Prosthetic Vein Valve (IMAGE) Georgia Institute of Technology Research News Caption Engineers at Georgia Tech developed the prosthetic vein valve shown here to help improve the lives of those suffering from a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency. Credit Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.