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.

Read about a family's journey through pediatric heart surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children's, where expert care gave baby ...

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Wendy and Brian Barze chair this year's Birmingham Heart Ball, sharing their personal journey to heart health and their commitment to the American Heart Association.

Our aim was to report the functional outcome of Stanford type A aortic dissection (TAAD) after 1 year as well as morbidity and mortality. This study highlights that almost 75% of patients undergoing ...

A pediatric surgeon says he dresses his patients ... or run while holding hands with Guimarãe, into surgery. Reactions to Guimarães’ video, played against the song “Stand By Me” by Ben ...

Recovery from open heart surgery, both in the hospital and beyond, is a long, involved process. The duration depends on the specific medical issue being treated, with a minimum of six weeks to be ...

If you have heart valve replacement surgery, you will be prescribed a blood thinner (a.k.a. an anticoagulant) upon discharge from the hospital. Long-term blood thinner medication guidelines differ ...

The Digital Safety Alliance (DSA) is proud to celebrate its one-year anniversary with the launch of an innovative new tool, the Digital Safety Virtual Assistant, designed to help parents navigate ...

Technically, your heart isn’t made of gold. And don't wear it in on your sleeve—you’ll make a mess. Here are 11 scientific ...

med.ulaval.ca To be aware of the prevalence, pathophysiology and outcomes of mixed aortic valve disease (MAVD), which refers to combined aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation. To assess the ...