Aortic dissection is a life-threatening medical condition in which a tear occurs in the major artery (aorta) that carries ...

The 8-year data may hold value for TAVI—the newest Sapien valve uses the same tissue—but many other variables differ.

Healthy valves open wide to let blood move freely through the heart and body. They then shut tightly until the next heartbeat. If you have aortic regurgitation, the flaps around your aortic ...

The material is employed in a range of Edwards’ surgical and transcatheter valves, including versions of the Inspiris, Mitris ...

The Philippine Heart Center has reached a significant milestone by successfully performing six Transcatheter Aortic Valve ...

The main harm comes from false-positive ultrasounds, which often must be confirmed by an angiogram. About 1% of people get a ...

A device in clinical development appears to be far safer and more effective than the TAVI devices currently being used ...

There’s room on the market for new TAVI valves as long as they can compete with the best in practice, a researcher says.