Heart valves. Medical search

Flaps of tissue that prevent regurgitation of BLOOD from the HEART VENTRICLES to the HEART ATRIA or from the PULMONARY ARTERIES or AORTA to the ventricles.

A device that substitutes for a heart valve. It may be composed of biological material (BIOPROSTHESIS) and/or synthetic material.

Pathological conditions involving any of the various HEART VALVES and the associated structures (PAPILLARY MUSCLES and CHORDAE TENDINEAE).

The valve between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta which prevents backflow into the left ventricle.

The valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart.

The hollow, muscular organ that maintains the circulation of the blood.

Prosthesis, usually heart valve, composed of biological material and whose durability depends upon the stability of the material after pretreatment, rather than regeneration by host cell ingrowth. Durability is achieved 1, mechanically by the interposition of a cloth, usually polytetrafluoroethylene, between the host and the graft, and 2, chemically by stabilization of the tissue by intermolecular linking, usually with glutaraldehyde, after removal of antigenic components, or the use of reconstituted and restructured biopolymers.

A pathological constriction that can occur above (supravalvular stenosis), below (subvalvular stenosis), or at the AORTIC VALVE. It is characterized by restricted outflow from the LEFT VENTRICLE into the AORTA.

A valve situated at the entrance to the pulmonary trunk from the right ventricle.

Surgical insertion of synthetic material to repair injured or diseased heart valves.

The valve consisting of three cusps situated between the right atrium and right ventricle of the heart.

Pathological condition characterized by the backflow of blood from the ASCENDING AORTA back into the LEFT VENTRICLE, leading to regurgitation. It is caused by diseases of the AORTIC VALVE or its surrounding tissue (aortic root).

The number of times the HEART VENTRICLES contract per unit of time, usually per minute.

Backflow of blood from the LEFT VENTRICLE into the LEFT ATRIUM due to imperfect closure of the MITRAL VALVE. This can lead to mitral valve regurgitation.

Inflammation of the ENDOCARDIUM caused by BACTERIA that entered the bloodstream. The strains of bacteria vary with predisposing factors, such as CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS; HEART VALVE DISEASES; HEART VALVE PROSTHESIS IMPLANTATION; or intravenous drug use.

Narrowing of the passage through the MITRAL VALVE due to FIBROSIS, and CALCINOSIS in the leaflets and chordal areas. This elevates the left atrial pressure which, in turn, raises pulmonary venous and capillary pressure leading to bouts of DYSPNEA and TACHYCARDIA during physical exertion. RHEUMATIC FEVER is its primary cause.

Abnormal protrusion or billowing of one or both of the leaflets of MITRAL VALVE into the LEFT ATRIUM during SYSTOLE. This allows the backflow of blood into left atrium leading to MITRAL VALVE INSUFFICIENCY; SYSTOLIC MURMURS; or CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA.

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (ENDOCARDIUM), the continuous membrane lining the four chambers and HEART VALVES. It is often caused by microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and rickettsiae. Left untreated, endocarditis can damage heart valves and become life-threatening.

Flaps within the VEINS that allow the blood to flow only in one direction. They are usually in the medium size veins that carry blood to the heart against gravity.

The plan and delineation of prostheses in general or a specific prosthesis.

A heterogeneous condition in which the heart is unable to pump out sufficient blood to meet the metabolic need of the body. Heart failure can be caused by structural defects, functional abnormalities (VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION), or a sudden overload beyond its capacity. Chronic heart failure is more common than acute heart failure which results from sudden insult to cardiac function, such as MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION.

Developmental abnormalities involving structures of the heart. These defects are present at birth but may be discovered later in life.

Pathological conditions involving the HEART including its structural and functional abnormalities.

Backflow of blood from the RIGHT VENTRICLE into the RIGHT ATRIUM due to imperfect closure of the TRICUSPID VALVE.

Pathologic deposition of calcium salts in tissues.

Obstruction of a blood vessel (embolism) by a blood clot (THROMBUS) in the blood stream.

Generating tissue in vitro for clinical applications, such as replacing wounded tissues or impaired organs. The use of TISSUE SCAFFOLDING enables the generation of complex multi-layered tissues and tissue structures.

Ultrasonic recording of the size, motion, and composition of the heart and surrounding tissues. The standard approach is transthoracic.

The transference of a heart from one human or animal to another.

Procedures in which placement of CARDIAC CATHETERS is performed for therapeutic or diagnostic procedures.

Malfunction of implantation shunts, valves, etc., and prosthesis loosening, migration, and breaking.

Agents that prevent clotting.

Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of the cardiovascular system, processes, or phenomena; includes the use of mathematical equations, computers and other electronic equipment.

The heart of the fetus of any viviparous animal. It refers to the heart in the postembryonic period and is differentiated from the embryonic heart (HEART/embryology) only on the basis of time.

A type of heart valve surgery that involves the repair, replacement, or reconstruction of the annulus of the MITRAL VALVE. It includes shortening the circumference of the annulus to improve valve closing capacity and reinforcing the annulus as a step in more complex valve repairs.

Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.

Ultrasonic recording of the size, motion, and composition of the heart and surrounding tissues using a transducer placed in the esophagus.

System established by the World Health Organization and the International Committee on Thrombosis and Hemostasis for monitoring and reporting blood coagulation tests. Under this system, results are standardized using the International Sensitivity Index for the particular test reagent/instrument combination used.

Surgery performed on the heart.

A fetal heart structure that is the bulging areas in the cardiac septum between the HEART ATRIA and the HEART VENTRICLES. During development, growth and fusion of endocardial cushions at midline forms the two atrioventricular canals, the sites for future TRICUSPID VALVE and BICUSPID VALVE.

Downward displacement of any one of the HEART VALVES from its normal position. This usually results in failed valve closure.

Implants constructed of materials designed to be absorbed by the body without producing an immune response. They are usually composed of plastics and are frequently used in orthopedics and orthodontics.

A coumarin that is used as an anticoagulant. Its actions and uses are similar to those of WARFARIN. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p233)

The chambers of the heart, to which the BLOOD returns from the circulation.

Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.

An anticoagulant that acts by inhibiting the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors. Warfarin is indicated for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism, and atrial fibrillation with embolization. It is also used as an adjunct in the prophylaxis of systemic embolism after myocardial infarction. Warfarin is also used as a rodenticide.

The innermost layer of the heart, comprised of endothelial cells.

A type of heart valve surgery that involves the repair, replacement, or reconstruction of the annuli of HEART VALVES. It includes shortening the circumference of the annulus to improve valve closing capacity and reinforcing the annulus as a step in more complex valve repairs.

The sounds heard over the cardiac region produced by the functioning of the heart. There are four distinct sounds: the first occurs at the beginning of SYSTOLE and is heard as a "lubb" sound; the second is produced by the closing of the AORTIC VALVE and PULMONARY VALVE and is heard as a "dupp" sound; the third is produced by vibrations of the ventricular walls when suddenly distended by the rush of blood from the HEART ATRIA; and the fourth is produced by atrial contraction and ventricular filling.

The movement and the forces involved in the movement of the blood through the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.

The co-occurrence of pregnancy and a cardiovascular disease. The disease may precede or follow FERTILIZATION and it may or may not have a deleterious effect on the pregnant woman or FETUS.

The pathologic narrowing of the orifice of the PULMONARY VALVE. This lesion restricts blood outflow from the RIGHT VENTRICLE to the PULMONARY ARTERY. When the trileaflet valve is fused into an imperforate membrane, the blockage is complete.

Cardiac manifestation of systemic rheumatological conditions, such as RHEUMATIC FEVER. Rheumatic heart disease can involve any part the heart, most often the HEART VALVES and the ENDOCARDIUM.

Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.

One of the protein CROSS-LINKING REAGENTS that is used as a disinfectant for sterilization of heat-sensitive equipment and as a laboratory reagent, especially as a fixative.

Echocardiography applying the Doppler effect, with the superposition of flow information as colors on a gray scale in a real-time image.

Tools or devices for generating products using the synthetic or chemical conversion capacity of a biological system. They can be classical fermentors, cell culture perfusion systems, or enzyme bioreactors. For production of proteins or enzymes, recombinant microorganisms such as bacteria, mammalian cells, or insect or plant cells are usually chosen.

The muscle tissue of the HEART. It is composed of striated, involuntary muscle cells (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) connected to form the contractile pump to generate blood flow.

Pathologic processes that affect patients after a surgical procedure. They may or may not be related to the disease for which the surgery was done, and they may or may not be direct results of the surgery.

A repeat operation for the same condition in the same patient due to disease progression or recurrence, or as followup to failed previous surgery.

A species of baboon in the family CERCOPITHECIDAE found in southern Africa. They are dark colored and have a variable social structure.

Measurement of intracardiac blood flow using an M-mode and/or two-dimensional (2-D) echocardiogram while simultaneously recording the spectrum of the audible Doppler signal (e.g., velocity, direction, amplitude, intensity, timing) reflected from the moving column of red blood cells.

Blocking of a blood vessel by air bubbles that enter the circulatory system, usually after TRAUMA; surgical procedures, or changes in atmospheric pressure.

Cardiac manifestation of gastrointestinal CARCINOID TUMOR that metastasizes to the liver. Substances secreted by the tumor cells, including SEROTONIN, promote fibrous plaque formation in ENDOCARDIUM and its underlying layers. These deposits cause distortion of the TRICUSPID VALVE and the PULMONARY VALVE eventually leading to STENOSIS and valve regurgitation.

Widening of a stenosed HEART VALVE by the insertion of a balloon CATHETER into the valve and inflation of the balloon.

Impaired conduction of cardiac impulse that can occur anywhere along the conduction pathway, such as between the SINOATRIAL NODE and the right atrium (SA block) or between atria and ventricles (AV block). Heart blocks can be classified by the duration, frequency, or completeness of conduction block. Reversibility depends on the degree of structural or functional defects.

Salts and esters of the 10-carbon monocarboxylic acid-decanoic acid.

Graphic registration of the heart sounds picked up as vibrations and transformed by a piezoelectric crystal microphone into a varying electrical output according to the stresses imposed by the sound waves. The electrical output is amplified by a stethograph amplifier and recorded by a device incorporated into the electrocardiograph or by a multichannel recording machine.

Types of spiral computed tomography technology in which multiple slices of data are acquired simultaneously improving the resolution over single slice acquisition technology.

A serotonin receptor subtype found in the BRAIN; HEART; LUNGS; PLACENTA and DIGESTIVE SYSTEM organs. A number of functions have been attributed to the action of the 5-HT2B receptor including the development of cardiac myocytes (MYOCYTES, CARDIAC) and the contraction of SMOOTH MUSCLE.

Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.

An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.

Removal of a drug from the market due to the identification of an intrinsic property of the drug that results in a serious risk to public health.

The tendinous cords that connect each cusp of the two atrioventricular HEART VALVES to appropriate PAPILLARY MUSCLES in the HEART VENTRICLES, preventing the valves from reversing themselves when the ventricles contract.

Formation and development of a thrombus or blood clot in the blood vessel.

A procedure to stop the contraction of MYOCARDIUM during HEART SURGERY. It is usually achieved with the use of chemicals (CARDIOPLEGIC SOLUTIONS) or cold temperature (such as chilled perfusate).

A centrally active drug that apparently both blocks serotonin uptake and provokes transport-mediated serotonin release.

The maximum stress a material subjected to a stretching load can withstand without tearing. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 5th ed, p2001)

Artificial organs that are composites of biomaterials and cells. The biomaterial can act as a membrane (container) as in BIOARTIFICIAL LIVER or a scaffold as in bioartificial skin.

Tumors in any part of the heart. They include primary cardiac tumors and metastatic tumors to the heart. Their interference with normal cardiac functions can cause a wide variety of symptoms including HEART FAILURE; CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS; or EMBOLISM.

Any of various animals that constitute the family Suidae and comprise stout-bodied, short-legged omnivorous mammals with thick skin, usually covered with coarse bristles, a rather long mobile snout, and small tail. Included are the genera Babyrousa, Phacochoerus (wart hogs), and Sus, the latter containing the domestic pig (see SUS SCROFA).

A meshwork-like substance found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface. It promotes cellular proliferation and provides a supporting structure to which cells or cell lysates in culture dishes adhere.

Bleeding or escape of blood from a vessel.

Any of the ruminant mammals with curved horns in the genus Ovis, family Bovidae. They possess lachrymal grooves and interdigital glands, which are absent in GOATS.

Blocking of a blood vessel by an embolus which can be a blood clot or other undissolved material in the blood stream.

Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.

The process by which a tissue or aggregate of cells is kept alive outside of the organism from which it was derived (i.e., kept from decay by means of a chemical agent, cooling, or a fluid substitute that mimics the natural state within the organism).

Contractile activity of the MYOCARDIUM.

A group of diseases in which the dominant feature is the involvement of the CARDIAC MUSCLE itself. Cardiomyopathies are classified according to their predominant pathophysiological features (DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY; HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY; RESTRICTIVE CARDIOMYOPATHY) or their etiological/pathological factors (CARDIOMYOPATHY, ALCOHOLIC; ENDOCARDIAL FIBROELASTOSIS).

Examinations used to diagnose and treat heart conditions.

A purely physical condition which exists within any material because of strain or deformation by external forces or by non-uniform thermal expansion; expressed quantitatively in units of force per unit area.

Clotting time of PLASMA recalcified in the presence of excess TISSUE THROMBOPLASTIN. Factors measured are FIBRINOGEN; PROTHROMBIN; FACTOR V; FACTOR VII; and FACTOR X. It is used for monitoring anticoagulant therapy with COUMARINS.

Cell growth support structures composed of BIOCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. They are specially designed solid support matrices for cell attachment in TISSUE ENGINEERING and GUIDED TISSUE REGENERATION uses.

Synthetic or natural materials, other than DRUGS, that are used to replace or repair any body TISSUES or bodily function.

Transient complete or partial monocular blindness due to retinal ischemia. This may be caused by emboli from the CAROTID ARTERY (usually in association with CAROTID STENOSIS) and other locations that enter the central RETINAL ARTERY. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p245)

A conical fibro-serous sac surrounding the HEART and the roots of the great vessels (AORTA; VENAE CAVAE; PULMONARY ARTERY). Pericardium consists of two sacs: the outer fibrous pericardium and the inner serous pericardium. The latter consists of an outer parietal layer facing the fibrous pericardium, and an inner visceral layer (epicardium) resting next to the heart, and a pericardial cavity between these two layers.

Application of principles and practices of engineering science to biomedical research and health care.

The valve, at the junction of the CECUM with the COLON, that guards the opening where the ILEUM enters the LARGE INTESTINE.

The hemodynamic and electrophysiological action of the left HEART VENTRICLE. Its measurement is an important aspect of the clinical evaluation of patients with heart disease to determine the effects of the disease on cardiac performance.

The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces.

The qualitative or quantitative estimation of the likelihood of adverse effects that may result from exposure to specified health hazards or from the absence of beneficial influences. (Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 1988)

The evaluation of incidents involving the loss of function of a device. These evaluations are used for a variety of purposes such as to determine the failure rates, the causes of failures, costs of failures, and the reliability and maintainability of devices.

A disorder of cardiac function caused by insufficient blood flow to the muscle tissue of the heart. The decreased blood flow may be due to narrowing of the coronary arteries (CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE), to obstruction by a thrombus (CORONARY THROMBOSIS), or less commonly, to diffuse narrowing of arterioles and other small vessels within the heart. Severe interruption of the blood supply to the myocardial tissue may result in necrosis of cardiac muscle (MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION).

ENDOCARDIUM infection that is usually caused by STREPTOCOCCUS. Subacute infective endocarditis evolves over weeks and months with modest toxicity and rare metastatic infection.

