A normal aortic valve is made up of three sections, called leaflets. But sometimes people are born with a valve that has only two leaflets, known as a bicuspid aortic valve. The slightly abnormal ...

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

There are three main forms of aortic valve disease: congenital abnormalities, such as a bicuspid valve that leads to premature calcification; calcification of the normal trileaflet valve ...

is anatomically characterized by mild to moderate calcification of a normal (trileaflet) aortic valve (AV), a bileaflet valve or other congenital AV anomaly, dilated aortic sinuses, rheumatic ...

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

The pulmonary artery was dilated, with marked bulging of the sinuses. The aortic valve was normal and did not leak during the bypass. The postoperative course was uncomplicated, and the diastolic ...

[11,12] Surgical valve replacement essentially cures patients -- restoring an almost normal life expectancy. In elderly patients, however, there is often a reluctance to recommend aortic valve ...

Researchers have shed new light on how a type of heart valve disease—aortic valve stenosis—progresses differently in males and females. The research paves the way for treatments that can be tailored ...

Memorial Health System’s Department of Cardiology marked a major milestone in heart-healthy care, celebrating its 100th ...

Aortic valve stenosis, a narrowing due to calcium ... echocardiography and reviews of medical history - often show normal lung and cardiac function, the researchers said. “Parents should ...

This procedure may also be recommended for patients who have aortic valve disease or other conditions that affect ... but most patients are able to return to their normal activities with time.