Hereon sensors facilitate minimally invasive surgery for atrial fibrillation in heart patients

Atrial fibrillation can cause dangerous blood clots to form in the heart. Many patients therefore have the part of the heart where the clots form closed off with a plug. However, these so-called occluders do not always seal perfectly, which can lead to complications. The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon at its Teltow site is developing an occluder with sensors that can be placed precisely in the heart. The GoBio Initial funding of the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) will bring the project to the next level towards clinical applications.