Testing by Rutgers Health and other institutions is reshaping how – and how gently – doctors repair failing valves ...

Of the two heart valve surgeries Janice Smith has had at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, the second was much easier for her. "I had a good experience both times," the 86-year-old said. "It's just that ...

Doctors will replace Walters' aortic valve. May 11, 2010— -- Barbara Walters said on Monday that her upcoming heart surgery, a procedure known as an aortic valve replacement, will hopefully ...

Professor of Surgery, Chief of Cardiac Surgery and Director of Structural Heart Disease Mark Russo recently helped author three new trials that support less invasive treatments for valvular heart ...

Veteran actor Prem Chopra, 90, underwent a TAVI procedure for severe aortic stenosis after open-heart surgery was ruled out ...

WORCESTER — Turning 100 years old is a milestone. Reaching triple digits usually means a celebration with family and friends and, of course, a cake is part of the deal, with lots of candles. For ...

TAVR is a procedure in which a surgeon threads a replacement valve to the heart mounted on a long, thin tube called a catheter that is placed in the groin or chest, avoiding open-heart surgery. TAVR ...

With significant advancements in heart treatment, the days of open-heart surgery as the only option for complex heart conditions are mostly behind us. Today, minimally invasive procedures can be used ...

During American Heart Month, we spend a lot of time talking about risk factors. That’s because heart disease and many of the complications that can come with it are preventable if we can make ...