New 20-year data show a survival rate of 90% with few repeat surgeries after this complex operation that can only be ...

but those with a bicuspid aortic valve often face serious complications by their 30s, typically requiring valve replacement surgery. This early calcification not only accelerates the disease but also ...

"As an aside, the Ross procedure, which is my preference in this age group, is the only aortic valve replacement procedure that results in a late survival curve equivalent to an a ...

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.

Bicuspid aortic valve disease, where the aortic valve has two leaflets instead of the normal three, is the most common congenital heart defect, affecting up to 2% of the population.

Annual Meeting reveals that mechanical aortic valve replacements (AVRs) provide significant long-term survival benefits for patients aged 60 and younger compared to bioprosthetic valves.

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

Open heart surgery for aortic or mitral valve repair or replacement has traditionally required opening the patient’s chest through their sternum (breast bone). In many cases today, a minimally ...

A beveled aortic hemiarch replacement is a surgical procedure to repair an aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection in the ascending aorta and arch of the aorta. This procedure involves removing the ...

He would be a solid replacement for Cowboys legend Zack Martin. While Hernandez isn't quite on the same caliber as Martin, his familiarity with Adams' run schemes makes him an excellent addition ...

Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains the most serious complication of repairing descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, with endovascular ...

The app, which has over 300 million users, according to Apple's app store, is considered China's replacement for Instagram, which is banned in the country. TikTok is also banned in China ...