Among the most dangerous issues facing patients in need of replacement mechanical heart valves is aortic regurgitation —  a ...

The first ever "humanized" model for aortic valve calcification paves the way for testing potential treatments.

Developed by Shiyou Chen and Dunpeng Cai, faculty in the School of Medicine’s Department of Surgery, the "humanized" model is currently being used to test the efficiency of various drugs and medicines ...

Aortic valve regurgitation happens when your aortic valve doesn’t fully close, causing some blood to remain in your left ventricle. It can cause symptoms like chest pain and fatigue, among others.

People living with aortic stenosis (AS) could gain earlier access to innovative care and treatment thanks to a new effort ...

Your aorta is a tube-like structure that resembles a candy cane. The ascending aorta forms the beginning or handle of the cane and originates at the aortic valve. The ascending aorta includes the ...

Your aortic valve is part of your heart, a strong muscle that pumps blood through your body. The aortic valve controls the blood flowing out from the heart. It opens every time your heart contracts, ...

Ataciguat, a novel anthranilic acid derivative, may safely slow progression of valve calcification and potentially delay the need for intervention in patients with fibrocalcific aortic valve stenosis, ...

Former First Lady Barbara Bush and actor-comedian Robin Williams this month joined the thousands of Americans who have come to need an artificial valve implanted to regulate the blood flow out of the ...

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) announced today that it provided the founding sponsorship for a new AHA Heart Valve ...

Low-risk patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis show similar clinical outcomes and valve durability ...