Embolism or thrombosis involving blood vessels which supply intracranial structures. Emboli may originate from extracranial or intracranial sources. Thrombosis may occur in arterial or venous structures.

The amount of BLOOD pumped out of the HEART per beat, not to be confused with cardiac output (volume/time). It is calculated as the difference between the end-diastolic volume and the end-systolic volume.

General or unspecified injuries to the heart.

Methods of creating machines and devices.

Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions.

Studies to determine the advantages or disadvantages, practicability, or capability of accomplishing a projected plan, study, or project.

Levels within a diagnostic group which are established by various measurement criteria applied to the seriousness of a patient's disorder.

A long, narrow, and flat bone commonly known as BREASTBONE occurring in the midsection of the anterior thoracic segment or chest region, which stabilizes the rib cage and serves as the point of origin for several muscles that move the arms, head, and neck.

Infections resulting from the implantation of prosthetic devices. The infections may be acquired from intraoperative contamination (early) or hematogenously acquired from other sites (late).

The testing of materials and devices, especially those used for PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS; SUTURES; TISSUE ADHESIVES; etc., for hardness, strength, durability, safety, efficacy, and biocompatibility.

Formation of differentiated cells and complicated tissue organization to provide specialized functions.

An indandione that has been used as an anticoagulant. Phenindione has actions similar to WARFARIN, but it is now rarely employed because of its higher incidence of severe adverse effects. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p234)

Striated muscle cells found in the heart. They are derived from cardiac myoblasts (MYOBLASTS, CARDIAC).

An imbalance between myocardial functional requirements and the capacity of the CORONARY VESSELS to supply sufficient blood flow. It is a form of MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA (insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle) caused by a decreased capacity of the coronary vessels.

In screening and diagnostic tests, the probability that a person with a positive test is a true positive (i.e., has the disease), is referred to as the predictive value of a positive test; whereas, the predictive value of a negative test is the probability that the person with a negative test does not have the disease. Predictive value is related to the sensitivity and specificity of the test.

Agents that are used to suppress appetite.

A benign tumor of fibrous or fully developed connective tissue.

A technique for maintaining or growing TISSUE in vitro, usually by DIFFUSION, perifusion, or PERFUSION. The tissue is cultured directly after removal from the host without being dispersed for cell culture.

The downward displacement of the cuspal or pointed end of the trileaflet AORTIC VALVE causing misalignment of the cusps. Severe valve distortion can cause leakage and allow the backflow of blood from the ASCENDING AORTA back into the LEFT VENTRICLE, leading to aortic regurgitation.

Echocardiography amplified by the addition of depth to the conventional two-dimensional ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY visualizing only the length and width of the heart. Three-dimensional ultrasound imaging was first described in 1961 but its application to echocardiography did not take place until 1974. (Mayo Clin Proc 1993;68:221-40)

Microscopy in which the object is examined directly by an electron beam scanning the specimen point-by-point. The image is constructed by detecting the products of specimen interactions that are projected above the plane of the sample, such as backscattered electrons. Although SCANNING TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY also scans the specimen point by point with the electron beam, the image is constructed by detecting the electrons, or their interaction products that are transmitted through the sample plane, so that is a form of TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY.

A polypeptide substance comprising about one third of the total protein in mammalian organisms. It is the main constituent of SKIN; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; and the organic substance of bones (BONE AND BONES) and teeth (TOOTH).

Developmental abnormalities in any portion of the VENTRICULAR SEPTUM resulting in abnormal communications between the two lower chambers of the heart. Classification of ventricular septal defects is based on location of the communication, such as perimembranous, inlet, outlet (infundibular), central muscular, marginal muscular, or apical muscular defect.

Abnormalities in any part of the HEART SEPTUM resulting in abnormal communication between the left and the right chambers of the heart. The abnormal blood flow inside the heart may be caused by defects in the ATRIAL SEPTUM, the VENTRICULAR SEPTUM, or both.

The period following a surgical operation.

A pumping mechanism that duplicates the output, rate, and blood pressure of the natural heart. It may replace the function of the entire heart or a portion of it, and may be an intracorporeal, extracorporeal, or paracorporeal heart. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Backflow of blood from the PULMONARY ARTERY into the RIGHT VENTRICLE due to imperfect closure of the PULMONARY VALVE.

The deformation and flow behavior of BLOOD and its elements i.e., PLASMA; ERYTHROCYTES; WHITE BLOOD CELLS; and BLOOD PLATELETS.

Naturally occurring or experimentally induced animal diseases with pathological processes sufficiently similar to those of human diseases. They are used as study models for human diseases.

Any of the processes by which nuclear, cytoplasmic, or intercellular factors influence the differential control of gene action during the developmental stages of an organism.

A condition in which the LEFT VENTRICLE of the heart was functionally impaired. This condition usually leads to HEART FAILURE; MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION; and other cardiovascular complications. Diagnosis is made by measuring the diminished ejection fraction and a depressed level of motility of the left ventricular wall.

The domestic dog, Canis familiaris, comprising about 400 breeds, of the carnivore family CANIDAE. They are worldwide in distribution and live in association with people. (Walker's Mammals of the World, 5th ed, p1065)

Timing the acquisition of imaging data to specific points in the cardiac cycle to minimize image blurring and other motion artifacts.

A species of SWINE, in the family Suidae, comprising a number of subspecies including the domestic pig Sus scrofa domestica.

A non-invasive technique using ultrasound for the measurement of cerebrovascular hemodynamics, particularly cerebral blood flow velocity and cerebral collateral flow. With a high-intensity, low-frequency pulse probe, the intracranial arteries may be studied transtemporally, transorbitally, or from below the foramen magnum.

Infections with bacteria of the genus STREPTOCOCCUS.

A state of subnormal or depressed cardiac output at rest or during stress. It is a characteristic of CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES, including congenital, valvular, rheumatic, hypertensive, coronary, and cardiomyopathic. The serious form of low cardiac output is characterized by marked reduction in STROKE VOLUME, and systemic vasoconstriction resulting in cold, pale, and sometimes cyanotic extremities.

The giving of drugs, chemicals, or other substances by mouth.

Abnormal cardiac rhythm that is characterized by rapid, uncoordinated firing of electrical impulses in the upper chambers of the heart (HEART ATRIA). In such case, blood cannot be effectively pumped into the lower chambers of the heart (HEART VENTRICLES). It is caused by abnormal impulse generation.

A central nervous system stimulant and sympathomimetic with actions and uses similar to those of DEXTROAMPHETAMINE. It has been used most frequently in the treatment of obesity.

A value equal to the total volume flow divided by the cross-sectional area of the vascular bed.

A form of CARDIAC MUSCLE disease that is characterized by ventricular dilation, VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION, and HEART FAILURE. Risk factors include SMOKING; ALCOHOL DRINKING; HYPERTENSION; INFECTION; PREGNANCY; and mutations in the LMNA gene encoding LAMIN TYPE A, a NUCLEAR LAMINA protein.

Enlargement of the HEART, usually indicated by a cardiothoracic ratio above 0.50. Heart enlargement may involve the right, the left, or both HEART VENTRICLES or HEART ATRIA. Cardiomegaly is a nonspecific symptom seen in patients with chronic systolic heart failure (HEART FAILURE) or several forms of CARDIOMYOPATHIES.

Removal of degenerated and necrotic epithelium and underlying connective tissue of a periodontal pocket in an effort to convert a chronic ulcerated wound to an acute surgical wound, thereby insuring wound healing and attachment or epithelial adhesion, and shrinkage of the marginal gingiva. The term is sometimes used in connection with smoothing of a root surface or ROOT PLANING. (Jablonski; Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)

A lipid cofactor that is required for normal blood clotting. Several forms of vitamin K have been identified: VITAMIN K 1 (phytomenadione) derived from plants, VITAMIN K 2 (menaquinone) from bacteria, and synthetic naphthoquinone provitamins, VITAMIN K 3 (menadione). Vitamin K 3 provitamins, after being alkylated in vivo, exhibit the antifibrinolytic activity of vitamin K. Green leafy vegetables, liver, cheese, butter, and egg yolk are good sources of vitamin K.

The movement of the BLOOD as it is pumped through the CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM.

A SOXE transcription factor that plays a critical role in regulating CHONDROGENESIS; OSTEOGENESIS; and male sex determination. Loss of function of the SOX9 transcription factor due to genetic mutations is a cause of CAMPOMELIC DYSPLASIA.

Age as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or the effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from AGING, a physiological process, and TIME FACTORS which refers only to the passage of time.

NECROSIS of the MYOCARDIUM caused by an obstruction of the blood supply to the heart (CORONARY CIRCULATION).

A long-acting dopamine agonist which has been used to treat PARKINSON DISEASE and HYPERPROLACTINEMIA but withdrawn from some markets due to potential for HEART VALVE DISEASES.

Methods for cultivation of cells, usually on a large-scale, in a closed system for the purpose of producing cells or cellular products to harvest.

Heart failure caused by abnormal myocardial contraction during SYSTOLE leading to defective cardiac emptying.

The species Oryctolagus cuniculus, in the family Leporidae, order LAGOMORPHA. Rabbits are born in burrows, furless, and with eyes and ears closed. In contrast with HARES, rabbits have 22 chromosome pairs.

A membrane in the midline of the THORAX of mammals. It separates the lungs between the STERNUM in front and the VERTEBRAL COLUMN behind. It also surrounds the HEART, TRACHEA, ESOPHAGUS, THYMUS, and LYMPH NODES.

Agents that have a strengthening effect on the heart or that can increase cardiac output. They may be CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES; SYMPATHOMIMETICS; or other drugs. They are used after MYOCARDIAL INFARCT; CARDIAC SURGICAL PROCEDURES; in SHOCK; or in congestive heart failure (HEART FAILURE).

Treatment process involving the injection of fluid into an organ or tissue.

A gram-positive organism found in dental plaque, in blood, on heart valves in subacute endocarditis, and infrequently in saliva and throat specimens. L-forms are associated with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

The geometric and structural changes that the HEART VENTRICLES undergo, usually following MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION. It comprises expansion of the infarct and dilatation of the healthy ventricle segments. While most prevalent in the left ventricle, it can also occur in the right ventricle.

A species of gram-positive bacteria in the STREPTOCOCCUS MILLERI GROUP. It is the most frequently seen isolate of that group, has a proclivity for abscess formation, and is most often isolated from the blood, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tract.

The heart rate of the FETUS. The normal range at term is between 120 and 160 beats per minute.

The study of the deformation and flow of matter, usually liquids or fluids, and of the plastic flow of solids. The concept covers consistency, dilatancy, liquefaction, resistance to flow, shearing, thixotrophy, and VISCOSITY.

The specialty related to the performance of techniques in clinical pathology such as those in hematology, microbiology, and other general clinical laboratory applications.

The main trunk of the systemic arteries.

A type of stress exerted uniformly in all directions. Its measure is the force exerted per unit area. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)

A prediction of the probable outcome of a disease based on a individual's condition and the usual course of the disease as seen in similar situations.

The statistical reproducibility of measurements (often in a clinical context), including the testing of instrumentation or techniques to obtain reproducible results. The concept includes reproducibility of physiological measurements, which may be used to develop rules to assess probability or prognosis, or response to a stimulus; reproducibility of occurrence of a condition; and reproducibility of experimental results.

Cessation of heart beat or MYOCARDIAL CONTRACTION. If it is treated within a few minutes, heart arrest can be reversed in most cases to normal cardiac rhythm and effective circulation.

A group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of various sulfate bonds of chondroitin sulfate. EC 3.1.6.-.

A basic helix-loop-helix transcription factor that was originally identified in DROSOPHILA as essential for proper gastrulation and MESODERM formation. It plays an important role in EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT and CELL DIFFERENTIATION of MUSCLE CELLS, and is found in a wide variety of organisms.

Anatomical study of truncus arteriousus communis with embryological and surgical considerations. (1/685)

Twelve specimens of truncus arteriosus communis have been studied anatomically, with special reference to the conal anatomy and to the associated cardiac anomalies which can create additional problems if surgical repair is planned. A wide spectrum of conal morphology has been observed, suggesting that differential conal absorption is a developmental characteristic of truncus arteriousus as well as of transposition complexes. The invariable absence of septation of the ventricular infundibula and semilunar valves, in spite of the variable anatomy of the free wall of the conus, indicates that all types of truncus arteriosus, ontogenetically, should be considered as a single undivided conotruncus. Various types of ventircular septal defect were found: (a) ventricular septal defect with absent crista, in which no remnants of conal septum are present; (b) supracristal ventricular septal defect, in which vestigial conal septum is seen in front of the membranous septum; (c) bulloventricular foramen, associated with univentricular origin of the truncus from the right ventricle. Frequent associated anomalies are underdevelopment of the aortic arch, truncal valve malformations, and obstructive ventricular septal defect. The AV conduction system studied in one case showed an arrangement similar to Fallot's tetralogy with the His bundle and the left bundle-branch in a safe position behind the posteroinferior rim of the defect. The postoperative fate of the frequently abnormal truncal valve and the theoretical indications for total repair for Type IV truncus are also discussed. (+info)

Connexin 43 expression reflects neural crest patterns during cardiovascular development. (2/685)

We used transgenic mice in which the promoter sequence for connexin 43 linked to a lacZ reporter was expressed in neural crest but not myocardial cells to document the pattern of cardiac neural crest cells in the caudal pharyngeal arches and cardiac outflow tract. Expression of lacZ was strikingly similar to that of cardiac neural crest cells in quail-chick chimeras. By using this transgenic mouse line to compare cardiac neural crest involvement in cardiac outflow septation and aortic arch artery development in mouse and chick, we were able to note differences and similarities in their cardiovascular development. Similar to neural crest cells in the chick, lacZ-positive cells formed a sheath around the persisting aortic arch arteries, comprised the aorticopulmonary septation complex, were located at the site of final fusion of the conal cushions, and populated the cardiac ganglia. In quail-chick chimeras generated for this study, neural crest cells entered the outflow tract by two pathways, submyocardially and subendocardially. In the mouse only the subendocardial population of lacZ-positive cells could be seen as the cells entered the outflow tract. In addition lacZ-positive cells completely surrounded the aortic sac prior to septation, while in the chick, neural crest cells were scattered around the aortic sac with the bulk of cells distributed in the bridging portion of the aorticopulmonary septation complex. In the chick, submyocardial populations of neural crest cells assembled on opposite sides of the aortic sac and entered the conotruncal ridges. Even though the aortic sac in the mouse was initially surrounded by lacZ-positive cells, the two outflow vessels that resulted from its septation showed differential lacZ expression. The ascending aorta was invested by lacZ-positive cells while the pulmonary trunk was devoid of lacZ staining. In the chick, both of these vessels were invested by neural crest cells, but the cells arrived secondarily by displacement from the aortic arch arteries during vessel elongation. This may indicate a difference in derivation of the pulmonary trunk in the mouse or a difference in distribution of cardiac neural crest cells. An independent mouse neural crest marker is needed to confirm whether the differences are indeed due to species differences in cardiovascular and/or neural crest development. Nevertheless, with the differences noted, we believe that this mouse model faithfully represents the location of cardiac neural crest cells. The similarities in location of lacZ-expressing cells in the mouse to that of cardiac neural crest cells in the chick suggest that this mouse is a good model for studying mammalian cardiac neural crest and that the mammalian cardiac neural crest performs functions similar to those shown for chick. (+info)

The presence of infection-related antiphospholipid antibodies in infective endocarditis determines a major risk factor for embolic events. (3/685)

