It’s Heart Health Month and we’re discussing what you need to know about a potentially lifesaving approach to treat a heart ...

Endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) is a valuable method for diagnosing a range of cardiac conditions, but there is a risk of complication due to its invasive nature. Researchers have now found a way to ...

These curious molecules are both positively and negatively charged at the same time; the word “zwitter” in German means “hybrid” or “hermaphrodite”. Their unusual nature affords zwitterions a ...

Discover the incredible success and growth of Northwestern Health's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, ranked among the top 10 cardiology programs in the nation ...

The last two decades have seen an increase in the use of biological over mechanical heart valve replacements. However, while ...

Untreated, it can lead to heart failure, where the heart becomes too weak to pump blood around the body. Surgery to repair ...

Patients aged between 50 to 70 years with a mechanical heart valve replacement had better long-term survival compared to those with a biological valve, new research has found.

Edwards Lifesciences beat analysts' estimate for fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its artificial heart valves and other medical devices.

Georgia Tech researchers have developed a groundbreaking 3D-printed, bioresorbable heart valve that promotes tissue ...

History was made after a team of surgeons successfully performed a pediatric partial heart transplant in Southern California ...

Myval THV matches SAPIEN and Evolut THVs in 30-day outcomes, supporting its role in severe aortic stenosis treatment.

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.