(Updated) Surgeons in France report that they have performed the first total endoscopic aortic valve replacement (TEAVR) in 2 human patients. Their paper has been published in the the Journal of ...

When replacing a defective aortic valve with a new one, restoring function is the first priority. However, variables such as durability, length of surgery, duration of heart stoppage, size of the ...

Surgical aortic valve replacement generally improves patients’ symptoms and prolongs survival. However, the perceived risk of surgical aortic valve replacement in patients over 80 may result in ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN), a market-leading medical technology and innovation company, presented the first data from the Perceval ® Sutureless Implant Versus Standard-Aortic ...

2.1 Aortic stenosis causes impaired blood flow out of the heart and is usually progressive. The increased cardiac workload leads to left ventricular hypertrophy, arrhythmias, and may lead to ...

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The California Technology Assessment Forum (CTAF) was asked to assess the evidence for the use of transcatheter aortic valve replacement for the treatment of patients with aortic stenosis who are not ...

EDWARDS INTUITY valve system shortens duration of interrupted blood flow and heart stoppage during surgery, according to new research. TRANSFORM Trial shows EDWARDS INTUITY valve system shortens ...

Beverly, MA, March 26, 2014 – Surgical aortic valve replacement generally improves patients' symptoms and prolongs survival. However, the perceived risk of surgical aortic valve replacement in ...

2.1 Aortic stenosis causes impaired blood flow out of the heart and is usually progressive. The increased cardiac workload leads to left ventricular hypertrophy, arrhythmias, and may lead to ...