OBJECTIVES: The impact of infection-associated antiphospholipid antibodies (APA) on endothelial cell activation, blood coagulation and fibrinolysis was evaluated in patients with infective endocarditis with and without major embolic events. BACKGROUND: An embolic event is a common and severe complication of infective endocarditis. Despite the fact that APAs are known to be associated with infectious diseases, their pathogenic role in infective endocarditis has not been clearly defined. METHODS: The relationship among the occurrence of major embolic events, echocardiographic vegetation size, endothelial cell activation, thrombin generation, fibrinolysis and APA was examined in 91 patients with definite infective endocarditis, including 26 patients with embolic events and 65 control subjects without embolic events. RESULTS: Overall, 14.3% of patients exhibited elevated APA levels. Embolic events occurred more frequently in patients with elevated levels of APA than in patients without (61.5% vs. 23.1%; p = 0.008). Patients with elevated levels of APA showed higher levels of prothrombin-fragment F1 +2 (p = 0.005), plasminogen-activator inhibitor 1 (p = 0.0002), von Willebrand factor (p = 0.002) and lower levels of activated protein C (p = 0.001) than patients with normal levels of APA. Thrombin generation and endothelial cell activation were both positively correlated with levels of APA. The occurrence of elevated APA levels was frequently associated with structural valve abnormalities (p = 0.01) and vegetations >1.3 cm (p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: Infection-associated elevated APA levels in patients with infective endocarditis are related to endothelial cell activation, thrombin generation and impairment of fibrinolysis. This may contribute to the increased risk for major embolic events in these patients. (+info)

Ineffectiveness of burst suppression therapy in mitigating perioperative cerebrovascular dysfunction. Multicenter Study of Perioperative Ischemia (McSPI) Research Group. (4/685)

BACKGROUND: Cerebral injury is among the most common and disabling complications of open heart surgery. Attempts to provide neuroprotection have yielded conflicting results. We assessed the potential of propofol-induced burst suppression during open heart surgery to provide cerebral protection as determined by postoperative neuropsychologic function. METHODS: Two hundred twenty-five patients undergoing valve surgery were randomized to receive either sufentanil or sufentanil plus propofol titrated to electroencephalographic burst suppression. Blinded investigators performed neurologic and neuropsychologic testing at baseline, postoperative day (POD) 1 (neurologic testing only), PODs 5-7, and PODs 50-70. Neuropsychologic tests were compared with the results of 40 nonsurgical patients matched for age and education. RESULTS: Electroencephalographic burst suppression was successfully achieved in all 109 propofol patients. However, these patients sustained at least as many adverse neurologic outcomes as the 116 controls: POD 1, 40% versus 25%, P = 0.06; PODs 5-7, -18% versus 8%, P = 0.07; PODs 50-70, -6% versus 6%, P = 0.80. No differences in the incidence of neuropsychologic deficits were detected, with 91% of the propofol patients versus 92% of the control patients being impaired at PODs 5-7, decreasing to 52 and 47%, respectively, by PODs 50-70. No significant differences in the severity of neuropsychologic dysfunction, depression, or anxiety were noted. CONCLUSIONS: Electroencephalographic burst suppression surgery with propofol during cardiac valve replacement did not significantly reduce the incidence or severity of neurologic or neuropsychologic dysfunction. The authors' results suggest that neither cerebral metabolic suppression nor reduction in cerebral blood flow reliably provide neuroprotection during open heart surgery. Other therapeutic approaches must be evaluated to address this important medical problem. (+info)

Viability and enzymatic activity of cryopreserved porcine heart valve. (5/685)

Fibroblast viability of a natural tissue valve for replacing a defective heart valve through allograft or xenograft has been suggested to affect its clinical durability. In this study, the cell viability and enzymatic activity of porcine heart valve leaflets were examined in regard to concerning to the preservation process [variable warm ischemic time (WIT), cold ischemic time (CIT), and cryopreservation]. Porcine heart enblocs were obtained and valve dissection was performed after 2, 12, 24, or 36 hours, in respective groups A, B, C, and D, as WIT. Each group was stored for 24 hours as CIT and cryopreserved. Leaflets were dissected from a valved conduit after each process, and cell viability and enzymatic activity in the leaflet were investigated using trypan blue staining and API ZYM kits. WIT extension significantly decreased fibroblast viability (p < 0.05, 92.25 +/- 2.7% at 2 hours, 84.9 +/- 6.7% at 12 hours, 57.0 +/- 10.2% at 24 hours, 55.9 +/- 7.9% at 36 hours), while CIT for 24 hours was also influenced significantly (p < 0.05), whereas cryopreservation demonstrated no effect on cellular viability. In enzyme activity observation, several enzymes related to lipid or nucleotide degradation (esterase, esterase lipase, particularly phosphatase, phosphohydrolase) were remarkably changed following the valve-fabrication process. After 24 hours CIT, these enzymatic activities in groups B, C and D significantly increased, but the activities decreased after cryopreservation. Particularly, both the viability and enzymatic activity showed remarkable changes after CIT in group B (WIT = 12 hours). These results suggest that WIT is more important than CIT in maintaining viability of the valve, and that completing all the cryopreservation process within 12 hours after acquisition is recommended. (+info)

Cardiac myosin heavy chains lacking the light chain binding domain cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in mice. (6/685)

Myosin is a chemomechanical motor that converts chemical energy into the mechanical work of muscle contraction. More than 40 missense mutations in the cardiac myosin heavy chain (MHC) gene and several mutations in the two myosin light chains cause a dominantly inherited heart disease called familial hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Very little is known about the biochemical defects in these alleles and how the mutations lead to disease. Because removal of the light chain binding domain in the lever arm of MHC should alter myosin's force transmission but not its catalytic function, we tested the hypothesis that such a mutant MHC would act as a dominant mutation in cardiac muscle. Hearts from transgenic mice expressing this mutant myosin are asymmetrically hypertrophied, with increases in mass primarily restricted to the cardiac anterior wall. Histological examination demonstrates marked cellular hypertrophy, myocyte disorganization, small vessel coronary disease, and severe valvular pathology that included thickening and plaque formation. Skinned myocytes and multicellular preparations from transgenic hearts exhibited decreased Ca2+ sensitivity of tension and decreased relaxation rates after flash photolysis of diazo 2. These experiments demonstrate that alterations in myosin force transmission are sufficient to trigger the development of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. (+info)

Oral d,l sotalol reduces the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation in coronary artery bypass surgery patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. (7/685)

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was to assess the efficacy of preoperatively and postoperatively administered oral d,l sotalol in preventing the occurrence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF). BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia following coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). Its etiology, prevention and treatment remain highly controversial. Furthermore, its associated morbidity results in a prolongation of the length of hospital stay post-CABG. METHODS: A total of 85 patients, of which 73 were to undergo CABG and 12 CABG plus valvular surgery (ejection fraction > or = 28% and absence of clinical heart failure), were randomized to receive either sotalol (40 patients; mean dose = 190 +/- 43 mg/day) started 24 to 48 h before open heart surgery and continued for four days postoperatively, or placebo (45 patients, mean dose = 176 +/- 32 mg/day). RESULTS: Atrial fibrillation occurred in a total of 22/85 (26%) patients. The incidence of postoperative AF was significantly (p = 0.008) lower in patients on sotalol (12.5%) as compared with placebo (38%). Significant bradycardia/hypotension, necessitating drug withdrawal, occurred in 2 of 40 (5%) patients on sotalol and none in the placebo group (p = 0.2). None of the patients on sotalol developed Torsade de pointes or sustained ventricular arrhythmias. Postoperative mortality was not significantly different in sotalol versus placebo (0% vs. 2%, p = 1.0). Patients in the sotalol group had a nonsignificantly shorter length of hospital stay as compared with placebo (7 +/- 2 days vs. 8 +/- 4 days; p = 0.24). CONCLUSIONS: The administration of sotalol, in dosages ranging from 80 to 120 mg, was associated with a significant decrease (67%) in postoperative AF in patients undergoing CABG without appreciable side effects. Sotalol should be considered for the prevention of postoperative AF in patients undergoing CABG in the absence of heart failure and significant left ventricular dysfunction. (+info)

Expression of the Mf1 gene in developing mouse hearts: implication in the development of human congenital heart defects. (8/685)

The transcription factor FKHL7 gene has recently been associated with the anterior segment dysgenesis disorder of the eye known as Axenfeld-Rieger anomaly (ARA). A growing body of evidence indicates that mutations in FKHL7 cause not only defects in the anterior segment of the eye but defects in the heart valves and septa as well. In order to evaluate its contribution to normal heart septation and valve formation, expression of the mouse homologue Mf1 in embryonic hearts was analyzed by in situ hybridization. A weak but significant level of Mf1 expression could be detected in the endocardium of mouse embryos as early as day 8.5 post-conception (p.c.). Mf1 expression was undetectable in the hearts of day 9.5 p.c. embryos, but by day 10.5-11 p.c., Mf1 transcripts could be found again in the endocardium of both the atrium and ventricle and a relatively strong signal was observed in the dorsal portion of the septum primum, in what appeared to be the spinal vestibule. At day 13 p.c. when aortic and pulmonary trunks are separated, relatively more Mf1 transcripts were detected in the leaflets of aortic, pulmonary, and venous valves, the ventral portion of the septum primum, as well as in the single layer of cells on the edges of the atrioventricular cushion tissues. Surprisingly, there was no signal detected in the developing interventricular septum. At day 15 p.c., overall Mf1 signals were greatly decreased. However, significant levels of expression could still be observed in the atrial septum, the tricuspid valve, the mitral valve, and in the venous valve but not in the interventricular septum. The temporal and spatial expression patterns of the Mf1 gene in developing mouse hearts suggest that Mf1 may play a critical role in the formation of valves and septa with the exception of the interventricular septum. This is further supported by our studies showing that mutations in the FKHL7 gene were associated with defects in the anterior segment of the eye as well as atrial septal defects or mitral valve defects. Dev Dyn 1999;216:16-27. (+info)

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Tutarel, O. (2004). The quadricuspid aortic valve: a comprehensive review. The Journal of Heart Valve Disease, 13(4), 534-537. ... and aortic valve replacement, usually with a synthetic valve. Quadricuspid aortic valves are very rare cardiac valvular ... A quadricuspid aortic valve (QAV) is a rare congenital heart defect characterized by the presence of four cusps, instead of the ... Heart, 98(24), 1838-1838. Janosi, R. A., Lind, T., Buck, T., & Erbel, R. (2013). Quadricuspid Aortic Valve Revealed by Real- ...

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... of the mitral valve. The mitral valve is the "inflow valve" for the left side of the heart. Blood flows from the lungs, where ... Cuba have performed beating heart mitral valve repair or replacement. The beating heart mitral valve replacement technique is ... Infection of the valve can occur, which is dangerous and difficult to treat. Patients with mechanical heart valves are required ... The artificial mitral valve has an elevated risk of stroke. Patients with mechanical heart valves who use warfarin for ...

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J Heart Valve Dis. 15 (3): 312-21. PMID 16784066. Varadarajan, P; Kapoor, N; Bansal, RC; Pai, RG (2006). "Survival in elderly ... Aortic valve area calculation is an indirect method of determining the area of the aortic valve (aortic valve area). The ... A valve area of less than 1.0 cm2 is considered to be severe aortic stenosis. There are many ways to calculate the valve area ... Valve Area (in cm 2 ) = (0.83 2 + Q ( m l m i n ) 60 0.35 ⋅ mean Gradient (dynes/cm2) ) 0.5 − 0.87 {\displaystyle {\text{Valve ...

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Implantation of prosthetic cardiac valves to treat hemodynamically significant aortic or mitral valve disease has become ... used in heart valve replacement generally offer functional properties (eg, hemodynamics, resistance to thrombosis) that are ... Valve failure. Primary valve failure, although rare, is an important complication in patients with prosthetic heart valves, and ... Prosthetic Heart Valves. St. Jude Medical mechanical heart valve. Photograph courtesy of St. Jude Medical, Inc. All rights ...

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Aortic valve severity was determined by echocardiography. Calcification and inflammation in the aortic valve were assessed by ... Quantification of tracer uptake within the valve demonstrated excellent inter-observer repeatability with no fixed or ... in the valves of patients with aortic stenosis. The study, which was published online in the journal Circulation, aimed to ... the earlier stages of aortic stenosis while subsequent narrowing in the later stages was due to calcification around the valve ...

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"Outcomes of pregnancy in women with bioprosthetic heart valves with or without valve dysfunction" J Am Coll Cardiol 2022; DOI: ... Some Womens Bioprosthetic Heart Valves Dont Hold Up to Pregnancy. - Maternal and fetal risks greater with dysfunctional left- ... "This is the first study to focus on SVD in young women with BPVs [bioprosthetic heart valves] and its impact on pregnancy ... Study participants averaged age 31 and were pregnant a mean 6 years after valve implantation. Nine in 10 had a congenital heart ...

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Of the 604 patients in the database, 19 patients with carcinoid heart disease were identified by cardiac catheterization or ... Predictors of outcome of tricuspid valve replacement in carcinoid heart disease Am J Cardiol. 1995 Mar 1;75(7):485-8. doi: ... Although valve replacement surgery can afford prolonged palliation from carcinoid heart disease, it is associated with a ... Review of 47 carcinoid valve replacement cases (Duke Carcinoid Database and 39 published cases) revealed a 30-day mortality of ...

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Prosthetic Heart Valve Market Trends 2021 , Segmentation, Outlook, Industry Report to 2027 - published on openPR.com ... A prosthetic heart valve or prosthetic heart valve is a device placed in a patients heart for improved heart valve function.. ... The Prosthetic Heart Valve Market size is expected to grow at an annual average of 10% during 2021-2027. Heart valves are ... Key Questions Answered by Prosthetic Heart Valve Market Report. • What was the Prosthetic Heart Valve Market size in 2019 and ...

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Mitral valve repair or replacement is necessary if a patient has a leaky valve. A leaky mitral valve causes poor blood flow and ... Minimally invasive heart valve repair a game changer Banner cardiothoracic surgeon introduces surgery in Northern Colorado ... Beauprez knew hed been having symptoms and shared that he did not want a valve repair through open heart surgery. Dr. Slater ... 16, 2022) - When Jeffrey Beauprez of Wiggins agreed to be the first patient to have a robotic-assisted heart valve repair at ...

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The American Heart Association explains the congenital heart defect aortic valve stenosis in adults and children. ... In patients who have had their heart valve replaced with a metal (mechanical) heart valve, they may be taking warfarin ( ... Aortic Valve Stenosis (AVS) and Congenital Defects What is it?. A valve from the heart to the body that does not properly open ... Replacing the valve requires open-heart surgery. In most adults, when the valve is no longer working properly, its best to ...

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Bioprostheses for the replacement of malfunctioning native or prosthetic aortic and/or mitral heart valves. ... Role of glutaraldehyde in calcification of procine heart valves: comparing cusp and wall. J Biomed Mater Res 1995;29(7):793-801 ... Adverse events potentially associated with the use of bioprosthetic heart valves include: angina, cardiac arrhythmia, cardiac ... Opening and closing kinematics of fresh and calcified aortic valve prostheses: an in vitro study. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007 ...

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Causes of heart valve disease include congenital heart disease, an abnormal valve, or a rupture of a valve. ... Heart valve disease occurs when a heart valve is damaged or narrowed and does not control or allow the normal flow of blood ... helping blood flow in one direction between heart chambers as well as into and out of the heart. A normal heart valve has flaps ... If the heart valve is damaged, the leaflets may not form a tight seal, and blood may leak backwards through the valve. This ...

