Patients who underwent mitral valve replacement had a more than threefold higher 10-year rate of infective endocarditis than those at moderate risk for the disease, whereas undergoing mitral valve ...

The "Ross procedure" may be a more favorable option for aortic valve replacement among patients under 50 years old than more standard mechanical or biological replacements, according to a new study ...

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Case 1. A.C. (P.A.S.H. 21–59–29), a 62-year-old man, was admitted to the hospital on September 19, 1966, because of paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. In 1957 he was noted to have an aortic diastolic ...

Study shows better outcomes and fewer complications compared to mechanical or biological aortic valve replacement. The "Ross procedure" may be a more favorable option for aortic valve replacement ...

Among patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, younger age, male sex, history of diabetes mellitus, and moderate to severe residual aortic regurgitation were significantly ...

Based on the finalized national coverage determination (NCD) for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, Medicare will cover the procedure when used for an FDA-approved indication, and ...

Valvular heart disease is a form of heart disease that occurs when one or more of the heart’s four valves don’t function properly. Valve replacement surgery may be an option if the valves of your ...

Our multidisciplinary cardiovascular team collaborates on mitral valve repair, transcatheter technologies, mitral valve replacement, and follow-up treatment so patients can get all their care for ...

TCT 1477: Mitral Valve Replacement Failure Leading to Significant Perivalvular Leak and Hemolysis Unsuccessfully Closed With Amplatz Occluded Device That Was Then Percutaneously Removed and PVL Sealed ...