A standardized definition to capture structural degeneration of surgical and transcatheter bioprosthetic aortic valves, as well as recommendations for the timing of clinical and imaging assessments, ...

A new study evaluating valve hemodynamics over time has revealed a mild but significant increase in transvalvular gradient among patients undergoing TAVR, with an overall mean progression of 0.30 mm ...

Heart valves help ensure that blood flows steadily in the right direction without backward leakage. If a person has a heart valve disorder, their valves do not work as they should. This may be due to ...

Surgery is usually the best fix for a severe heart valve disease. Different types of heart valve blockages can happen, and surgery is necessary to fix these problems. Your heart is split into four ...

Medications may help in treating certain symptoms and supporting better heart function. But there are currently no drugs that can treat or cure specific heart valve disorders. Your heart has four ...

The development of intraoperative transoesophageal echocardiography together with improved understanding of the functional anatomy of the aortic valve have allowed the design of several new ...

A heart valve that is severely damaged may need replacing. A surgeon may replace the damaged valve via an incision in the groin. The heart contains four valves, which allow blood to move in and out of ...

In hydronic heating, to control where heated water goes to various sections of a building, the system might rely on two or more zone valves. A zone valve opens or closes based on demand from a ...

As a critical component in fluid control systems, a failing solenoid valve can manifest its problems in various ways. These early warning signs are crucial for swift troubleshooting and preventing ...