Heart Failure is one of the most debilitating medical issues we face. It is the leading cause of hospitalization and the single largest medicare expense. Ultimately, more than 1-in-9 people die from the condition. InterShunt believes that left atrial decompression holds the key to reducing symptoms for those who suffer. We believe we can do this using a simple catheter procedure. Most important, we believe we can do this without the use of an implant.