LOS ANGELES -- Survival outcomes favored mechanical valves for isolated surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) for people until age 60, after which a tissue valve may start to have an advantage, ...

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation improves health status and quality of life in older patients with aortic stenosis, ...

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 ...

Six months after aortic valve replacement, many people can return to typical activities like exercising, socializing, and working. However, the recovery timeline can vary from person to person. One of ...

Janice Couch, 62, a retired pre-school teacher from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is finally physically ready to receive two procedures that stand to change her life, thanks to Henry Ford Health ...

Analysis of Procedure Volume and Outcomes of Surgical and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Following Regulatory Approval of Low-Surgical Risk Patients Receive the the latest news, research, and ...

The Ross procedure, also called the pulmonary autograft procedure, is a type of heart surgery that treats aortic valve problems (the main valve that sends blood from your heart to your body) in active ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In December 2023, I had an open-heart aortic valve replacement. All went well, but then I contracted a staph infection. I had to have a second procedure to remove the top four sternal ...

Internationally acclaimed Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Vishal Khullar successfully performed a highly challenging ...