Case Study
NEW HOPE FOR BROKEN HEARTS
HPE DIG ITA L GA ME C HANG E R S NEW HOPE FOR BROKEN HEARTS Dominik Obrist is reengineering the artificial heart valve to transform life expectancy and quality INDUSTRY: RESEARCH COUNTRY: SWITZERLAND VISION Redefine heart valve replacement technology to save and improve lives STRATEGY Use supercomputers to build accurate simulations of heart valve behavior and reduce turbulence OUTCOMES • Extends heart valve replacement options to a broader population, including children • Delivers the hope of life without blood thinners or the fear of strokes for heart surgery patients • Paves the way for individualization in the medical device manufacturing industry Hearts are notoriously difficult to work on. They’re in constant motion. They can’t stop without disastrous consequences. And