What if heart valve treatments could be designed around the unique anatomy and biomechanics of each patient? In this episode, Professor Michael S. Sacks, Director of the James T. Willerson Center for Cardiovascular Modeling and Simulation at the University of Texas at Austin, explores how computational modeling could transform the future of heart valve replacement and cardiovascular care.

A leading expert in cardiovascular biomechanics and patient-specific simulation, Professor Sacks develops technologies that help researchers and physicians better understand how heart valves function, predict treatment outcomes, and design therapies tailored to individual patients.

In this conversation, we explore:

• The biggest challenges facing modern heart valve replacement and repair.
• How computational modeling is changing cardiovascular research and treatment planning.
• Why patient-specific simulations could improve surgical decision-making and clinical outcomes.
• The limitations of current valve replacement technologies and where innovation is needed.
• How engineering, medicine, and simulation are converging to create the next generation of cardiac care.

From virtual simulations to personalized treatment strategies, this episode offers a fascinating look at how engineering and cardiovascular medicine are coming together to improve the way heart valve disease is treated.

Connect with Professor Sacks:

LinkedIn

University of Texas Profile 

Google Scholar Profile

Willerson Center for Cardiovascular Modeling and Simulation

Oden Institute for Computational Engineering & Sciences

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