Aortic valve narrowing (aortic stenosis) with concomitant cardiac amyloidosis is a severe heart disease of old age that is associated with a high risk of death. Until now, treatment has consisted of valve replacement, while the deposits in the heart muscle, known as amyloidosis, often remain untreated. An international research consortium led by MedUni Vienna … Read more
TOPLINE: In patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis at intermediate or higher surgical risk, CoreValve or Evolut transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) was associated with a lower 5-year incidence of bioprosthetic valve dysfunction than surgery. Valve dysfunction was also associated with an increased risk for death and hospitalization, regardless of replacement therapy. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted … Read more
DALLAS, Feb. 22, 2025 — More than 60,000 people die from heart valve disease (HVD) in the U.S. each year, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update. Additionally, data from the Statistical Update shows that more than 28 million people worldwide are living with some type of heart valve disease, … Read more
Chandigarh: For elderly patients requiring critical heart valve replacement, traditional surgery can be a risky prospect. However, a less invasive procedure is now offering new hope for those in need. The story of Tara Chand (name changed), an 87-year-old from Panchkula, is a testament to this life-saving innovation.Tara Chand was rushed to the hospital with … Read more