Mercy Medical Center cardiologist Mark Vesely explains why women might be at greater risk for mitral valve disease, and how ...

Mercy Medical Center cardiologist Mark Vesely explains why women might be at greater risk for mitral valve disease, and how ...

Marc Gaudiosi said that, after his experience, his advice to people would be, “if you feel off –  get it checked.” ...

Women can be more prone than men are to certain types of heart valve problems. The human heart has many different valves that ...

The AltaValve transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) system had sustained effects among patients with severe mitral regurgitation out to 1 year, according to an early feasibility study (EFS).

A medical expert reviewing the operation said that it was very unfortunate and unusual that every major step of the operation that could go awry did go awry.

Findings from the AltaValve Early Feasibility Study suggest that patients with a leaky mitral valve have sustained clinical benefits one year following atrial fixation Transcatheter Mitral Valve ...

In patients with a poorly functioning bioprosthetic mitral valve in the heart, a minimally invasive procedure to insert a new valve was associated with a lower rate of death or disabling stroke within ...

As you get older, you may expect to feel a little slower. Climbing the stairs might leave you feeling winded. Yard work takes longer. Or you find yourself napping more than you used to. While these ...