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.

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

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

February is American Heart Month. Sister Bay’s David Lienau wasn’t even aware that his heart health was in jeopardy. But ...

Middle-aged adults who need an aortic valve replacement fare better with mechanical devices than with the valves made from ...

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

The Heart and Vascular center at Portneuf Medical Center recently marked its 400th transaortic valve replacement procedure.

CABG plus surgical aortic valve replacement for treatment of coronary disease and aortic stenosis was associated with better ...

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

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.