KUWAIT: A video circulating on social media showing a device advertised as a replacement to known heart-disease treatments is fake, said Kuwait Heart Foundation in a press statement. The claims in the video are not true, the foundation said, and are not based on scientific research.

The video falsely claimed that the device could treat several heart issues, such as "unclogging arteries and strengthening valves". The device could also allegedly "restore arteries to their original condition" and "adjust the heart's electrical activity" - all of which are not true.

The foundation said it's committed to responding to false information about the device in question and refuting any rumors that people might believe.

The device, in fact, emits sound waves, said the foundation. It's still under trial and has not proven effective in scientific studies, except in limited cases where patients are not fit for open heart surgery or unclogging arteries with stints. Effective results in these conditions remain limited and continue to be under study.

Claims that the device could fix arteries or affect the heart's activity are mere lies, said the foundation. The foundation urged patients to consult their cardiologists before believing such videos.