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British scientists say they have succeeded in growing part of a human heart from stem cells in a medical research first with ... Home » Uncategorized » Stem Cell breakthrough regrows Heart Valve. Stem Cell breakthrough regrows Heart Valve. April 7, 2017. ... By 2010, it is estimated that 600,000 people worldwide will need replacement heart valves. ... Yacoub was quoted as saying the latest work had brought forward the goal of growing a whole, beating human heart. The World ...

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Each of your four heart valves has a function related to pumping blood to the heart, lungs and other parts of the body. ... Each valve has a function related to pumping blood to the heart, lungs and other parts of the body. If you have heart valve ... Damaged valves disrupt blood flow to heart, lungs, body. The four valves of your heart are the tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral and ... making the heart work harder and eventually leading to heart failure.. Heart valve disease may be congenital (something youre ...

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... embolization is a rare but challenging complication in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). We report the case of an ... embolization is a rare but challenging complication in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). We report the case of an ... transcatheter heart valve.. Abbreviations. BEV, Balloon Expandable Valve; LV, Left Ventricle; TAVI, Transcatheter Aortic Valve ... The transcatheter heart valve (THV) embolization is a rare but challenging complication in transcatheter aortic valve ...

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Severe cases can cause symptoms, heart failure or cardiac arrest. ... A leaky heart valve doesnt close properly when the heart beats ... Leaky Heart Valve (Mitral Valve Regurgitation) The heart valves control blood flow through the heart. A leaky valve doesnt ... pulmonary valve and tricuspid valve inside your heart.. How common is heart valve leakage?. Leaky heart valves are fairly ... www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-valve-problems-and-disease/heart-valve-problems-and-causes/problem-heart-valve- ...

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It now has a complete product pipeline covering all four heart valves, namely TAVR, TPVR, TMVR and TTVR, as well as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hypertensive renal denervation (RDN) therapy and relevant accessory products. (fox2now.com)
The FDA originally approved the Sapien 3 THV for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) as an alternative option to surgical aortic valve replacement for patients with native aortic stenosis whose risk for death or severe complications from surgery is high or greater. (fda.gov)
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) - This is a less invasive procedure to replace a heart valve. (coxhealth.com)
The heart valve specialists at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital treat a range of these disorders using the most advanced procedures like TAVR and MitraClip. (virtua.org)
TAVR uses a catheter threaded through an artery to insert a new valve inside your heart. (virtua.org)
In patients who are not candidates for TAVR, the valve is replaced through several small incisions in the chest. (virtua.org)
Valvuloplasty is an alternative to TAVR or open-heart surgery for treating a hardened, narrowed heart valve. (virtua.org)
He'll then explain the latest treatment options for mitral and aortic valve disease, with a special focus on minimally invasive endovascular procedures such as TAVR and MitraClip® Therapy. (bch.org)
During procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) or transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) , your doctor will insert a thin, flexible tube called a catheter into an artery in your groin, chest, or arm and guide it to the valve. (medstarhealth.org)
My cardiologist knew what was happening and immediately started preparing me for a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). (agingresearch.org)
If you've been diagnosed with aortic stenosis, but are considered an intermediate or high risk for surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) may be the solution you need to greatly improve your condition and quality of life. (stvincenthospital.com)
TAVR is a newly developed procedure used to treat aortic stenosis, a condition that occurs when the one-way valve between the pumping chamber of the heart and the aorta becomes thickened and calcified, not opening well. (stvincenthospital.com)
TAVR requires that the diseased valve have three leaflets, not congenitally abnormal bicuspid (two leaflet) valves. (stvincenthospital.com)
A referral to our Advanced Structural and Valvular Heart Disease program can provide you with an evaluation by our TAVR cardiologists and cardiothoracic surgeons. (stvincenthospital.com)
What Is TAVR Heart Valve Replacement? (scripps.org)
However, many of them may now have another option: transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). (scripps.org)
Previously restricted to patients whose risk of complications prevented them from having open heart surgery, TAVR received FDA approval in August for use with all stenosis patients regardless of their risk levels. (scripps.org)
Valley recently celebrated performing 1,000 transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR). (valleyhealth.com)
Valley structural heart specialists also specialize in heart valve procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and MitraClip . (valleyhealth.com)
Our heart surgeons and structural heart specialists have performed more than 1,000 transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. (valleyhealth.com)
The majority of TAVR patients at Piedmont undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement under "conscious sedation" rather than general anesthesia, leading to better outcomes. (piedmont.org)
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) was developed as an alternative to the surgical approach in this high-risk and inoperable population. (medscape.com)
TAVR is a minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure to replace the function of the aortic valve. (medscape.com)
Indicated for patients at intermediate or greater risk for open heart surgery, TAVR may be an excellent option for certain patients because the prevalence of aortic stenosis and comorbidities may increase the risks associated with surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). (medscape.com)
No established indications or guidelines exist yet for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in the United States. (medscape.com)
Surgical treatment may include a catheter-based aortic valve replacement, such as TAVR , or, in more severe cases, open surgery to repair or replace the valve. (houstonmethodist.org)

But some valves are deformed at birth, become stiff with age, or are injured by infections and other diseases. (virtua.org)
The codes in I08 Multiple valve diseases sit within the category (I05-I09) Chronic rheumatic heart diseases . (health.govt.nz)
Tricuspid valve disease refers to several diseases of the heart's tricuspid valve, through which blood passes as it travels from the heart's right atrium to the right ventricle. (medstarhealth.org)
The incidence of heart diseases is growing at a rapid pace around the world. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey also mentions heart disease as the number one cause of death in the U.S. One in every four deaths is caused due to heart diseases in the U.S. These statistics highlight the growing problem of heart diseases. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
Thus, most developing countries, having a larger patient pool with cardiovascular diseases will invite promising growth for the heart valve devices market. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
By studying heart valves from patients undergoing surgery for various valve diseases, the researchers have shown that immune cells and a group of inflammatory substances called leukotrienes can be found in calcified heart valves. (expertsvar.se)
Valley's heart team provides expert care for heart valve diseases like aortic stenosis and mitral valve prolapse. (valleyhealth.com)
Factors such as the rapid growth in the aging population and prevalence of valvular heart diseases, favorable reimbursement scenario, and rising product approvals for heart valves are contributing to the growth of the North American prosthetic heart valves market are driving the growth of the North American prosthetic heart valves market. (marketsandmarkets.com)
A physician who specializes in diseases of the heart. (edwards.com)
A physician who has additional specialized training to perform catheter-based procedures to treat heart diseases. (edwards.com)
Results of search for 'su:{Heart valve diseases. (who.int)
Patients selected for heart transplants have severe end-stage heart failure that is caused by a variety of cardiovascular diseases, hereditary conditions and viral infections of the heart. (who.int)
It is an online, continuously updated, searchable database of published scientific literature, CDC and NIH resources, and other materials relevant to the translation of genomic discoveries into improved treatment and prevention of Heart and Vascular Diseases (H), Lung Diseases (L), Blood Diseases (B), and Sleep Disorders (S). HLBS-PopOmics is a specialized database of the overall CDC Public Health Genomics Knowledge Base (PHGKB). (cdc.gov)
The inaugural posting of HLBS-PopOmics on February 27, 2018, featured seven entries on blood disorders, 1-7 six on heart and vascular disorders, 8-13 one on lung diseases, 14 and one miscellaneous article on expanded prenatal carrier screening for conditions such as cystic fibrosis. (cdc.gov)
Left heart diseases with increased postcapillary pressure d. (who.int)
No article was found for Heart Valve Diseases and TNNT2[original query] . (cdc.gov)
Classification of heart valve diseases and pulmonary hypertension, now matching current diagnostic and treatment capacity. (who.int)

In turn, maternal cardiac events were more frequent in women with SVD compared with those with normally functioning bioprosthetic valves (26% vs 8%, P =0.005), reported Barbara Wichert-Schmitt, MD, of Kepler University Hospital Linz in Austria, and colleagues. (medpagetoday.com)
Over 6-month follow-up postpartum, cardiac events were also associated with left-sided SVD but not right-sided SVD, and fetal events reached an especially high 60% in women with left-sided bioprosthetic valves with SVD, the authors reported. (medpagetoday.com)
35, and a composite variable of "high-risk" features as independent predictors of maternal cardiac events (defined as cardiac death or arrest, sustained arrhythmia, heart failure, thromboembolism, and stroke). (medpagetoday.com)
Of the 604 patients in the database, 19 patients with carcinoid heart disease were identified by cardiac catheterization or echocardiography, or both. (nih.gov)
Some cases are mild, but others place stress on the heart and can cause symptoms, heart failure or cardiac arrest. (clevelandclinic.org)
The condition can lead to heart failure , sudden cardiac arrest , and death. (clevelandclinic.org)
Given my interest in this topic, I reached out to Doctor Marc Gillinov, MD , a leading cardiac surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic and author of Heart 411. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
Cardiac catheterization is a minimally invasive way to diagnose and treat a variety of heart and vascular conditions by guiding thin, flexible tubes called catheters through blood vessels to problem areas. (medstarhealth.org)
The cardiac computed tomography scan, or cardiac CT, uses X-rays to create three-dimensional images of your heart and blood vessels. (medstarhealth.org)
Magnetic resonance imaging, better known as cardiac MRI, is a combination of radio waves, magnets, and computer technology to create images of your heart and blood vessels. (medstarhealth.org)
The MHIF Valve Science Center is a multidisciplinary team of world-renowned key opinion leaders and physicians across multiple specialties, including interventional cardiologists, advanced imaging specialists, specialty nurses, research scholars, and cardiac surgeons. (mplsheart.org)
At Valley, we use our collective expertise, cardiac imaging and interventional procedures to accurately diagnose what's happening with your heart. (valleyhealth.com)
Senile aortic valve stenosis is a progressive age-related condition that results in problems such as dizziness, chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias or cardiac arrest. (healthjockey.com)
Your Mercy Health cardiac team will determine how the mitral valve should be repaired. (mercy.com)
After mitral valve surgery, you will need to stay overnight in the ICU while Mercy Health cardiac specialists monitor you. (mercy.com)
Our Structural Heart Team, made up cardiac surgeons and cardiologists, work together to determine the optimal approach to evaluating and treating valvular disease to make sure you're getting the right treatment and ongoing care for your condition. (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
CMC has also achieved the Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award and is a Five-Star recipient for Coronary Bypass Surgery, Valve Surgery and Treatment for Gastrointestinal Bleed. (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
Watch this video to learn about the newest innovations in aortic valve repair surgery for patients with aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation from Dr. Vinay Badhwar, Chief of Cardiac Surgery at West Virginia University Heart & Vascular Institute. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
Cardiac catheterization involves passing a thin flexible tube (catheter) into the right or left side of the heart. (stlukes-stl.com)
Cardiac tamponade is pressure on the heart that occurs when blood or fluid builds up in the space between the heart muscle and the outer covering sac. (stlukes-stl.com)
In procedures where the aortic valve replacement (AVR) is combined with a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), the use of a rapid deployment valve can shorten the duration of cardiac ischemia and the overall intervention duration, which possibly has an influence on clinical results. (clinicaltrials.gov)
A heart team comprising cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other aortic stenosis experts may determine what the best procedure is as well as take into account other considerations such as whether the patient should receive a mild sedative or general anesthesia. (medscape.com)
Pathology of cardiac valves / M. J. Davies. (who.int)
So, if the person dies at home or elsewhere, and their heart stops beating, they cannot donate their vital organs, as these organs die within minutes of the cardiac death. (vidyasury.com)
The medications prescribed in the wake of a cardiac event can aid in recovery and work to prevent another stroke or heart attack. (moweryclinic.com)
In 2020, Assuit University Heart Hospital succeeded in receiving 12,330 cases, including 655 cardiac emergencies, 90 cardiothoracic surgery emergencies, 6437 cardiology intensive care, 648 pediatric cardiology intensive care, 1837 critical care cardiothoracic surgery, 1317 cardiology moderate care, and 1346 Intermediate Care Cardio Thoracic Surgery. (aun.edu.eg)
As for the surgeries and cardiac catheters that were performed in the hospital during the year 2020, it amounted to 2933 operations by 2277 of various cardiac catheters, between diagnostic, emergency and therapeutic interventions on the coronary heart arteries, the installation of pacemakers, the expansion of heart valves, the work of cardiac electrophysiology, cauterization, and the repair of congenital heart defects. (aun.edu.eg)
In two-dimensional mode were studied the cardiac chambers, especially the left atrium, the appearance of the mitral valve, the presence of pericardial effusion, the transverse diameter of mitral annulus and aortic root (Thomas et al . (vin.com)
New definitions or modifications of existing definitions are being proposed for repeat hospitalizations, access site-related complications, bleeding events, conduction disturbances, cardiac structural complications, and bioprosthetic valve dysfunction and failure (including valve leaflet thickening and thrombosis). (houstonmethodist.org)
the daggers [ † ] indicate emboli originating in the venous circulation or right heart that cause ischemic stroke via abnormal cardiac or pulmonary shunting around the pulmonary capillary bed. (medscape.com)
Coronary sinus, normally located between the LEFT ATRIUM and LEFT VENTRICLE on the posterior surface of the heart, can serve as an anatomical reference for cardiac procedures. (bvs.br)

