Revolutionising Vascular Health with Cutting-Edge Graft Technology
Enhancing Blood Flow, Improving Lives, Reliable, Long-Term Cardiovascular Health, Precision-Engineered Grafts for Superior Vascular Support, Optimal Performance.
Pioneering the Future of Vascular Care
Vital Care Solutions is a biomedical engineering research team at the University of Bolton, focused on developing the next generation of medical devices. Our current project involves creating innovative vascular grafts for coronary artery replacement. The project’s goal is to optimize helical patterns in grafts for small-diameter arteries (less than 6mm), enhancing blood flow and preventing plaque buildup.
Our vision is to design and fabricate synthetic grafts that mimic natural blood flow patterns to “wash away” atherosclerotic plaques, improving patient outcomes and saving lives.
The Challenge in Cardiovascular Care
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are one of the leading causes of death globally, accounting for 17.9 million deaths annually. Small-diameter vascular grafts (less than 6mm) are crucial for coronary and peripheral bypass surgeries, but current solutions fail in long-term applications due to poor blood flow management and lack of tissue integration.
Million deaths annually
Helical Grafts: Shaping the Future of Heart Surgery
Our patented grafts are engineered with internal helical structures, improving blood flow dynamics and reducing plaque formation. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and electrospinning techniques have been used to create a prototype that enhances endothelial cell growth and improves graft durability under physiological pressures. This technology has the potential to transform coronary artery surgeries and reduce the need for autologous grafts.
Our Value
Innovative Helical Design
Mimics natural spiral blood flow to prevent plaque buildup.
Proven Performance
Our prototype has shown superior results in lab tests, improving blood flow and endothelial cell coverage.
Reduced Surgical Complications
Eliminates the need for harvesting arteries from other parts of the body.
Market Potential
The global demand for small-diameter vascular grafts is growing, with an estimated market size in the UK alone of 30,000 units annually. Our grafts not only address a critical need but also offer significant market growth potential. This technology can improve the quality of life for millions of patients, while creating new employment opportunities in the healthcare and manufacturing sectors.
Who Can Benefit from Our Technology
Cardiologists & Vascular Surgeons
Improving outcomes for patients requiring coronary bypass surgery.
Healthcare Providers
Including NHS, private hospitals, and global medical device suppliers.
Medical Device Manufacturers
Companies like Medtronic, Gore Medical, and Terumo Corporation can benefit from adopting this novel solution.
Our Experts in Biomedical Innovation
Dr. Mohammad Sanami
Associate Professor and Program Leader of Biomedical Engineering, University of Bolton.
Mo Sanami brings extensive expertise in medical engineering and biomedical innovation to Vital Care Solutions. With a BEng and MSc in Engineering and a PhD in smart materials for biomedical applications, Mo’s groundbreaking work has resulted in five UK innovation patents spanning implant design, vascular grafts, and medical retractors. His journey includes significant research roles, including as a Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, where he developed a laparoscopic surgery aid in partnership with industry and clinical experts.
At the University of Bolton, Mo leads biomedical engineering research and oversees pioneering projects that combine advanced finite element analysis (FEA) and simulation techniques to drive transformative healthcare solutions.