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 ...
New 20-year data show a survival rate of 90% with few repeat surgeries after this complex operation that can only be ...
Earlie Smith experienced an aortic dissection. Months later, her brother, Larry Smith, also had one. The same doctor helped ...
NewsVoir New Delhi [India] 3 Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals proudly announces the launch of its Heart Valve Clinic a dedicated ...
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 ...
Kennesaw State University mechanical engineering professor Philippe Sucosky has earned a prestigious American Heart Association (AHA) Institutional Enhancement Award to advance his study on bicuspid ...
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.
The Navitor Vision, Abbott's latest TAVI system, is designed to improve accuracy during implantation and enhance visibility ...
CABG plus surgical aortic valve replacement for treatment of coronary disease and aortic stenosis was associated with better ...
This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...