Open heart surgery for aortic or mitral valve repair or replacement has traditionally required opening the patient’s chest through their sternum (breast bone). In many cases today, a minimally ...

Mitral valve repair is favored over replacement in ... Whether repair is open, minimally invasive or catheter-based, imaging is critical for patient selection and assessment of valve pathology.

Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (MICS-AVR) techniques have gained popularity in recent years as alternatives to traditional open-heart surgery. These techniques aim to reduce the ...

Total endoscopic repair of the mitral valve is now possible with the assistance of robotic technology, but the physiologic insult of cardiopulmonary bypass is still present. Catheter based ...

Mitral valve prolapse occurs when portion(s ... but recovery from heart valve surgery can take several months until you feel fully recovered. Rosengart TK, Feldman T, Borger MA, et al. Percutaneous ...

Mitral valves are also commonly repaired ... Alternative options include minimally invasive valve replacement surgeries and ...

Members of the team spoke with the News about their experiences performing the BATMAN procedure and its future implications.

The global market for heart valve repair and replacement devices is projected to rise by $2.58b by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate of 7.08%, said Technavio.

When to visit a Cardiac Surgeon? Understanding when to consult a cardiac surgeon is crucial for managing heart ailments effectively. Persistent chest pain, severe shortness of breath, unexplained ...

Our research portfolio is heavily weighted toward advanced cardiovascular imaging and minimally invasive ... in-human trial of a transcatheter mitral valve replacement device.

The Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award reflects the expanded options offered by UCLA to patients with mitral valve disease, including the use of minimally invasive robotic approaches and ...