How a former Lockheed Martin scientist built a portable heart care device
Posted On September 23, 2026

After years of development and FDA clearance, Philly-area startup Pression is moving into manufacturing and sales.
There’s a therapy for certain heart patients that can require a 700-pound machine and a dedicated room. During treatment, balloon-like cuffs squeeze a patient’s calves, thighs and hips in rhythm with the heartbeat…..