Mechanical heart valves have improved long-term survival benefit over biological valves for patients aged 50-70 years, new ...

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 led by the University of ...

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital recently made history performing the first pediatric partial heart transplant in ...

Journi Kelly, 11, needed a new heart. But her heart valves helped 2 other girls and allowed doctors to perform the 1st living mitral valve replacement.

An artificial valve is also known as a mechanical heart valve or a prosthetic heart valve. It is a man-made valve and may be composed of plastic, metal, polycarbon, and other materials.

In early February, an Australian man in his 40s became the first person in the world to leave hospital with a virtually ...

The success of the Starr-Edwards mechanical heart valve was heard around the world, giving patients hope and launching a new era of cardiac valve replacement. “Oregon’s Pioneering Hearts ...

Rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and rapid advancements in minimally invasive procedures are fueling the growth ...

What Happens During Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery? Minimally invasive heart valve surgery is a type of surgery performed through smaller incisions. This type of surgery reduces blood loss ...

Partial heart transplants provide a range of lifesaving options for children with complex congenital heart conditions, and ...