Aortic Stenosis is the most common valvular abnormality among adults, with more than 200,000 cases per year across the United States. The prevalence increases with age, and most often it occurs in men ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — February is American Heart Month. Merete Vogelsong, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in North Central PA, says one heart issue she ...

Propensity Score-Weighted Comparison of 30-day Outcomes for Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement Versus Repeat Surgical Mitral Valve Replacement – A Contemporary Assessment of Real-World Outcomes ...

TAVR, a minimally invasive alternative to open‑heart surgery for severe aortic stenosis, has become the global standard for elderly and high‑risk patients.

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Cleveland Clinic is offering a new robotic aortic valve replacement procedure that requires only a small incision in the neck and chest wall, resulting in a faster recovery time and reduced pain.

Dr. Michael Mack (courtesy of: Baylor Scott and White). A trial led by Baylor Scott and White’s Heart Hospital in Plano has led to FDA approval of Trans Aortic Valve Replacement for low risk patients.

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. (WPVI) -- The TAVR procedure has revolutionized a challenging task in heart care: fixing stiff valves. And it has made the process much easier for patients, getting them back to ...

Low-risk patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis show similar clinical outcomes and valve durability. HealthDay News — Seven-year follow-up data show that transcatheter aortic-valve ...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JenaValve Technology, Inc., developer and manufacturer of the JenaValve Pericardial transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system for the treatment of aortic ...

An aortic valve replacement can be a lifesaving measure to preserve healthy heart function and robust circulation throughout the body. Like any heart procedure, the recovery can be lengthy and require ...

The aortic valve sits between the heart’s left ventricle and the aorta. It opens and closes with the heartbeat to allow blood to flow to the body without leaking back into the heart. It may need to be ...