With growth in percutaneous fixes for the valve, surgeons at STS 2025 called for innovation, team-based care, and more data.

A 78-year-old patient with severe mitral regurgitation has successfully undergone the MitraClip procedure, marking a ...

We completely removed the normal mitral valve apparatus and attached the prosthesis using silk sutures. It was an immediate success, as most dogs survived the operation with good cardiac function.

Background Mitral valve repair (MVr) is the gold standard treatment for degenerative mitral regurgitation, yet there is ...

A major difficulty in the interpretation of these findings arises from the fact that closed commissurotomy often results in incomplete relief of obstruction, and it is difficult to determine ...

Nick and Janelle Foligno are both from Sudbury, and are national ambassadors for the Heart and Stroke Foundation's February ...

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

Open heart surgery for aortic or mitral valve repair or replacement has traditionally required opening the patient’s chest through their sternum (breast bone). In many cases today, a minimally ...

If left untreated, mitral valve prolapse can also lead to symptoms of shortness of breath and even congestive heart failure and premature death. After surgery, you will recover in an intensive care ...

February is Heart Month, an effort to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women.

This small metallic clip is used for patients with severe mitral valve regurgitation disease who are considered high risk for 'open-heart surgery'. The mitral valve divides the two chambers of the ...

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons kicks off a fire response fund with a $100,000 donation. One surgeon called the upcoming conference “an emotional, physical, and economic hug to a city that needs it.” ...