10.25373/ctsnet.7416443.v1
Leanne Harling
Leanne
Harling
John McKenna
John
McKenna
Pioneers in Cardiac Surgery With John McKenna
CTSNet
2018
Medical Devices
Technology
Valve
Catheter-based Treatments
Congenital
Professional Affairs
History
Surgery
2018-12-06 18:59:16
Media
https://ctsnet.figshare.com/articles/media/Pioneers_in_Cardiac_Surgery_With_John_McKenna/7416443
<p>Leanne Harling of Imperial College in London, UK, interviews
John McKenna of Edinburgh, UK, about his experience in the device industry side
of cardiothoracic surgery. They discuss the history of replacement heart valve
development and current challenges that face the development of technology,
both generally and in the UK. Mr McKenna emphasizes the importance of
collaboration between engineers and surgeons and the continuing need for
innovation even where there is little commercial gain.</p><p><br></p><p></p><p>John McKenna is a nonexecutive board member and advisor to
various medical device companies.</p><br><p></p>