Cora was only 20 weeks pregnant when doctors discovered Abigail had an abnormal pulmonary valve, which caused extreme ...

Cora was only 20 weeks pregnant when doctors discovered Abigail had an abnormal pulmonary valve, which caused extreme complications with her right ventricle.

Q. I have a leaky heart valve that may need surgery down the road. Can you tell me about heart-valve surgery in one of your columns? A. First, let’s explain briefly how the heart works.

New 20-year data show a survival rate of 90% with few repeat surgeries after this complex operation that can only be performed by highly trained specialists.

During the surgery, the malfunctioning aortic valve is replaced with the patient’s own healthy pulmonary valve-a technique called an autograft-and the pulmonary valve replaced with donor tissue. “The ...

Patients who received an endobronchial valve vs. lung volume reduction surgery had significantly heightened odds for mortality and readmission. Risk adjustment is important in future research on ...

The Heart Valve Devices Market is driven by advancements in aortic, mitral, tricuspid, and pulmonary valve technologies. It includes biological and m ...

Shakopee couple Sara Mather and Jake Robinson might have more to be thankful for this year than the average family: Their 4-month-old daughter Lilah is on the road to recovery after two open heart ...