Mitral valve disease is when the heart’s mitral valve stops functioning correctly. This can lead to blood not flowing around the body correctly and cause several health complications. The mitral valve ...

Dysfunction in the lymphatic system has been identified as a hidden driver of life-threatening heart valve disease in ...

Cardiomyopathies and valvular heart diseases are typically considered distinct diagnostic categories with dedicated guidelines for their management. However, the interplay between these conditions is ...

Researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have developed an artificial model of the mitral heart valve that faithfully mimics the valve's complex mechanical behavior in the human ...

Most people think of heart problems as blocked arteries or heart attacks, but the heart's valves are just as important in keeping blood pumping efficiently. Heart valve disease occurs when these ...

Women are twice as likely as men to receive replacement and have higher rates of recurrent MR, but survival is similar.

Heart valve disease is a common but often overlooked condition that can seriously affect a person’s health if left untreated. The heart works continuously to pump blood throughout the body, supplying ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers report similar outcomes for two types of heart surgery for mitral valve repair. Suriyapong Thongsawang/Getty Images A new study is the first randomized clinical trial to ...

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The right coronary artery and the atrioventricular node are adjacent to the annulus and are important anatomical considerations for surgical or transcatheter interventions. The right coronary artery ...

Myxomatous degeneration is the buildup of certain molecules in heart valve tissue, causing the valve to become loose or weak. Severe cases can lead to complications like heart failure. Myxomatous ...