Nine in 10 had a congenital heart disease (over half of them complex congenital heart disease such as Tetralogy of Fallot), and the remainder had rheumatic heart disease. (medpagetoday.com)
Although valve replacement surgery can afford prolonged palliation from carcinoid heart disease, it is associated with a significant mortality risk. (nih.gov)
Heart valve disease occurs when a heart valve is damaged or narrowed and does not control or allow the normal flow of blood through and out of the heart. (stlukesonline.org)
Causes of heart valve disease include congenital heart disease, an abnormal valve, or a rupture of a valve. (stlukesonline.org)
If you have heart valve disease, the valves of your heart don't open and close correctly and can't control blood flow and direction. (mainlinehealth.org)
Heart valve disease may be congenital (something you're born with) or it may be acquired, something that develops over time or later in life. (mainlinehealth.org)
If you have these kinds of symptoms or have concerns about heart valve disease, be sure to talk to your doctor. (mainlinehealth.org)
If you are diagnosed with heart valve disease, your doctor will discuss treatment options with you. (mainlinehealth.org)
Thankfully, specialists at Lankenau Heart Institute, part of Main Line Health, are focused on this complex disease and specialize in aortic dissection treatment. (mainlinehealth.org)
Find A Cardiologist Near Me How to Prevent Heart Disease The Internet is buzzing with heart disease, how to prevent it. (checkbiotech.org)
HANGZHOU, China , Nov. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Venus Medtech is building an exciting pipeline of treatments for structural heart disease. (fox2now.com)
As the leading transcatheter heart valve medical device player in China , Venus Medtech has established comprehensive solutions for structural heart disease. (fox2now.com)
You can find excellent care for valve disease at our Guthrie Heart Valve clinic. (guthrie.org)
Our cardiologists and surgeons have a strong record of excellence in caring for patients with heart valve disease. (childrenshospital.org)
Using innovative three-dimensional imaging, we determine the right approach for treating heart valve disease. (childrenshospital.org)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved an expanded indication for the Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) for patients with symptomatic heart disease due to failure of a previously placed bioprosthetic aortic or mitral valve whose risk of death or severe complications from repeat surgery is high or greater. (fda.gov)
Take our healthy heart quiz to find out if you're at risk for heart disease. (coxhealth.com)
There are several types of mitral valve disease, including mitral valve regurgitation, when the flaps (leaflets) of the valve don't close tightly and allow blood to flow backward. (virtua.org)
1. If the patient has heart valve disease of more than one valve e.g. aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation and only one valve (aortic) is being repaired e.g. (health.govt.nz)
TAVI, do you assign the specific code for the one valve (aortic) or the multiple valve disease (aortic and mitral) code? (health.govt.nz)
As there is a high level of interest in rates of rheumatic heart disease in New Zealand, from a public health perspective it is important to identify where possible if the heart valve disease, and in particular multiple valve disease, is rheumatic or non-rheumatic. (health.govt.nz)
Over the past few weeks, I've received several emails from patients about the benefits of Vitamin K2 specific to heart disease. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
I feel that other people should read about Vitamin K2 and its potential benefits for heart disease patients. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
Given Dr. Gillinov's research about heart health, I was really curious to know his thoughts about the potential Vitamin K2 benefits for patients with heart disease including valvular defects and blocked arteries. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
Other medicines help prevent problems that may occur due to valve disease. (baycare.org)
People who are diagnosed with heart valve disease may be prescribed medications to help relieve symptoms and decrease the risk of further problems. (stroke.org)
If you valve disease progresses, surgical treatment may be necessary. (stroke.org)
Less invasive approaches to these procedures are developing rapidly, and the doctors in our structural heart and valvular disease program are at the forefront of these developments. (medstarhealth.org)
Aortic valve disease is a type of heart valve disease that occurs when the valve between your aorta (the largest blood vessel) and the left ventricle (the heart's main pumping chamber) doesn't work as it should. (medstarhealth.org)
Disease of the mitral valve, which controls blood flow between the two left chambers of the heart. (medstarhealth.org)
Pulmonary valve disease includes several conditions that affect the pulmonary valve, through which blood passes as it travels from the heart to the lungs. (medstarhealth.org)
When one or more heart valves do not open or close in a systematic way, the condition is known as heart valve disease. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
The Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Fifth Anniversary Celebration on February 22 will celebrate a heart valve patient and visionary, a leading cardiologist and champion of health equity, a dedicated partner, a heart valve institute that is leading the charge in innovation, and all of the partners and advocates that have helped the Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day Campaign reach hundreds of millions of people over the past five years. (agingresearch.org)
Would you share your experience with heart valve disease? (agingresearch.org)
My journey with heart valve disease began at birth. (agingresearch.org)
On my journey with valve disease, I encountered patients who had no idea about their diagnosis and were afraid to ask questions. (agingresearch.org)
I have been involved with the heart community for many years and this was the first group that focused on heart valve disease, which is a topic near and dear to my heart. (agingresearch.org)
February 22 is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day. (agingresearch.org)
I volunteer in the cath lab at our local hospital and I see so many patients and family members who have no idea what a heart valve disease diagnosis really means! (agingresearch.org)
Why do you think awareness of heart valve disease is low? (agingresearch.org)
I think heart valve disease awareness is so low because it isn't really talked about like heart attack, stroke, and even atrial fibrillation. (agingresearch.org)
Unlike a heart attack, valve disease often has vague symptoms and can be ignored. (agingresearch.org)
We have to educate people on valve disease just like we did on heart attack and high cholesterol. (agingresearch.org)
University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute specialists are nationally recognized for excellence in heart valve disease diagnosis and treatment. (uhhospitals.org)
We use a team approach to ensure heart valve disease is identified as early as possible and deliver the latest therapies for the best patient outcomes. (uhhospitals.org)
In many cases, medication and lifestyle changes will reduce the effects of heart valve disease. (uhhospitals.org)
What is Valve and Structural Heart Disease? (uhhospitals.org)
Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of the four valves in your heart cannot function properly. (uhhospitals.org)
When heart valve disease is present, a valve may be unable to close properly or open completely. (uhhospitals.org)
The symptoms of heart valve disease are often confused with conditions such as stress or the effects of physical inactivity or aging. (uhhospitals.org)
If you experience any symptoms or have a heart murmur, our heart specialists may use one or a few diagnostic tests to determine whether heart valve disease is present. (uhhospitals.org)
The main goals of treating heart valve disease include protecting the valves from further damage, reducing symptoms and repairing or replacing valves for long-term heart health. (uhhospitals.org)
If you have questions about heart valve disease or concerns about symptoms affecting your heart function, schedule an appointment with one of our team members. (uhhospitals.org)
Valve and structural heart disease can develop before birth, (congenital), be acquired during your lifetime or result from an infection. (uhhospitals.org)
Can Structural and Valve Heart Disease Be Prevented? (uhhospitals.org)
You're also at higher risk for valve or structural heart disease if you have risk factors for coronary heart disease, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, insulin resistance, diabetes, being overweight or obese, lack of physical activity, and a family history of early heart disease. (uhhospitals.org)
Heart valve disease is a preventable public health crisis. (mplsheart.org)
The Valve Science Center at Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation is internationally recognized as a premier leader in valvular heart disease, providing life-saving solutions for patients and their loved ones. (mplsheart.org)
Known for expertise in the most advanced options for minimally invasive therapy for heart valve disease, we have the technologies to repair and replace diseased heart valves - aortic, mitral, pulmonary, tricuspid - through peripheral vessels or small incisions. (mplsheart.org)
Dr. Sorajja has recruited a multi-disciplinary team of leading specialists to help bring these lifesaving solutions to address the harsh realities of how valve disease costs lives. (mplsheart.org)
MHIF has 20+ research studies in heart valve disease. (mplsheart.org)
Stay up to date on MHIF news, events and the latest information on heart disease treatment and prevention. (mplsheart.org)
Usually this procedure is done the femoral (groin) blood vessels, but if you have extensive blood vessel disease, it may need to be done through an incision in the chest to place the new valve directly through the heart muscle. (stvincenthospital.com)
Aortic stenosis is the most common heart valve disease, which is caused by calcium deposits and a narrowing of the aortic valve. (expertsvar.se)
Aortic stenosis is currently treated by surgical replacement of the diseased valve, but research is on-going for identifying medicines which can delay the progress of the disease. (expertsvar.se)
Heart valve disease treatment ranges from medications and lifestyle changes to heart valve repair and replacement . (valleyhealth.com)
Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with heart valve disease, which occurs if one or more of one's heart valves don't work well. (lmtonline.com)
Heart valve disease can affect anyone, but it is more common in older populations and people who have been diagnosed with other heart problems. (lmtonline.com)
African Americans have an increased risk for some types of heart disease. (lmtonline.com)
Nearly 44 percent of African-American men and 48 percent of African-American women have some form of cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke. (lmtonline.com)
Moreover, African-American adults have among the highest prevalence of high blood pressure, a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. (lmtonline.com)
Dr. Eldrin Lewis, director of the Cardiovascular Clerkship Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital, suggests that people at risk should have regular check-ups with their doctor and understand the signs and symptoms of heart valve disease, which include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness or fainting, and swollen ankles, feet or abdomen. (lmtonline.com)
Following a proper diagnosis, treatment for heart valve disease may include lifestyle changes, assessing the need for medication, and repairing or replacing the valve, if needed. (lmtonline.com)
Fortunately, with proper diagnosis and treatment, most people with heart valve disease are able to recover and return to a full and healthy lifestyle," says Dr. Lewis. (lmtonline.com)
The goals of treating heart valve disease might include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, such as learning how to manage stress and cope with problems, which can improve one's emotional and physical health. (lmtonline.com)
The whole experience taught me a lot about myself, the importance of a strong support network and how I could use my experience with heart valve disease to help others going through a similar situation. (lmtonline.com)
She recently joined the AHA's newly established Patient Ambassadors team-a small, volunteer-based group of heart valve disease survivors and caregivers who are leaders in the patient community. (lmtonline.com)
The Ambassadors work directly with the AHA to raise awareness of the impact of heart valve disease, support others struggling with the disease, and share available resources with patients and caregivers. (lmtonline.com)
Despite suffering from heart disease since he was a young boy and undergoing two heart valve surgeries, he has spent his life in the fields. (sutterhealth.org)
The findings could pave the way for new treatments for heart valve disorders, which can be caused by congenital defects, aging or disease. (labroots.com)
Mitral valve repair surgery or mitral valve replacement surgery are types of procedures used to treat mitral valve disease such as mitral valve regurgitation or mitral valve stenosis. (mercy.com)
Patients with isolated mitral valve disease may be candidates for minimally-invasive mitral valve repair, but some patients will require open heart surgery. (mercy.com)
Heart valve disease refers to any of several conditions that prevent one or more of the valves in the heart from functioning effectively. (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
There are two common types of valve disease: stenosis (narrowing of the valve) and insufficiency (valve leakage). (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
Left untreated, heart valve disease can reduce how well the heart is able to pump blood to the body, effecting quality of life and sometimes becoming life-threatening. (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
If you have been diagnosed with heart valve disease, there are various treatment options. (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
CMC leads the way in innovative treatments for patients with heart valve disease. (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
If you suffer with symptoms of heart valve disease the multi-specialty team at our Heart Valve Clinic are committed to finding the best therapies, with a focus on minimally invasive options, and returning you back to a fulfilling life. (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
CMC is proud to be ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in the following procedures/conditions: heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and kidney failure. (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
May be the first to identify the symptoms of heart valve disease or conditions that can cause heart valve disease or defects. (edwards.com)
The cardiologist does not perform heart surgery but often performs diagnostic studies to identify the cause of heart problems and determine the course of treatment to manage heart disease. (edwards.com)
The surgeon will help in the decision making process about timing and best course of action, including approach and device choice for your valve disease. (edwards.com)
A variety of conditions can cause heart valve abnormalities, and there are many ways of determining if you have heart valve disease. (edwards.com)
Learn what happens with heart valve disease and how it is diagnosed. (edwards.com)
Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a problem with the heart's structure and function that is present at birth. (stlukes-stl.com)
A clinical observation of 2 patients with severe prosthetic Q fever infective endocarditis (IE) diagnosed several months after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) indicated that Q fever IE could have been the underlying valve disease but was not detected before TAVI. (cdc.gov)
However, the risks associated with surgical aortic valve replacement are increased in elderly patients and those with concomitant severe systolic heart failure or coronary artery disease, as well as in patients with comorbidities such as cerebrovascular and peripheral arterial disease, chronic kidney disease, and chronic respiratory dysfunction. (medscape.com)
Do you have a heart problem (specifically congenital heart murmurs, heart valve problems, congenital heart disease, or bacterial endocarditis)? (cdc.gov)
She had no risk factors for coronary artery disease in her medical history but it was learned that she had undergone a mitral valve replacement 2 years before because of rheumatic mitral stenosis and that no international normalized ratio (INR) analysis had been done in the last 6 months. (who.int)
Mitral valve disease : diagnosis and treatment / edited by Marian I. Ionescu, Lawrence H. Cohn. (who.int)
Ms. Davis Ahmed, Vice President, Policy and Outreach for the FH Foundation, where she works with individuals with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) and the medical professionals who treat them to raise awareness of FH and improve the understanding, diagnosis, and care of this life-threatening genetic condition that too often leads to early heart disease. (heart.org)
Thus, hypoxia maintains a primitive extracellular matrix during heart valve development and promotes extracellular matrix remodeling in adult mice , as occurs in myxomatous disease . (bvsalud.org)
As many as 11.6 million Americans in the U.S. have heart valve disease (HVD), and more than 1 in 10 adults ages 75 and older have HVD. (silverbook.org)
Aortic stenosis is one of the most common and serious types of heart valve disease. (silverbook.org)
Heart and blood vessel disease (also called heart disease ) includes numerous problems, many of which are related to a situation where a substance called plaque builds up in the walls of the arteries. (moweryclinic.com)
The medications and lifestyle changes that your doctor recommends may vary according to how badly your heart was damaged, and to what degree of heart disease caused the heart attack. (moweryclinic.com)
The aim of this research was to establish a new method to classify dogs in healthy or heart diseased (chronic degenerative mitral valve disease--CDMVD) in mild, moderate and severe, considering echocardiographic parameters. (vin.com)
Bicuspid aortic valve disease (BAVD) is a congenital heart defect in which the aortic valve is missing a flap, preventing it from closing properly. (houstonmethodist.org)
You think heart disease and you usually relate it to older people," Sarah said. (biobridgeglobal.org)
Infective endocarditis is a disease in which a microorganism colonizes a focus in the heart, producing fever, heart murmur, splenomegaly, embolic manifestations, and bacteremia or fungemia. (mhmedical.com)
1 Other congenital abnormalities of the aortic valve, degenerative calcific aortic stenosis, aortic insufficiency secondary to connective tissue disorders, and rheumatic aortic valve disease, are also predisposing lesions for infection. (mhmedical.com)
It is difficult to determine the incidence and prevalence of native aortic valve endocarditis in the general population because this disease is continuously changing. (mhmedical.com)
It aims to improve quality of life and survival for people with heart valve disease through timely diagnosis and appropriate intervention. (bvsalud.org)
ABSTRACT Objective: evaluate the practicality, acceptability and the floor and ceiling effects, estimate the reliability and verify the convergent construct's validity with the instrument called the Heart Valve Disease Impact on daily life (IDCV) of the valve disease in patients with mitral and or aort. (bvsalud.org)
Methods: participants with coronary heart disease (n=190) we. (bvsalud.org)
OBJECTIVE: to validate the content of persuasive messages for promoting walking among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). (bvsalud.org)
OBJECTIVE: to analyze the action and coping plans related to the behavior of adhering to drug therapy, developed by coronary heart disease (CHD) outpatients, and to identify the barriers perceived to adopting this behavior. (bvsalud.org)

Insufficiency (also called regurgitation) happens when blood that's just been pumped through the valve leaks backwards into the pumping chamber (left ventricle) while the heart is relaxing. (heart.org)
Dr. Sherif, Transcatheter transseptal mitral valve implantation: a new tool-in-the-box for patients with severe mitral regurgitation (TMVR challenges session, November 27 , 15:05 - 16:05, at Interactive Case Corner 2). (fox2now.com)
That's called a leaky heart valve, heart valve regurgitation or valve insufficiency. (clevelandclinic.org)
Heart valve leakage/regurgitation can force the heart to work harder to do its job. (clevelandclinic.org)
Mitral valve regurgitation is the most common type. (clevelandclinic.org)
You can't prevent most causes of heart valve regurgitation. (clevelandclinic.org)
A bioprosthetic aortic or mitral valve may fail over time due to stenosis, when the valve narrows and causes the heart to work harder to pump blood, regurgitation, when the valve does not close completely and blood leaks backwards, or a combination of both. (fda.gov)
If your heart valves aren't working properly, it's typically due to regurgitation (valve leakage) or stenosis (valve narrowing). (coxhealth.com)
This procedure is for patients with severe degenerative mitral valve regurgitation caused by a physical defect of the valve but who aren' t good candidates for traditional open-heart surgery. (virtua.org)
2. In the cases of multiple disorders of one heart valve e.g. severe aortic stenosis and mild aortic regurgitation do you assign the specific codes for each of the disorders or the combination code? (health.govt.nz)
In the scenario where aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation is documented the diagnosis code I08.0 Disorders of both mitral and aortic valves should be assigned and use free text on the code description to further specify the specific disorders. (health.govt.nz)
Mitral regurgitation occurs when the mitral valve allows blood to flow backward through the heart. (medstarhealth.org)
This procedure is only for aortic stenosis, not aortic regurgitation, as the calcification of the diseased valve is used to keep the new valve in place. (stvincenthospital.com)
Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation - How to prevent? (cgh.com.sg)
The choice between replacement or repair will depend on a number of factors, including the specific valve in question, the severity of the condition and whether the issue is stenosis or regurgitation. (edwards.com)
Mitral regurgitation is a disorder in which the mitral valve on the left side of the heart does not close properly. (stlukes-stl.com)
When the heart valves don't close properly and thus allow blood to leak through, it's called regurgitation. (moweryclinic.com)
In the other groups there were dogs with CDMVD diagnosed echocardiographically, aged over six years, presenting systolic murmur of mitral regurgitation and classified according to the degree of congestive heart failure (CHF) as suggested by Bonagura et al . (vin.com)
When the valve does not close properly, blood can flow back into the heart (called aortic regurgitation). (houstonmethodist.org)
Flaps of tissue that prevent regurgitation of BLOOD from the HEART VENTRICLES to the HEART ATRIA or from the PULMONARY ARTERIES or AORTA to the ventricles. (bvsalud.org)

