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FDA approves artificial heart valve for kids
FDA approves artificial heart valve for kids that grows as they do
TL;DRNew artificial heart valve grows with children, avoiding repeat surgeries.
Why it matters: Reduces lifelong surgical burden for kids with congenital heart defects.
The FDA has approved a new artificial heart valve that eliminates the need for multiple surgeries in children with certain congenital heart defects.
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