Cardiac Devices and Testing

From the earliest reported cardiac surgeries in the late 19th century, exponential improvements in surgical techniques and operating times have opened the door for the development of novel cardiac devices. The design and development of cardiac devices in the 21st century is driven by the innovation and resources of an industry forecast to be worth $ 266 billion by 2012. This market growth is demonstrated by the many patent applications submitted each year to create novel devices or embellish existing products.