Aortic root (AR) and aortic valve (AV) pathologies encompass a wide spectrum including noninfective and infective diseases, such as AR dilation, dissection, and infective endocarditis (IE) which ...

There is currently no way to stop calcification of the aortic valve. If all else fails, the valve must be replaced. To better ...

Aortic stenosis is a heart valve disease that some people don't realize they have. So what is it, how is it treated?

The endothelium lining the valve plays a critical role. It’s very important whether the valve consists of two or three leaflets. There is currently no way to stop calcification of the aortic valve. If ...

Cardiac rehabilitation to improve health-related quality of life following trans-catheter aortic valve implantation: a randomised controlled feasibility study, Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 4, 1 ...

MIAMI BEACH, Fla., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mount Sinai Medical Center proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Eric S. Weiss, MD, MPH, as President of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery (CVTS ...

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital cardiac condition, usually asymptomatic and discovered at a relatively late age. BAV has an incidence of 0.9% to 2% in the general population1 or in ...

Understand the risks of aortic aneurysm and take control of your health. Learn from an expert about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this potentially life-threatening condition.

Gore & Associates announced that the company’s TAG thoracic branch endoprosthesis (TBE) has received FDA approval for us ...

The heart’s four valves – the mitral, aortic, pulmonary, and tricuspid – open and close to move blood around the body. If a valve becomes damaged or stretched, it can also become leaky.