For some patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib, AF) and valvular heart disease (VHD), direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) ...

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.

Pressing down on your fingernails could reveal a subtle yet serious indicator of heart trouble, according to a doctor.

When aortic valve stenosis becomes severe, the valve should usually be replaced. Valve insufficiency or regurgitation happens more often in the mitral valve. When a valve leaks, the leaflets don’t ...

An expert has issued a warning to people if they notice a specific sign when pressing down on the fingernails.

The aortic valve area can be calculated and measured ... Concomitant valvular lesions including aortic insufficiency and mitral regurgitation can be evaluated. Measuring the maximum blood flow ...

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.

a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) device designed for aortic regurgitation (AR), by late 2025. This approval will mark a significant step forward, expanding TAVR’s treatment ...