Our lab uses the application of mechanical engineering principles, like Finite element modeling (FE) to the design and analysis of the diagnosis (e.g., via radiology) or treatment (e.g., via surgery) of cardiac disease.
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Mark Ratcliffe, M.D.
Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Surgery,
UCSF
Chief of Surgery, San Francisco VA Medical Center
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