Despite guideline recommendations, the use of bioprosthetic heart valves has surpassed mechanical valves, but data from a large surgical database may lead to a reassessment of that practice.

Growing up with a heart disease, Ashley Pecora never knew what her life was going to look like—until two years ago when she ...

Earlie Smith experienced an aortic dissection. Months later, her brother, Larry Smith, also had one. The same doctor helped ...

Patients aged between 50 to 70 years with a mechanical heart valve replacement had better long-term survival compared to those with a biological valve, new research led by the University of Bristol ...

Beyond surgical excellence, St. Elizabeth prioritizes a highly specialized and patient-focused approach to cardiac care.

The Medicare data contradict results from the TCW randomized trial but better represent real-world practice, say authors.

HYDERABAD: Doctors at Citizens Hospital successfully treated a 72-year-old patient with severe aortic valve stenosis and ...

Q. I have a leaky heart valve that may need surgery down the road. Can you tell me about heart-valve surgery in one of your columns? A. First, let’s explain briefly how the heart works.

With growth in percutaneous fixes for the valve, surgeons at STS 2025 called for innovation, team-based care, and more data.

In honor of American Heart Month a local hospital is letting people know how they can keep their heart healthy.

February is American Heart Month. Sister Bay’s David Lienau wasn’t even aware that his heart health was in jeopardy. But ...