Thomas Vassiliades
Atlanta, GA (USA)
Role(s):
CorSynergy Inc
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Location:
Atlanta
Industry:
Healthcare
Year Founded:
2006
Number Employees:
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Description:
CorSynergy (incorporated in Delaware, March, 2, 2006) is a start-up company formed to commercialize jointly developed proprietary technology from the Emory University School of Medicine, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Georgia Institute of Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering. CorSynergy designs novel cardiovascular devices and procedural tools for implantation using minimally invasive cardiac surgical techniques. The lead product is a ventricular-aortic conduit (VAC) which will provide the means to treat aortic stenosis with less operative time, less procedural complications and faster patient recovery. The VAC system will carry substantially less risk and trauma in comparison to conventional aortic valve replacement, providing a life-saving treatment option to many