The researchers used two different tracers as markers of vascular inflammation (18-fluorodeoxyglucose) and calcification (sodium 18-fluoride) in the valves of patients with aortic stenosis. (theatlantic.com)
The PET imaging technique also demonstrated that vascular inflammation played a significant role in the earlier stages of aortic stenosis while subsequent narrowing in the later stages was due to calcification around the valve. (theatlantic.com)
Stenosis (narrowing or obstruction) of the aortic valve makes the left ventricle pump harder to get blood past the blockage. (heart.org)
Aortic stenosis (AS) occurs when the aortic valve didn't form properly. (heart.org)
In another condition, called mitral valve stenosis, the leaflets can become stiff and narrow, limiting blood flow. (virtua.org)
I am sending you an article about Vitamin K2 and how it is preventing calcification of arteries, heart valve stenosis and osteoporosis. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
Mitral stenosis causes the mitral valve to become narrow and decrease blood flow through the heart. (medstarhealth.org)
When I was in my early thirties, I was finally diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve, aortic stenosis, and an enlarged heart. (agingresearch.org)
Publication: 'Upregulation of the 5-lipoxygenase pathway in human aortic valves correlates with severity of stenosis and leads to leukotriene-induced effects on valvular myofibroblasts', Nagy E, Andersson DC, Caidahl K, Eriksson MJ, Eriksson P, Franco-Cereceda A, Hansson GK and Bäck M, Circulation 14 March 2011. (expertsvar.se)
Every year, approximately 300,000 people in the United States need heart valve replacement surgery to treat severe aortic valve stenosis, a condition which can lead to heart failure. (scripps.org)
What is aortic valve stenosis? (scripps.org)
On this front, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved of the first artificial heart valve that could supplant a damaged aortic heart valve due to senile aortic valve stenosis without open heart surgery. (healthjockey.com)
Surgery to replace the aortic valve is an effective treatment for severe senile aortic valve stenosis. (healthjockey.com)
The large share of this segment can be attributed to factors such as the rising prevalence of aortic stenosis, increasing pool of patients owing to approvals for extended valve indications, and technological advancements. (marketsandmarkets.com)
Until relatively recently, surgical aortic valve replacement has been the standard of care in adults with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis . (medscape.com)
Fortunately, innovative treatments are saving lives and aortic stenosis can be successfully treated with valve replacement in patients of all ages. (silverbook.org)
When heart valves don't open enough to allow the blood to flow through as it should, a condition called stenosis results. (moweryclinic.com)
Over time, the valve can also become stiff and narrow (called aortic stenosis). (houstonmethodist.org)

Banner cardiothoracic surgeon Dwight Slater, MD, said this type of minimally invasive surgery means patients can have life-changing heart surgery with less pain and shorter time to recover. (bannerhealth.com)
We focus on surgical valve repair rather than replacement, and whenever possible we take the most minimally invasive approach to treatment. (childrenshospital.org)
Our interventional cardiologists have teamed with our heart surgeons to create one of the top programs in the state and the region for valve procedures, with a focus on minimally invasive approaches. (virtua.org)
Minimally invasive surgery, sometimes aided by the da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, can repair valves without separating the breastbone or stopping the heart, resulting in less pain and a quicker recovery. (virtua.org)
With an increase in the demand for minimally invasive surgeries to treat complex heart disorders, the players in the heart valve devices market are focusing on developing technologically advanced and minimally invasive heart valve devices. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
However, if those therapies do not work, minimally invasive or open surgical heart valve repair or replacement may be necessary. (uhhospitals.org)
Depending on your condition, our team can sometimes repair and replace heart valves using minimally invasive techniques. (valleyhealth.com)
During minimally invasive heart valve procedures, your surgeon will make a 2- to 4-inch incision between the ribs to access the heart. (valleyhealth.com)
Minimally invasive heart surgery typically results in shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. (valleyhealth.com)
The preference for transcatheter heart valves is expected to see high growth in the future as they are implanted through a minimally invasive procedure while the other valve types require open-heart surgery. (marketsandmarkets.com)
A mitral valve repair may be performed through open-heart surgery or minimally invasive techniques. (mercy.com)
Your surgeon could repair the mitral valve through minimally invasive techniques or through open heart surgery. (mercy.com)
Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery requires a small incision (2 to 4 inches) in the right side of the chest and has a faster recovery time. (mercy.com)
Depending on various factors, for some patients needing valve repair or replacement, a minimally-invasive approach may be recommended. (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
Safety of minimally invasive mitral valve surgery without aortic cross-clamp. (scuba-doc.com)

A traditional heart surgery requires a 6- to 8-inch opening and separation of the sternum so the surgeon can physically access the heart. (bannerhealth.com)
Beauprez knew he'd been having symptoms and shared that he did not want a valve repair through open heart surgery. (bannerhealth.com)
The good news was the finding that of the 20 pregnancies in women with the Ross operation, only one had dysfunction of the pulmonary autograft in the aortic position 18 years after surgery, suggesting that this may be a good valve choice for some women at expert centers, according to Wichert-Schmitt and colleagues. (medpagetoday.com)
These data are informative for women and clinicians, helping them choose a prosthetic valve and manage pregnancy, commented Deirdre Mattina, MD, Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center, and colleagues. (medpagetoday.com)
Eight of these underwent tricuspid valve replacement surgery with bioprostheses (2 also had open pulmonic valvuloplasty). (nih.gov)
The Ross procedure, a surgery in which the abnormal aortic valve is removed and replaced by the child's own pulmonary valve. (heart.org)
If needed, there are many types of heart valve surgery to repair or replace a leaky valve. (clevelandclinic.org)
Surgery to replace the leaking valve with a device made of carbon and metal. (clevelandclinic.org)
Surgery to replace the valve with one donated from a deceased human or animal. (clevelandclinic.org)
For the first time, a regulatory agency is approving a transcatheter heart valve as a valve-in-valve treatment when bioprosthetic mitral or aortic valves fail in patients who are at high or greater risk of complications from repeat surgery," said Bram Zuckerman, M.D., director of the division of cardiovascular devices at the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. (fda.gov)
Treatment would normally require repeat open heart surgery, which causes a high or greater risk of complications for certain patients. (fda.gov)
Valve-in-valve procedures offer an alternative to repeat surgery, since the replacement valve is inserted inside the failing surgical bioprosthetic valve through a patient's blood vessel or a small cut in a patient's chest. (fda.gov)
In both aortic and mitral valve-in-valve patients, the observed mortality rates were substantially lower than the expected mortality rate for repeat surgery. (fda.gov)
AceShowbiz - The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is set to undergo heart valve replacement surgery. (aceshowbiz.com)
It also results in a shorter hospital stay and recovery than open heart surgery. (coxhealth.com)
So you know, I began using supplements and fish oil after my heart valve surgery to help with ongoing fatigue. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery . (heart-valve-surgery.com)
This decision may be most appropriate for someone whose valve condition is very mild or for a person for whom surgery is not an option. (stroke.org)
Your health care team can help you understand and evaluate options for heart valve repair or valve replacement surgery. (stroke.org)
Traditionally, if a damaged valve needed to be replaced, open-heart surgery was the only option. (medstarhealth.org)
These less invasive valve replacement procedures are generally designed for people who are high risk and may not be able to tolerate open heart surgery for multiple reasons. (medstarhealth.org)
I had my first open-heart surgery on June 12, 1988, and received a homograph. (agingresearch.org)
In less serious cases, patients are able to undergo valve replacement surgery to help the condition. (stvincenthospital.com)
For patients with severe valve narrowing and older adults, the surgery risk may be too high. (stvincenthospital.com)
Surgical valve replacement is currently offered to patients considered to be at low risk because of the excellent long-term benefits of surgery. (stvincenthospital.com)
WATCH: When it comes to heart surgery, experience matters. (valleyhealth.com)
Certain heart valve conditions require open-heart surgery. (valleyhealth.com)
For open-heart valve surgery, your surgeon makes a 6- to 10-inch incision in the chest to open the breastbone. (valleyhealth.com)
After open-heart surgery, your provider will discuss your recovery with you. (valleyhealth.com)
Patients of the aforesaid condition usually go through open heart surgery for the replacement of the afflicted valve. (healthjockey.com)
The Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) is an example of an innovative new device that will provide some people with this condition who can't undergo open heart surgery with the option of valve replacement. (healthjockey.com)
In order to give the approval, a study comprising 365 patients who were not applicable for open-heart surgery was conducted. (healthjockey.com)
The rest of the subjects received an alternative treatment that did not necessitate open heart surgery. (healthjockey.com)
There are certain cautions put forward by the FDA regarding the use of Sapien THV which is approved for patients who are not eligible for open heart surgery. (healthjockey.com)
The procedure is not approved for individuals who can be treated by open-heart surgery. (healthjockey.com)
Goodloe began volunteering with the American Heart Association (AHA) in 2010, about a year after her heart valve replacement surgery. (lmtonline.com)
When Roberto Rodriguez learned that he was going to have to have another heart surgery, he was worried. (sutterhealth.org)
Previous valve repair surgery in Mexico, where Rodriguez grew up, was just a temporary fix. (sutterhealth.org)
On June 16, 2011, Rodriguez successfully underwent aortic valve surgery at Mills-Peninsula Medical Center. (sutterhealth.org)
Because replacement valves often require replacements of their own -- notably among children because they tend to outgrow their valve replacements multiple times before they reach adulthood -- and because of the risks associated with any surgery that alters the heart, Nakano said new methods for treating valve disorders are urgently needed. (labroots.com)
During the repair surgery, your surgeon may perform an annuloplasty to tighten the ring around the valve. (mercy.com)
Should you need surgery on one of your heart valves, it is usually performed through an incision in your chest. (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
A physician who specializes in heart surgery, including the repair or replacement of diseased heart valves. (edwards.com)
Surgeon Q&A: Is Aortic Valve Repair Surgery On The Rise? (heart-valve-surgery.com)
its incidence following surgery for heart valve replacement with allografts is approximately 0.3% (1,2). (cdc.gov)
If the murmur is from a congenital heart defect, treatment may include medicine, procedures, or surgery. (rochester.edu)
As the incidence of mechanical valve surgery has increased in recent years, systemic thromboembolism has become an important problem. (who.int)
2010 Jan;38(1):175-84, Gibson AJ , Davis FM write about patients treated at the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand with HBO for strokes following open heart surgery. (scuba-doc.com)
Aortic and mitral valve surgery on the beating heart is lowering cardiopulmonary bypass and aortic cross clamp time. (scuba-doc.com)
[Hyperbaric oxygenation in cerebral air embolism occurring during open-heart surgery (author's transl)] [G Ital Cardiol. (scuba-doc.com)
Review Abdominal complications following open-heart surgery: a report of 12 cases and review of the literature. (scuba-doc.com)
MDT ) said the FDA expanded the approval for its CoreValve transcatheter aortic heart valve to include patients at high risk from open heart surgery. (massdevice.com)
It's rewarding that we can now offer this life-saving therapy to patients at increased risk for surgery,' structural heart president Dr. John Liddicoat said in prepared remarks. (massdevice.com)
Previous left heart valve surgery I. Good enough acoustic window and patient cooperation to obtain 3D echo data sets of the right ventricle, right atrium and tricuspid valve with a minimum temporal resolution of 20 vps l. (who.int)

24 months (as recommended for Q fever IE in the presence of prosthetic valve). (cdc.gov)
anticoagulation may then be discontinued unless the patient has another indication, such as atrial fibrillation or the development of prosthetic valve thrombosis. (medscape.com)
Certain procedures may cause bacteremia and thereby raise the risk of prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE). (medscape.com)
Transthoracic echocardiography examination revealed a functional mitral prosthetic valve. (who.int)
We did not perform angioplasty because the obstruction was in the distal portion of the vessel and we did not administer thrombolytic agents because the thrombus on the prosthetic valve was non-obstructive and the patient was experiencing non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. (who.int)
6-12 Approximately 1.4% of patients undergoing aortic valve replacement develop prosthetic valve endocarditis during the first postoperative year. (mhmedical.com)

A normal valve has three parts (leaflets or cusps), but a stenotic valve may have only one cusp (unicuspid) or two cusps (bicuspid), which are thick and stiff, rather than thin and flexible. (heart.org)
Physiologic Fixation™ Process preserves leaflet structure and provides leaflets that function similarly to native aortic valves. (medtronic.com)
A normal heart valve has flaps, called leaflets. (stlukesonline.org)
When the heart pumps, the leaflets open one way to allow blood to flow through. (stlukesonline.org)
Between heartbeats, the leaflets should close to form a tight seal so that blood does not leak backwards through the valve. (stlukesonline.org)
If the heart valve is damaged, the leaflets may not form a tight seal, and blood may leak backwards through the valve. (stlukesonline.org)
This often is caused by the valve leaflets bulging back, a condition called mitral valve prolapse. (virtua.org)
The clip clamps the leaflets of the mitral valve into a more secure position when they're closed, but still allows the valve to open and function. (virtua.org)
Mitral valve prolapse causes the leaflets that form the mitral valve to bulge into the left atrium. (medstarhealth.org)
The valve housing and leaflets are radiopaque and easily visible. (medscape.com)
During postnatal heart valve development, glycosaminoglycan (GAG)-rich valve primordia transform into stratified valve leaflets composed of GAGs, fibrillar collagen , and elastin layers accompanied by decreased cell proliferation as well as thinning and elongation. (bvsalud.org)
If the valve leaflets bulge or prolapse back into the upper chamber, it's a condition called prolapse. (moweryclinic.com)

Although his life and career are firmly anchored in his success at a job he loves, his serious heart condition - damaged aortic and mitral valves - was always a cloud hanging over him and his family. (sutterhealth.org)

Some valve leakage is likely to develop or increase after a balloon or surgical treatment for obstruction. (heart.org)
Through clinical trials and evaluations of different techniques, we are determining the safety and effectiveness of new surgical valve therapies. (childrenshospital.org)
This new approval offers U.S. patients with failing surgical bioprosthetic aortic or mitral valves a less-invasive treatment option. (fda.gov)
These include: 1) medication 2) surgical valve repair 3) surgical valve replacement and 4) transcatheter valve replacement. (edwards.com)
Most people with BAVD will require surgical repair or replacement of their aortic valve at some point in their life, although this typically occurs later in life. (houstonmethodist.org)
Some patients diagnosed with BAVD will require surgical treatment to repair or replace the valve and part of the aorta. (houstonmethodist.org)
Aims: The Valve Academic Research Consortium (VARC), founded in 2010, was intended to (i) identify appropriate clinical endpoints and (ii) standardize definitions of these endpoints for transcatheter and surgical aortic valve clinical trials. (houstonmethodist.org)
This document provides an update of the most appropriate clinical endpoint definitions to be used in the conduct of transcatheter and surgical aortic valve clinical research. (houstonmethodist.org)

