Cardiosolutions names new chief surgical officer

Dr Svensson is currently the director of the Center for Aortic Surgery and director of the Marfan syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic in the department of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at Cleveland clinic.

Dr Svensson will lead the company’s new effort in exploring the potential for the surgical delivery of its Mitra-Spacer technology which is done through a small chest incision. Dr Svensson will also work alongside Thomas Piemonte, chief medical officer of Cardiosolutions in advancing the catheter based, percutaneous delivery system of the spacer.

Jon Wilson, COO of Cardiosolutions, said: “Having Dr Svensson as our chief surgical officer is a tremendous asset for Cardiosolutions. He has vast experience pioneering new heart valve technologies and his surgical expertise in mini incision, beating heart techniques will be invaluable in introducing Cardiosolutions technology into the surgical arena.”