If you or a loved one has ever received bad news at the doctor's office, you know all too well the sinking feeling of uncertainty that sets in. You know what it means to run through a hundred questions in your mind. Do I really need this treatment? What are the risks? If I do not go through with it, could the outcome be even worse? How do I balance the potential risks and benefits? The Living Heart from Dassault Systemes SIMULIA represents an attempt to harness the power of realistic simulation to improve cardiovascular devices and treatments, and sets the stage for many more simulation-based solutions that can transform healthcare.