Two professors from the Institute of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (ICMC) at the University of São Paulo (USP) are involved in research aimed at improving a new type of valve designed to treat stenosis, a heart disease.

 Stenosis predominantly affects the elderly, and according to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), it is becoming increasingly prevalent due to the aging population in the country.

 The study aims to improve the Wheatley Aortic Valve, globally recognized as one of the new devices used in the treatment of patients with aortic stenosis. Using mathematical models and computer simulations, these technologies allow for testing improvements to the valve even before clinical trials, resulting in savings of time and resources.

 At this stage of the research, scientists are evaluating the valve's performance in machines in the United Kingdom to verify its ability to open and close properly, preventing the formation of blood clots and thus extending the device's lifespan.

 The results obtained are being compared with tests performed on computer systems. With the introduction of this new device, patients would no longer need to use anticoagulants.

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