The last two decades have seen an increase in the use of biological over mechanical heart valve replacements. However, while ...

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

Patients who received an endobronchial valve vs. lung volume reduction surgery had significantly heightened odds for mortality and readmission. Risk adjustment is important in future research on ...

Harvey Cedars announced the project to replace the water main on the west side of Long Beach Boulevard ... it requires a complete replacement. A pre-construction conference for the project will be ...

A new study presented at the 61st annual meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) reveals that young patients who have undergone the Ross procedure for aortic valve disease have shown ...

In a report, GlobalData says it expects the FDA to approve the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR ... symptomatic AR at high risk for surgery. After two years, the all-cause mortality ...

The ranking features a focused list for each of five select procedures: knee surgery & knee replacement, hip surgery & hip replacement, shoulder surgery, refractive eye surgery, and cataract surgery.

Calcific aortic valve disease is the pathological remodeling of valve leaflets. The initial steps in valve leaflet osteogenic reprogramming are not fully understood. As TERT (telomerase reverse ...

Background Cardiogenic shock (CS) induced by severe aortic stenosis (AS) is a life-threatening condition with high mortality. Despite advancements in emergency interventions, the optimal treatment ...

Louisville Water is replacing a 130-year-old water main at the intersection of Oak and Brook Streets. The intersection and some surrounding blocks were closed off Monday morning. "I just wish it ...

The left heart pump consists of the left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, and aorta. Its job is to pump oxygen-rich blood out to the body’s tissues. Blood returning to the heart ...