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Don’t go breaking my heart 

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and is projected to remain so for decades, according to the World Health Organization. Surgical intervention, including the use of balloon angioplasty and stent insertion, continues to be a lifesaver for many patients. Stents are small expandable tubes made of metal mesh that are deployed in narrowed coronary arteries by balloon angioplasty. The SIMULIA Living Heart Human Model provides a unique testing environment where a stent can be deployed virtually in coronary arteries and deformed mechanically during the cardiac cycle.