King Saud University Receives U.S. Patent for Tri-Leaflet Mechanical Heart Valve

King Saud University has been granted a U.S. patent for a tri-leaflet mechanical heart valve developed by Professor of Cardiac Sciences at the College of Medicine Dr. Rakan bin Ibrahim Nazer.

 The invention features a mechanical design comprising three movable leaflets connected to a central mechanism and a peripheral ring. This configuration enables the leaflets to open and close in a coordinated manner, regulating blood flow and reducing regurgitation.

 The invention introduces a novel approach to mechanical heart valve design, focusing on optimizing leaflet kinematics and blood-flow dynamics compared with conventional valve designs.

 The patent adds to King Saud University’s track record of medical innovation and represents a further step in advancing mechanical heart valve technology.