A medical team imported and modified the valve in a “world-first” and carried out pioneering keyhole surgery on Julia Butterworth’s heart in September 2024.

Feb. 11, 2025 — 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 ...

The 8-year data may hold value for TAVI—the newest Sapien valve uses the same tissue—but many other variables differ.

People with a certain heart valve abnormality are at increased risk of severe heart rhythm disorders, even after successful valve surgery. This is according to a new study, "Mitral annular ...

People with a certain heart valve abnormality are at increased risk of severe heart rhythm disorders, even after successful valve surgery. This is according to a new study from Karolinska ...

People with a certain heart valve abnormality are at increased risk of severe heart rhythm disorders, even after successful ...

People with a certain heart valve abnormality are at increased risk of severe heart rhythm disorders, even after successful valve surgery. This is ...

VHD occurs when one or more of the heart's four valves don't open or close properly, leading to blood flow issues. According to the American Heart Association, the malady ranks among the highest ...

Where this device will fit in with other emerging options remains to be seen, but it might hold an advantage in large annuli.

China’s mechanical heart valves market is expected to hit $50m in 2033 amidst an increasing incidence of cardiovascular diseases.