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Biotech / Medical : ATS medical (atsi}

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To: George A. Dubrowski who wrote ()10/22/1996 11:20:00 PM
From: Chuck Bork   of 63
 
ats's heart valve is a superior product than the st jude medical valve
which is the standard world market valve. the ats valve is superior
because the sound of the valve is not audible, where as the st jude
valve can be heard by some patients. I for one would not want to hear my heart clicking away with the st jude valve. Also the patients
spouse can sometimes hear the st jude valve.
The other advantage for the valve, is that the pivot area of the valve is not indented like other valves. In the other valves blood
will clot in the indent, break away and cause strokes etc.

The ats valve is more expensive, but worth it.

The home run for this valve is the possiblity that patients will eventually need less blood thinner medication. If so all doctors will
prefer the ats valve.

extremely long ats
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