"Space Hairdryer Uses Shockwaves to Regenerate Heart Tissue"
Researchers at the University Clinic for Cardiac Surgery in Innsbruck, Austria, have developed a shockwave device, dubbed the "space hairdryer," that significantly improves heart function post-bypass surgery by regenerating heart tissue and enhancing pumping ability. Clinical trials showed a notable 11.3% improvement in heart performance, with plans for large-scale trials and potential regulatory approval by 2025.