I am Christoph Diener, a stroke neurologist from the University of Essen in Germany, and my topic today is stroke prevention in patients with a mechanical heart valve. (medscape.com)
The big question now is whether we can we prescribe dabigatran, which is much easier to use than warfarin because it does not require INR monitoring in patients with a mechanical heart valve. (medscape.com)
The trial included patients who had mechanical heart valves, and they were included either within 7 days or within 3 months. (medscape.com)
It seems that at least a direct thromboantagonist, such as dabigatran, is inferior to warfarin for patients with artificial heart valves or mechanical heart valves. (medscape.com)
This very important trial has implications for the prevention of strokes in patients with mechanical heart valves, and in particular in those who have already had a stroke. (medscape.com)
Cite this: Stroke Prevention in Patients With Mechanical Heart Valves - Medscape - Oct 28, 2013. (medscape.com)
Transcathether heart valves, mechanical heart valves, and biological heart valves are the types of heart valve devices used for various purposes. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
The demand for mechanical heart valve devices is growing at an accelerated pace across developing countries. (transparencymarketresearch.com)
The aneurysm was repaired, and I received a St. Jude mechanical valve. (agingresearch.org)
The mechanical valve was left in place and the porcine valve bypassed it, giving me better blood flow. (agingresearch.org)
Goodloe was reluctant to tell people about her mechanical heart valve at first. (lmtonline.com)
Based on the type of valve, the prosthetic heart valves market is segmented into transcatheter heart valves, tissue heart valves, and mechanical heart valves. (marketsandmarkets.com)
Rodriguez was still young at 38, so Dr. Vial recommended replacing Rodriguez's deteriorating aortic valve with a mechanical one, to ensure the safest, most reliable and best outcome for his health. (sutterhealth.org)
The incidence of systemic embolization with mechanical valves is 1% per year [1]. (who.int)
Although coronary embolism due to mechanical valve thrombosis is encountered rarely, it is an important and serious complication. (who.int)
We report here a case of embolic myocardial infarction caused by a thrombus of a mechanical mitral valve. (who.int)
Mechanical valve thrombosis is a serious complication [2-4]. (who.int)
Mechanical valve thrombosis causes embolism rarely. (who.int)
Artivion Inc. has halted the PROACT Xa clinical trial that was testing whether patients with an On-X mechanical aortic valve could be safely and effectively managed with the direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) apixaban (Eliquis) rather than warfarin. (medscape.com)
Currently, warfarin is the only approved anticoagulant for patients with mechanical valves. (medscape.com)
In the PROACT Xa trial, which began enrollment in April 2020, patients with an On-X mechanical aortic valve were randomly allocated to receive anticoagulation with warfarin or apixaban. (medscape.com)
Of the patients with a complete ARR, bioprosthetic valve implants were included, while mechanical valve implants were excluded. (semthorcardiovascsurg.com)

Causes of death included tricuspid valve thrombosis, cerebral vascular accident, coagulopathy, renal failure, and intractable right heart failure. (nih.gov)
The Cardiovalve system includes a valve and delivery system, designed for replacement of the tricuspid valve through a transcatheter approach. (fox2now.com)
Dr. Schmidt, Transcatheter valve implantation in mitral and tricuspid valve position , (Rapid-fire clinical cases: Session 7, November 29 , 14:50 - 15:35 at The Exchange). (fox2now.com)
Tricuspid valve, between the right atrium and the right ventricle. (clevelandclinic.org)
Location of the aortic valve, mitral valve, pulmonary valve and tricuspid valve inside your heart. (clevelandclinic.org)

Mitral valve repair or replacement is necessary if a patient has a leaky valve. (bannerhealth.com)
Aortic valve replacement with a preserved donor valve. (heart.org)
Cinch ® Implant System facilitates aortic valve insertion, particularly through a tight sinotubular space and helps prevent suture "looping" around stent posts for mitral valve replacement. (medtronic.com)
By 2010, it is estimated that 600,000 people worldwide will need replacement heart valves. (nextbigfuture.com)
The company will also be hosting a symposium on November 27 (Hall #4 at 17:30 pm ) where top investigators will discuss the latest results and future plans for the Venus Medtech tricuspid and pulmonary valve replacement systems. (fox2now.com)
During this symposium, "The Right Valves for The Right Ventricle: Venus MedTech tricuspid and pulmonary replacement systems," interventional cardiologists will have the opportunity to learn the latest about structural heart interventions. (fox2now.com)
The registry collects clinical data on the safety and effectiveness of transcatheter valve replacement procedures performed in a real world setting. (fda.gov)
But once a diseased valve begins to affect your heart's ability to pump blood, you may need a valve repair or replacement. (bch.org)
When should heart valve repair or replacement be considered over medications? (stroke.org)
We offer multiple percutaneous valve treatments, or those done through the skin, that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including five catheter-based aortic valve replacement options. (medstarhealth.org)
If you need valve repair or replacement, we can help. (valleyhealth.com)
Depending on your condition, heart valve repair or replacement could be the right option for you. (valleyhealth.com)
These procedures use a catheter (a thin, flexible tube) that contains the replacement heart valve. (valleyhealth.com)
Why Choose Valley for Heart Valve Repair and Replacement? (valleyhealth.com)
As a result, she was shocked to learn from her doctor that she was already in need of an aortic valve replacement at the age of 42. (lmtonline.com)
NVCN ) owes Edwards Lifesciences subsidiary CardiAQ Valve in their spat over replacement heart valve technology. (massdevice.com)
A jury in May awarded $70 million to CardiAQ after finding that Neovasc misappropriated trade secrets in developing its Tiara transcatheter mitral valve replacement device. (massdevice.com)
If you will be undergoing a heart valve repair or replacement procedure, you will be cared for by a team of medical specialists who are committed to your safety and comfort before, during, and after your procedure. (edwards.com)
This is a prospctive, unrandomized multicentric registry which will enrol patients with an indication for aortc valve replacement combined with myocardial reperfusion (CABG). (clinicaltrials.gov)
IMSEAR at SEARO: Mitral valve replacement on a beating heart. (who.int)
Bedi HS, Singh RP, Goel V, Lal P. Mitral valve replacement on a beating heart. (who.int)
We report the case of a patient who needed mitral valve replacement but was at a high risk of myocardial injury with the conventional technique (cardioplegic arrest on cardiopulmonary bypass). (who.int)
Valve replacement was carried out on a beating heart on cardiopulmonary bypass by perfusing the heart continuously with oxygenated noncardioplegic normothermic blood via the coronary sinus. (who.int)
Born with a congenital heart defect called bicuspid aortic valve, Susan Dickson eventually needed a valve replacement. (houstonmethodist.org)
To determine the impact of aortic root replacement (ARR) with a stentless bioprosthetic valve on midterm outcomes compared to a stented bioprosthetic valve-graft conduit. (semthorcardiovascsurg.com)
All patients with a complete ARR for nonendocarditis reasons were included, while patients undergoing valve-sparing root replacements or primary aortic valve replacement or repair were excluded. (semthorcardiovascsurg.com)

In both humans and dogs, if a leaky heart valve is going to develop, it will most likely develop within the mitral valve and be detectable as a heart murmur. (vetinfo.com)
The murmur is caused by the turbulence that occurs when the blood flows backwards through the leaking mitral valve and back into the left atrium. (vetinfo.com)
This condition is called a heart murmur because when the vet listens to your dog's heart with his stethoscope, it sounds just like a low murmur. (vetinfo.com)
By the age of ten, most small breed dogs will at least have the beginnings of a heart murmur. (vetinfo.com)
At age 18 I was going through a physical for a job at NASA when the doctor asked me if I knew I had a heart murmur. (agingresearch.org)
A heart murmur that occurs when the heart contracts. (rochester.edu)
A heart murmur that occurs throughout. (rochester.edu)
In some cases, a child may be born with a heart defect that causes a murmur. (rochester.edu)
A child with a pathologic heart murmur may have 1 or more of the following symptoms. (rochester.edu)
The symptoms of heart murmur can be like other health conditions. (rochester.edu)
If the murmur is from another condition, the heart murmur will usually lessen or go away once the condition is treated. (rochester.edu)
A heart murmur has no complications. (rochester.edu)
But your child may have complications related to the condition causing the heart murmur. (rochester.edu)
If the healthcare provider hears a heart murmur when listening to your child's chest with a stethoscope, they may refer you to a pediatric cardiologist for more tests. (rochester.edu)

Calcification and inflammation in the aortic valve were assessed by sodium 18-fluoride (18F-NaF) and 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) uptake using positron emission tomography. (theatlantic.com)
AOA ® Tissue Treatment helps mitigate valve calcification. (medtronic.com)
Mechanism of efficacy of 2-Amino Oleic Acid for inhibition of calcification of glutaraldehyde-pretreated porcine bioprosthetic heart valves. (medtronic.com)
Role of glutaraldehyde in calcification of procine heart valves: comparing cusp and wall. (medtronic.com)
The researchers have also shown in cell cultures that leukotrienes stimulate the calcification of heart valve cells. (expertsvar.se)
However, lipid-lowering medicines known as statins which are capable of preventing atherosclerosis have proved ineffective in preventing calcification of the aortic valve. (expertsvar.se)

For example, although "bicuspid aortic valve" is not a term on the NHLBI Health Topics A-Z list, entering it in the HLBS-PopOmics search box retrieves several important population genomics articles, including these five articles. (cdc.gov)
Among patients with aortic valve endocarditis, congenitally bicuspid aortic valve is the most common predisposing lesion. (mhmedical.com)

follow-up at a median 12 months after valve implantation indicated preserved prosthetic valvular function. (cdc.gov)
An overpenetrated anteroposterior chest radiograph helps to delineate the valvular morphology and whether or not the valve and occluder are intact. (medscape.com)

GREELEY, Colo. (Feb. 16, 2022) - When Jeffrey Beauprez of Wiggins agreed to be the first patient to have a robotic-assisted heart valve repair at Banner North Colorado Medical Center , he told his physician that being the first to do something was a lifelong goal. (bannerhealth.com)
Updated March 12, 2022 Endocarditis is an infection of the endocardium (the inner lining of the heart chambers) and/or the valves in the heart. (justfactsllc.com)
Cite this: PROACT Xa Trial of Apixaban With On-X Heart Valve Stopped - Medscape - Sep 29, 2022. (medscape.com)

Your heart's valves are essential for maintaining the one-way blood flow through your heart. (virtua.org)
The heart's valves assist in controlling the flow of blood through the chambers of the heart. (uhhospitals.org)
When the heart's valves open and close, they make a "lub-DUB" sound that a doctor can hear using a stethoscope. (heartandstrokehealth.com)

How does the abnormal aortic valve affect my child? (heart.org)
After treatment the valve keeps working in a mildly abnormal way. (heart.org)
Swan-Ganz catheterization can also be used to detect abnormal blood flow between two areas of the heart that are not normally connected. (stlukes-stl.com)
Heart murmurs are extra or abnormal sounds made by turbulent blood flowing through the heart. (rochester.edu)
Children with innocent murmurs have no other symptoms except the abnormal heart sounds. (rochester.edu)
Every year around 75,000 Americans learn that they have atrial fibrillation (AFib)-the most common type of arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm. (silverbook.org)
Arrhythmia refers to an abnormal heart rhythm. (moweryclinic.com)

The valve between the left atrium (upper) and the left ventricle (lower chamber) is called the mitral valve. (vetinfo.com)
The left ventricle is the portion of the heart that pumps the blood throughout your dog's body. (vetinfo.com)
The left ventricle of your dog's heart is the portion of the heart that builds the most pressure, because the strongest and largest muscles of the heart surround it. (vetinfo.com)
In a child with AS, the pressure is much higher than normal in the left pumping chamber (left ventricle) and the heart must work harder to pump blood out into the body arteries. (heart.org)
In a child with AS, the heart also works harder to pump the normal amount of blood required by the body, and also all the blood that has leaked back into the left ventricle through the valve in between heartbeats. (heart.org)
This can cause the left ventricle to be enlarged (dilated) and also may cause damage to the heart muscle. (heart.org)
Aortic valve between the left ventricle and the aorta (main artery in the body). (clevelandclinic.org)
Mitral valve, between the left atrium and the left ventricle. (clevelandclinic.org)
The mitral valve is one of the four valves of the heart, which ensures the unidirectional circulation of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle. (loria.fr)
The mitral valve sits between the left ventricle (bottom chamber) and left atrium (upper chamber) of the heart. (mercy.com)
The mitral (MI-trul) valve is in the left side of the heart, between the left atrium and the left ventricle. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
The aortic (ay-OR-tik) valve is in the left side of the heart, between the left ventricle and the entrance to the aorta. (heartandstrokehealth.com)

This report describes the investigation of a case of Candida albicans endocarditis associated with a contaminated aortic valve allograft. (cdc.gov)
Fungal endocarditis was suspected, and a transesophageal echocardiogram revealed dehiscence of the aortic valve allograft. (cdc.gov)
Patients with prosthetic heart valves have a constant risk of developing infective endocarditis. (mhmedical.com)
Patients with prosthetic aortic valves are reported to have an incidence of infective endocarditis of 0.2 to 1.4 episodes per 100 patient-years, which varies with the type of aortic valve. (mhmedical.com)

On Easter Sunday in 1993, I experienced incredible pain in my chest and my cardiologist discovered I had a large aortic aneurysm in my ascending aorta and my valve was leaking. (agingresearch.org)
The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygen-rich blood from the left side of the heart to the body. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
They carry oxygen-rich blood from the aorta to the heart muscle, which must have its own blood supply to function. (heartandstrokehealth.com)

Does Vitamin K2 Prevent Calcified Heart Valves & Blocked Arteries? (heart-valve-surgery.com)
I reviewed the article and became intrigued by Vitamin K2 given its potential value for blocked arteries and calcified heart valves . (heart-valve-surgery.com)
I hope this helped you learn more about Vitamin K2 and its potential uses for heart health including calcified heart valves and blocked arteries. (heart-valve-surgery.com)
Swan-Ganz catheterization is the passing of a thin tube (catheter) into the right side of the heart and the arteries leading to the lungs. (stlukes-stl.com)
Most heart attacks are caused by a blood clot that blocks one of the coronary arteries. (stlukes-stl.com)
The coronary arteries bring blood and oxygen to the heart. (stlukes-stl.com)
Pacemaker or automatic defibrillator or artificial material in your heart veins or arteries? (cdc.gov)
And performed 656 various heart and chest surgeries, including open heart for children to repair simple congenital defects and complex congenital defects, and open heart to make connections and bridges on coronary heart arteries, and change heart valves, in addition to chest surgeries, laparoscopic thoracic surgeries, exploratory thoracoscopy and extraction of foreign bodies. (aun.edu.eg)
Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart to the body. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
Four valves control the flow of blood from the atria to the ventricles and from the ventricles into the two large arteries connected to the heart. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
The arteries are major blood vessels connected to your heart. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
The coronary arteries are the other important arteries attached to the heart. (heartandstrokehealth.com)

Nontherapeutic values should raise the suspicion of valve thrombosis or systemic embolization. (medscape.com)
In this paper, we report a rare case of myocardial infarction, which occurred as a result of a coronary embolism in a patient with prosthetic mitral valve thrombosis. (who.int)
The decision to stop the trial was based on the recommendation of the independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB), which cited a lack of evidence supporting noninferiority of apixaban over warfarin for valve thrombosis and thromboembolism. (medscape.com)

To offer new and improved treatments to our patients, our scientists investigate many aspects of the heart and the conditions that affect it. (childrenshospital.org)
Our heart specialists often recommend a combination of treatments depending on which valve is affected. (uhhospitals.org)

