The functions of the human heart continue to challenge physicians worldwide.A quick glance at U.S. statistics on the subject paints a bleak picture: One American dies of cardiovascular disease (CVD) every 38 seconds, which costs the healthcare system more than $329 billion a year.It’s not surprising that the international medical community is working around the clock to determine innovative solutions to the heart disease epidemic.
Here are five of the newest technologies for treating CVD, from stem cells to artificial intelligence:
