Background Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has already been recommended for some high-risk patients with aortic ...

There are three types of bicuspid aortic valves — types 0, 1, and 2. Experts classify these types based on whether the leaflets of the valve have fused to form a ridge. A bicuspid aortic valve is a ...

JenaValve has secured the FDA’s approval for its minimally invasive heart implant, making it the first to claim a U.S. green ...

A bicuspid aortic valve may present few problems throughout your life. But you’ll still need to live a heart-healthy lifestyle and monitor your cardiovascular system to prevent complications. The ...

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital heart condition. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, and more. BAV occurs when the aortic ...

Although quality data on the long-term durability of TAVR valves are sparse, follow-up from the NOTION trial of low-risk patients and the UK TAVI Registry are suggesting that valve deterioration and ...

A patient in the United States has become the first in the country to receive Corcym's next-generation Perceval Plus(R) LANCELOT sutureless aortic valve, marking an important milestone in the ...

You may not need surgery to repair an aortic valve. A nonsurgical catheter procedure with small incisions may be a better option in some cases. Share on Pinterest Getty Images When the aortic valve in ...

A new minimally invasive procedure replaces a damaged heart valve through a small neck incision, potentially allowing ...