We are dedicated to transforming challenges into opportunities. Cuspa™ safeguards choices for future aortic disease treatments by looking beyond current issues and preserving options for tomorrow’s care.
1 in 8 people over 75 years old suffer from valvular heart disease (VHD), while aortic regurgitation is the third most common VHD. Patients suffering from moderate to severe aortic regurgitation (AR) face a notable absence of minimally invasive repair options, underscoring a significant gap in the provision of medical care.
Narrowing of the aortic valve opening and restricting the amount of blood flowing through
Leakage of blood through the aortic valve each time the left ventricle relaxes (diastole)
Narrowing of the aortic valve opening and restricting the amount of blood flowing through
Leakage of blood through the aortic valve each time the left ventricle relaxes (diastole)
Currently, treatment options for aortic regurgitation (AR) are limited. While transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) addresses severe aortic stenosis by relying on calcification for anchoring, it faces challenges. AR cases are often absence calcification, necessitating surgical aortic valve replacement, which carries risks such as serious complications, prolonged hospital stays, and long recovery. In addition, TAVI is not approved for patients with severe native aortic valve regurgitation.
An artificial cusp seamlessly merges with the native aortic valve and prevents backward blood flow into the left ventricle during diastole, ensuring comprehensive and effective repair.
Executive with over 20 years of experience in the Medtech sector as CEO, VP, and R&D leader at Transseptal Solutions, Expanding Orthopedics, and Remon Medical Technologies. Holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Ben Gurion University of the Negev.
MD, PhD, interventional cardiologist, 15+ years of experience. Founder of Corassist, Nephera, Paragate Medical, ProArc, Cuspa, and Genegrafts.
CEO & Managing Partner of NGT3 VC. Led establishment of and investment in more than 50 companies such as Prolor Biotech (sold to OPKO for $480M), Mazor Robotics (sold to Medtronic for $1.6B), ReWalk (NASDAQ: RWLK), and Corindus (sold to Siemens Healthcare for $1.1B).