DAVID MONTGOMERY: Aortic stenosis is a tightening of one of the four major valves of the heart. The aortic valve is particularly important because the aortic valve is the gateway to the rest of ...

Aortic stenosis occurs when the orifice of the aortic valve is significantly reduced due to the failure of the aortic valve leaflets to open fully during systole. This causes an effective increase ...

A new method of alerting clinical care providers holds promise for increasing treatment and improving survival for patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS), a valvular heart condition that can be ...

Compared with usual care, a system of electronic provider notification more often enabled patients diagnosed with severe ...

If you have severe aortic regurgitation, you may need surgery to fix it. Talk to your doctor. Any type of regular, moderate aerobic exercise is best. You should also do some light resistance ...

(Circulation) The extent of myocardial fibrosis in aortic stenosis appeared to be a significant ... the most serious type of recall. A novel small pacemaker can be safely implanted in neonates ...

Subjects with severe aortic stenosis who underwent treatment with either the Evolut TAVR or surgery exhibited “comparable” rates of all-cause death or disabling stroke over five years ...

Experts discuss the clinical and economic burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and aortic stenosis in the US, exploring their impact on health care systems, the importance of ...

Adding Farxiga (dapagliflozin) to standard care significantly reduced the risk of death or worsening heart failure in older ...