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Demand for Cardiac Prosthetic Devices Is on the Rise with Significant Increase in Prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases

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  Cardiac prosthetic devices technology is the field of science that deals with the replacement of damaged or diseased portions of the heart. Cardiac prosthetic valves are manufactured by many companies in the U.S. and there are countless different models and varieties to choose from. The demand for cardiac prosthesis devices is on the rise with significant increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. According to the American Heart Association's Heart and Stroke Statistics 2019 Update, around 48% of all adults in the U.S. suffered from some type of CVD in 2016. Cardiac prosthetic devices provide those suffering from cardiovascular diseases the opportunity to enjoy a longer life span and a healthier heart. These devices replace the defective or diseased portions of the heart thereby improving its functionality and efficiency. These devices are capable of doing more than just filling the holes created by the ruptured and damaged parts of the heart. They can actually ma