Olympic 400m silver medallist and two-time 400m relay world champion Roger Black reveals he had open heart surgery three ...
Despite guideline recommendations, the use of bioprosthetic heart valves has surpassed mechanical valves, but data from a large surgical database may lead to a reassessment of that practice.
Earlie Smith experienced an aortic dissection. Months later, her brother, Larry Smith, also had one. The same doctor helped ...
Growing up with a heart disease, Ashley Pecora never knew what her life was going to look like—until two years ago when she ...
When Nate and Marion Weeks got married 35 years ago, little did they know they’d each undergo heart surgery performed by the same doctor 18 years apart.
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.
The Medicare data contradict results from the TCW randomized trial but better represent real-world practice, say authors.
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News Medical on MSNMechanical heart valves offer better long-term survival for patients aged 50-70Patients 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 led by the University of Bristol ...
Jefferson Health has recruited a cardiac surgeon away from Penn Medicine for a leadership post in its heart care program.
With growth in percutaneous fixes for the valve, surgeons at STS 2025 called for innovation, team-based care, and more data.
Beyond surgical excellence, St. Elizabeth prioritizes a highly specialized and patient-focused approach to cardiac care.
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