New data finds women 8% more likely to experience major complications after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) ...

The specific rims assessed were the subaortic rim (distance between the aortic valve annulus and the defect's superior ... of 2 mm greater than the maximum diameter of the right orifice of the defect.

Electronic provider notification led to more aortic valve replacement procedures after a diagnosis of severe aortic stenosis vs. usual care. There was a trend toward the intervention reducing ...

This innovative technique provides new hope for patients with complex, life-threatening aortic aneurysms who previously had limited treatment options. Kim Baker, senior vice president of hospital ...

They then shut tightly until the next heartbeat. If you have aortic regurgitation, the flaps around your aortic valve — the valve that pumps blood to your heart — don’t close fully.

CHICAGO — A transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) device developed specifically for the treatment for aortic regurgitation has met all the prespecified safety and efficacy goals ...

Surgical bioprosthetic aortic valves made with bioengineered Resilia tissue (Edwards Lifesciences) appear to suffer less structural deterioration over 8 years compared with similar devices made of ...

It can also be a sign of an aneurysm, which is serious. In some cases, a pulsing sensation in the stomach is due to an abdominal aortic aneurysm. An aneurysm occurs when a weakened blood vessel ...

Shortness of breath is one of the most common side effects after open-heart surgery. It can last for weeks or months, but symptoms typically improve over time. Open heart surgery can restore your ...