Percutaneous transcatheter aortic valve implantation carries potential risks, but can lead to better outcomes when carried out by physicians with more experience. Researchers from St. Paul’s Hospital ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In a clinical trial, a second-generation transcatheter aortic valve demonstrated low rates of complications that are sometimes seen in transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) ...

A study in the January 2014 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery suggests that the likelihood of transfusion-related complications can be reduced by incorporating a blood conservation strategy (BCS ...

We report the case of a female patient in her 60s with advanced ovarian cancer and Trousseau’s syndrome, who presented with a stroke. An unusual biphasic femoral flow led to transthoracic ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 – Research presented at the 21st annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation ...

Performing on-pump aortic-valve replacement during the afternoon results in better outcomes, including less injury from ischemia and reperfusion, when compared with procedures done during the morning, ...

An aortic valve replacement can be a lifesaving measure to preserve healthy heart function and robust circulation throughout the body. Like any heart procedure, the recovery can be lengthy and require ...

While the incidence of the life-threatening condition of aortic dissection is significantly higher than in the general population, it remains low among patients with the congenital heart defect, ...

Bicuspid aortic valve surgery involves repairing or replacing a bicuspid valve. The procedure corrects a congenital condition in which a person has two cusps instead of three. A bicuspid aortic valve ...

What is Bicuspid Aortic Valve? Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a very common congenital cardiac malformation. It afflicts about 1-2% of population with a predominance in males. The aorta is the main ...

Incorporating a blood conservation strategy (BCS) during aortic valve replacement (AVR) can reduce the likelihood of transfusion-related complications, as well as reduce blood-product utilization.

While the incidence of the life-threatening condition of aortic dissection is significantly higher than in the general population, it remains low among patients with the congenital heart defect, ...