Circulation. 2008 Apr 1;117(13):1750-67. Dang NC, Aboodi MS, Sakaguchi T, Wasserman HS, Argenziano M, Cosgrove DM, Rosengart TK, Feldman T, Block PC, Oz MC. Surgical revision after percutaneous mitral ...

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 ...

The NHS undertakes around 2,200 mitral valve repair operations each year. Here, we speak to a surgeon about the procedure. The chief symptom of mitral valve dysfunction is breathlessness and ...

Background Mitral valve repair (MVr) is the gold standard treatment for degenerative mitral regurgitation, yet there is ongoing controversy regarding optimal anti-thrombotic therapy post-MVr. This ...

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

Impact of sex on in-hospital mortality and 90-day readmissions in patients undergoing transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR): Analysis from the nationwide readmission database.

18,19 However, with the evolution of the epidemiology of heart valve disease and the improvement in techniques of valve repair, combined surgery performed in patients with mitral regurgitation in ...

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The left heart pump consists of the left atrium, mitral valve, left ventricle, aortic valve, and aorta. Its job is to pump oxygen-rich blood out to the body’s tissues. Blood returning to the heart ...

Preventative care can help reduce your pet care costs; however, you can never fully mitigate the possibility of unexpected ...

29 The blood coagulation function in these patients should be monitored regularly during anticoagulant therapy. Mitral valve repair or replacement could be considered for these csMR patients at high ...