Objective We aimed to investigate the combined effects of arterial hypertension, bicuspid aortic valve disease (BAVD) and age on the distensibility of the ascending and descending aortas in patients ...

If you have heart valve replacement surgery, you will be prescribed a blood thinner (a.k.a. an anticoagulant) upon discharge from the hospital. Long-term blood thinner medication guidelines differ ...

Background Blunt thoracic aortic injury (BTAI) is an uncommon diagnosis, usually developing as a consequence of high-impact acceleration–deceleration mechanisms. Timely diagnosis may enable early ...

As cavitation bubbles collapse, they produce shock waves inducing mechanical softening of the targeted calcified valve leaflet. Therapeutic dose was estimated as the mean acoustic focal energy (J/mm2) ...

Objectives Differentiation between normal and abnormal features of vascular ageing is crucial, as the latter is associated with adverse outcomes. The normal aortic ageing process is accompanied by ...

Once you have made the decision to have heart valve replacement surgery, you, along with your surgeon, will need to decide what type of replacement valve is best for you. There are several types of ...

1 Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA 2 Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA 3 Harvard Medical School, ...

Citation: Mechanical valves offer superior long-term survival for aortic valve replacement patients aged 60, study finds (2025, January 27) retrieved 15 February 2025 from https://medicalxpress ...

A late-breaking study presented today at the 2025 Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) Annual Meeting reveals that mechanical aortic valve replacements (AVRs) provide significant long-term survival ...

Cities are not merely collections of buildings and roads; they are dynamic ecosystems where human interactions, cultural values and collective aspirations converge. In this context, those in ...

Valve has restocked its refurbished Steam Deck selection in the US, meaning you can grab one for a discounted price if you’re quick on the draw. The highly popular handheld usually starts at $ ...

After weeks of speculation, Donna Langley — who took on the role as chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment and Studios after a corporate shuffle in November — unveiled her executive structure ...