Patients aged between 50 to 70 years with a mechanical heart valve replacement had better long-term survival compared to ...

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 has found.

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.

With new transcatheter options for the repair or replacement of tricuspid valves, the role and timing of repair — whether surgical or minimally invasive — is entering a time of transition.

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

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 ...

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

Myval THV matches SAPIEN and Evolut THVs in 30-day outcomes, supporting its role in severe aortic stenosis treatment.

med.ulaval.ca To be aware of the prevalence, pathophysiology and outcomes of mixed aortic valve disease (MAVD), which refers to combined aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation. To assess the ...

Coronary events after TAVR are rare but impact survival. PCI improves outcomes, particularly in balloon-expandable valve ...