A leaky heart valve , whether in humans or dogs, is one of the first signs that congestive heart failure may be imminent if corrective action isn't taken. (vetinfo.com)
A leaky heart valve can eventually lead to heart failure. (vetinfo.com)
The leaky valve reduces the volume and velocity of the blood flowing through the body, especially in the lungs. (vetinfo.com)
A leaky mitral valve causes poor blood flow and symptoms including an irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing while lying flat or with exercise, swelling, fatigue and coughing. (bannerhealth.com)
If your child's aortic valve no longer responds to valvotomy or has become severely insufficient (leaky), it will probably need to be replaced. (heart.org)
A leaky valve doesn't close properly and can let blood leak through. (clevelandclinic.org)
What is a leaky heart valve? (clevelandclinic.org)
With a leaky valve, sometimes not enough blood gets pumped to the rest of the body. (clevelandclinic.org)
Are there different kinds of leaky valves? (clevelandclinic.org)
A leaky valve allows blood to leak backward into the chamber it came from. (clevelandclinic.org)
Leaky heart valves are fairly common. (clevelandclinic.org)
But over time, a leaky valve can cause some symptoms that tend to worsen. (clevelandclinic.org)
To diagnose a leaky heart valve, your healthcare provider will use several strategies. (clevelandclinic.org)
Leaky heart valves often cause heart murmurs, which can be detected with a stethoscope. (clevelandclinic.org)
The test, an ultrasound of the heart, is the most important test to identify a leaky heart valve. (clevelandclinic.org)
How is a leaky heart valve treated? (clevelandclinic.org)
Valve repair, which often includes an annuloplasty which is a ring that is used to tighten or reinforce the leaky valve. (clevelandclinic.org)

Each of the four chambers of the heart is separated by a valve. (vetinfo.com)
Heart valves operate like one-way gates, helping blood flow in one direction between heart chambers as well as into and out of the heart. (stlukesonline.org)
This can lead to blood leaking back into the heart chambers, making the heart work harder and eventually leading to heart failure . (mainlinehealth.org)
They control blood flow through the four chambers of the heart so that blood goes in only one direction. (clevelandclinic.org)
Your heart has four chambers-two atria, or upper chambers, and two ventricles, or lower chambers. (coxhealth.com)
Anticoagulants prevent blood clots from forming inside the heart chambers or on a damaged heart valve. (baycare.org)
Valves are located in the upper and lower heart chambers. (valleyhealth.com)
The heart has four valves with tissue flaps that open and close with each heartbeat to make sure blood follows in the right direction through the heart's four chambers to the rest of one's body. (lmtonline.com)
The heart has four chambers and four valves and is connected to various blood vessels. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
The heart has four chambers or "rooms. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
The atria (AY-tree-uh) are the two upper chambers that collect blood as it flows into the heart. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
The ventricles (VEN-trih-kuhls) are the two lower chambers that pump blood out of the heart to the lungs or other parts of the body. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
HN - 2008 BX - Lateral Sinus MH - Atrial Septum UI - D054087 MN - A07.541.459.249 MS - The thin membrane-like muscular structure separating the right and the left upper chambers (HEART ATRIA) of a heart. (bvs.br)

Patients who receive the Sapien 3 THV face potential serious complications from the device or implantation procedure, such as death, stroke, respiratory failure, heart failure, kidney failure and bleeding. (fda.gov)
The Watchman device reduces the risk of stroke in people with the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation. (virtua.org)
Each type of medication has a specific function to prevent a blood clot from forming or causing a blocked blood vessel, heart attack, or stroke. (stroke.org)
With clinical expertise and strong patient education, our goal is to minimize or resolve heart valve issues and prevent these conditions from causing other serious problems such as stroke , arrhythmias , hypertension and heart failure . (uhhospitals.org)
When the valves do not function properly, blood flow to the body is disrupted, which strains the heart and can lead to heart failure, stroke or sudden death. (labroots.com)
This can cause a heart attack or stroke. (moweryclinic.com)
These tests help the doctor determine what caused the stroke or heart attack, and how much damage was done. (moweryclinic.com)

Quantification of tracer uptake within the valve demonstrated excellent inter-observer repeatability with no fixed or proportional biases and limits of agreement of ±0.21 (18F-NaF) and ±0.13 (18F-FDG) for maximum tissue-to-background ratios (TBR). (theatlantic.com)
Our Mosaic ® and Mosaic Ultra ® Bioprostheses are the evolutionary result of more than 3 decades of tissue valve design improvements. (medtronic.com)
During miniMVR, the surgeon may trim excess tissue from valve flaps to help them seal tightly, add a ring-like collar at the base of the valve for support and stabilization, or enhance the connections of the valve to the heart. (virtua.org)
The research also revealed that these heart-derived macrophages are particularly adept at consuming excess tissue, a skill that makes them indispensable to the formation and maintenance of heart valves. (labroots.com)
The human heart has four valves -- tissue-paper thin membranes that continually open and close to control blood flow through the heart. (labroots.com)
and biological valves, which are made from cow, pig or human heart tissue, and which usually need to be replaced every 10 to 15 years. (labroots.com)
The findings indicated that antimicrobial processing of the initial aortic valve allograft did not eliminate C. albicans from the tissue. (cdc.gov)
A review of the harvest and processing history of the allograft determined that, during processing, culture of tissue sampled from the allograft valve was positive for C. albicans. (cdc.gov)
Here, we show that tissue hypoxia decreases in mouse aortic valves in the days after birth , concomitant with ECM remodeling and cell cycle arrest of valve interstitial cells . (bvsalud.org)
Corneas, heart valves, and vascular tissue were not procured. (cdc.gov)

Then the pulmonary valve is replaced with a preserved donor pulmonary valve. (heart.org)
Pulmonary valve, between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. (clevelandclinic.org)

Disorders of multiple heart valves that are specific as non-rheumatic are not coded to I08. (health.govt.nz)

This reduced flow allows fluids to slowly seep out of the capillaries in the heart and begin to pool in the lungs. (vetinfo.com)
Each valve has a function related to pumping blood to the heart, lungs and other parts of the body. (mainlinehealth.org)
Listen to your heart and lungs. (clevelandclinic.org)
Chest X-rays use a small dose of radiation to create pictures of the structures inside the chest, including the lungs, heart, and chest wall. (medstarhealth.org)
An X-ray creates images of the heart and lungs. (rochester.edu)
It also cleans the alveoli sacks in the lungs that allow for exceptional breathing along with softening heart valves and cleaning arterial walls. (hempusa.org)
During aerobic exercise, your heart, lungs, and circulatory system are called on to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles youre engaging. (healthyheartworld.com)
The right side of the heart pumps blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
The left side of the heart receives the oxygen-rich blood from the lungs and pumps it to the body. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
This artery carries blood from the heart to the lungs. (heartandstrokehealth.com)
The pulmonary artery carries blood from the right side of the heart to the lungs to pick up a fresh supply of oxygen. (heartandstrokehealth.com)

Hear Dr. Srini Iyengar , BCH's structural heart program director, describe the types of heart valve disorders and their potential complications. (bch.org)
What are possible complications of heart murmurs in a child? (rochester.edu)
The investigators describe the successful transfemoral positioning of a 29-mm Edwards SAPIEN XT percutaneous valve inside the degenerated tricuspid prosthesis, with excellent acute results and no major complications. (ajconline.org)

How common is heart valve leakage? (clevelandclinic.org)
A mild case of heart valve leakage usually does not cause any symptoms at all. (clevelandclinic.org)
How can I reduce my risk of heart valve leakage? (clevelandclinic.org)
Valve closure is controlled by chords, whose wear and tear, or even breakage, can cause important pathologies, such as blood leakage or loss of elasticity of the organic material, leading to heart failure. (loria.fr)

Study participants averaged age 31 and were pregnant a mean 6 years after valve implantation. (medpagetoday.com)
The transcatheter heart valve (THV) embolization is a rare but challenging complication in transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). (frontiersin.org)
Pre-transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) computed tomography (CT) demonstrated a large aortic annulus with only minor calcifications (annulus area = 685 mm 2 , area-derived diameter = 29.53 mm). (frontiersin.org)
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation was performed under conscious sedation in the hybrid operating room. (frontiersin.org)
The advantage of rapid deployment aortic valve prostheses, like the Edward Intuity Elite Valve that is used in this registry, is the greater ease of implantation, because only a few sutures are necessary to secure the device compared to a conventional prosthesis, where more then ten sutures are needed. (clinicaltrials.gov)
We tested for Coxiella burnettii antibodies in 155 patients in Israel who underwent transcatheter aortic valve implantation. (cdc.gov)

Certain women with bioprosthetic heart valves were more likely to have devices deteriorate by the time they got pregnant, opening the door to increased risk of maternal and fetal events, a retrospective study found. (medpagetoday.com)
This is the first study to focus on SVD in young women with BPVs [bioprosthetic heart valves] and its impact on pregnancy outcomes," Wichert-Schmitt's group wrote. (medpagetoday.com)

LORIA » Modeling the mitral valve of the heart: a Best Paper Award for the Tangram team! (loria.fr)

The impact was far from even, given the diversity of companies in the space - from those that make heart valves to artificial hips and knees to robotics to point of care testing. (medtechdive.com)
Learn how artificial heart valves work, tips for controlling chronic pain, and how to end stigma around addiction and substance abuse. (medlineplus.gov)

In this procedure, a special tool, a catheter containing a balloon, is placed across the aortic valve. (heart.org)
The registry data showed that more than 85 percent of patients who underwent aortic or mitral valve-in-valve procedures experienced clinically meaningful improvement in their heart failure symptoms 30 days after the procedure, as shown by their New York Heart Association (NYHA) Classifications. (fda.gov)
MitraClip - This procedure provides symptom relief from a leaking mitral valve. (coxhealth.com)
Can I take medications instead of having a valve procedure? (stroke.org)
During this procedure, a new valve is placed through the blood stream, and a new valve is expanded within the patient's own diseased valve. (stvincenthospital.com)
During the procedure, a heart-lung bypass machine will take over the heart function and circulation. (valleyhealth.com)
During open-heart mitral valve repair, your surgeon will make a large incision in your chest and must put you on a heart-lung machine to keep your heart beating during the procedure. (mercy.com)
During this procedure, your cardiothoracic surgeon will insert a catheter with a balloon on the tip into an artery in the arm or groin and guide it toward the mitral valve. (mercy.com)

Identifying cells that contribute to valve health could reveal targets for new, less-invasive therapies. (labroots.com)
Conclusions: Acknowledging the dynamic and evolving nature of less-invasive aortic valve therapies, further refinements of clinical research processes are required. (houstonmethodist.org)

The interventional cardiologist will work with the Heart Team including a surgeon to determine the right candidates for transcatheter aortic valve replacements. (edwards.com)

This process is called congestive heart failure. (vetinfo.com)
Since the buildup of fluids can cause heart failure, diuretics are the first things to be prescribed. (vetinfo.com)
Untreated, it can cause heart failure. (bannerhealth.com)
The NYHA Classification is a common classification system by which heart failure symptoms are rated. (fda.gov)
Vasodilator: Opens blood vessels more fully and can help reduce high blood pressure and slow heart failure. (stroke.org)
for others, the condition slowly worsens and, if not treated, can cause heart failure or other life-threatening conditions. (lmtonline.com)
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart is no longer able to pump oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body efficiently. (stlukes-stl.com)
A child with a congenital heart defect may have poor growth and development, heart failure, or other serious problems. (rochester.edu)
Heart failure , sometimes called congestive heart failure, means the heart isn't pumping blood as well as it should. (moweryclinic.com)
Heart failure does not mean that the heart stops beating - that's a common misperception. (moweryclinic.com)
Heart failure can get worse if left untreated. (moweryclinic.com)
If your loved one has heart failure, it's very important to follow the doctor's orders. (moweryclinic.com)
There were ongoing discussions with FDA and many experts to develop a new classification schema for bioprosthetic valve dysfunction and failure. (houstonmethodist.org)
This guideline covers diagnosing and managing acute heart failure or possible acute heart failure in people aged 18 and over. (bvsalud.org)
It aims to improve the immediate care of someone who is acutely unwell as a result of heart failure. (bvsalud.org)
This study aimed at assessing beliefs about the benefits and barriers to adherence to daily self-monitoring of weight/edema in patients with heart failure, and the influence of demographic and clinical variables on those beliefs. (bvsalud.org)

It most often occurs in the mitral valve or the aortic valve, both on the left side of the heart. (catholicmedicalcenter.org)
A heart attack occurs when the blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked by a blood clot. (moweryclinic.com)

It is more common among older people because as we age, our heart valves can become lined with calcium deposits that cause the valve flaps to thicken and become stiffer. (uhhospitals.org)
A healthy aortic valve has three flaps that open and close to control blood flow and prevent blood flowing backwards into the heart. (houstonmethodist.org)
In BAVD, the aortic valve cannot work properly because it has only two flaps. (houstonmethodist.org)

Over the course of a 15-year journey, Adam faced heart troubles until he found TMVR. (sutterhealth.org)

Heart valve disorders with a severity of mild, moderate and severe should be coded when documented. (health.govt.nz)

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Organisms8

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Chemicals and Drugs18

Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment61

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Anatomical study of truncus arteriousus communis with embryological and surgical considerations. (1/685)

Connexin 43 expression reflects neural crest patterns during cardiovascular development. (2/685)

The presence of infection-related antiphospholipid antibodies in infective endocarditis determines a major risk factor for embolic events. (3/685)

Ineffectiveness of burst suppression therapy in mitigating perioperative cerebrovascular dysfunction. Multicenter Study of Perioperative Ischemia (McSPI) Research Group. (4/685)

Viability and enzymatic activity of cryopreserved porcine heart valve. (5/685)

Cardiac myosin heavy chains lacking the light chain binding domain cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in mice. (6/685)

Oral d,l sotalol reduces the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation in coronary artery bypass surgery patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. (7/685)

Expression of the Mf1 gene in developing mouse hearts: implication in the development of human congenital heart defects. (8/685)

Heart Valves

Heart Valve Prosthesis

Heart Valve Diseases

Aortic Valve

Mitral Valve

Heart

Bioprosthesis

Aortic Valve Stenosis

Pulmonary Valve

Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation

Tricuspid Valve

Aortic Valve Insufficiency

Heart Rate

Mitral Valve Insufficiency

Endocarditis, Bacterial

Mitral Valve Stenosis

Mitral Valve Prolapse

Endocarditis

Venous Valves

Prosthesis Design

Heart Failure

Heart Defects, Congenital

Heart Diseases

Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency

Calcinosis

Thromboembolism

Tissue Engineering

Echocardiography

Heart Transplantation

Cardiac Catheterization

Prosthesis Failure

Anticoagulants

Models, Cardiovascular

Fetal Heart

Mitral Valve Annuloplasty

Treatment Outcome

Echocardiography, Transesophageal

International Normalized Ratio

Cardiac Surgical Procedures

Endocardial Cushions

Heart Valve Prolapse

Absorbable Implants

Acenocoumarol

Heart Atria

Time Factors

Warfarin

Endocardium

Cardiac Valve Annuloplasty

Heart Sounds

Hemodynamics

Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular

Pulmonary Valve Stenosis

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Follow-Up Studies

Glutaral

Echocardiography, Doppler, Color

Bioreactors

Myocardium

Postoperative Complications

Reoperation

Papio ursinus

Echocardiography, Doppler

Embolism, Air

Carcinoid Heart Disease

Balloon Valvuloplasty

Heart Block

Decanoates

Phonocardiography

Multidetector Computed Tomography

Receptor, Serotonin, 5-HT2B

Prospective Studies

Risk Factors

Safety-Based Drug Withdrawals

Chordae Tendineae

Thrombosis

Heart Arrest, Induced

Fenfluramine

Tensile Strength

Bioartificial Organs

Heart Neoplasms