Ku and Vein Valve (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology Research News

Ku and Vein Valve

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David Ku, Regents' Professor in mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech, squeezes the prosthetic vein valve to the open position. The valve is designed to replace damaged, nonfunctioning valves.

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Georgia Tech Photo: Gary Meek

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