New Device Could Help Predict Blood Clot Risks in Heart Disease

In a new study, Dr. Yunfeng Chen and his team at the University of Texas Medical Branch are exploring how a better understanding of how blood reacts under physical forces could help doctors assess a patient's risk for dangerous blood clots. The researchers created a small device that mimics narrowed arteries, which could help identify who’s most at risk for arterial thrombosis, a condition where blood clots form in the arteries and contribute to heart disease and stroke. Their findings could lead to better diagnoses and treatments for cardiovascular diseases. Learn more and watch a video interview by Dr. Chen at UTMB News.