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

THE Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) has become the first health facility in Gauteng to successfully ...

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.

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a groundbreaking 3D-printed, bioresorbable heart valve that promotes tissue ...

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 ...

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.

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

Beyond surgical excellence, St. Elizabeth prioritizes a highly specialized and patient-focused approach to cardiac care.

The Gauteng Health Department explained that the MitralClip itself is a "minute clip passed through a catheter, which aids the mitral valve in sealing properly, subsequently restoring normal blood ...

"Don't be afraid to go to the doctor and get checked. But if you are it's ok. Just make sure you do it afraid, but ultimately, get it done," she says.