The Cardiac Dimensions Carillon Mitral Contour System is a minimally invasive mitral regurgitation therapy made possible by nitinol.

2a). Using this design, we performed a series of implants in dogs on cardiopulmonary bypass. We completely removed the normal mitral valve apparatus and attached the prosthesis using silk sutures.

HighLife announced that it received FDA breakthrough device designation for its trans-septal mitral valve replacement (TMVR) ...

In rheumatic heart disease, an autoimmune attack on the mitral valve produces thickening of the valve leaflets. The mitral valve is often described as having a "fish-mouth" appearance. Whether the ...

OPB has premiered a new documentary that traces the development of the world’s first successful artificial mitral heart valve by a young ... constant design modifications and experimental ...

ST. LOUIS — Dr. Scally, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Prairie Cardiovascular in O’Fallon, Illinois, explains mitral valve disease, a condition that affects the mitral valve, which controls ...

Considering taking supplements to treat mitral valve prolapse? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse. Follow the links to read ...