Geriatrics and Aging. 2006;9(10):691-696. © 2006 1453987 Ontario, Ltd. Cite this: Prosthetic Heart Valves, Part I: Identification and Potential Complications ...

So much in life is determined by being in the right place at the right time, and by being prepared and bold enough to seize opportunities as they present themselves. I was prepared in large part ...

2006;9(10):691-696. The following sections present information about the most commonly implanted (contemporary) mechanical and bioprosthetic heart valves. The intent is to familiarize the reader ...

Prosthetic valve endocarditis (PVE) is a rare but potentially lethal complication of heart valve replacement. The current clinical profile of PVE is not well defined. As a consequence, Wang et al.

The invention will allow surgeons to give patients synthetic heart valves that free them to live lives indistinguishable from ...

To explore the uses of this material, [Riley] chose to make an artificial heart valve. This required a 3D-printed framework with three prongs, painted with conductive paint. He tried a few ...

Technological advancement in the artificial heart valve prosthesis has made the surgeries very low risks. Your doctor will ...

OPB has premiered a new documentary that traces the development of the world’s first successful artificial mitral heart valve by a young, Oregon-based cardiac surgeon and a retired engineer.

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London and Barts Health have developed an innovative tool that simulates blood flow in the aorta, helping heart surgeons plan surgeries more precisely.