to Noble Bell College." The Glorious Masquerade: Let... the Bell of Solace Ring has begun in #twistedwonderland! 🔔 Book 1: A Social Request is now available! Play it through to get R Ruggie (Masquerade)! Also, check out the Halloween Stamp Missions: Round 1!show more

Because now the Metro Tunnel is open and Victorians... are using it everyday to get around.show more

The IDF is dropping leaflets in the Al-Sahaba market,... urging residents to move south. This is the final warning.show more