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What is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and how does it benefit patients with aortic valve disease?
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the aortic valve narrows, reducing blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. Unlike traditional open-heart surgery, TAVR allows cardiologists to replace the diseased valve using a catheter, typically inserted through a small incision in the groin or chest. The new valve, made from biological tissue mounted on a stent, is guided to the heart and expanded within the damaged valve, restoring proper blood flow.
What is Rapid Sterility Testing, and why is it important in pharmaceutical manufacturing?
Rapid Sterility Testing (RST) is an advanced method used to quickly determine whether pharmaceutical products, including injectable drugs, biologics, and medical devices, are free from microbial contamination. Traditional sterility testing can take 14 days or more, delaying product release and increasing costs. RST methods significantly reduce this time, providing reliable results in hours or a few days.
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