A 78-year-old patient with severe mitral regurgitation has successfully undergone the MitraClip procedure, marking a ...
With growth in percutaneous fixes for the valve, surgeons at STS 2025 called for innovation, team-based care, and more data.
February is Heart Month, an effort to raise awareness of heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women.
Background Mitral valve repair (MVr) is the gold standard treatment for degenerative mitral regurgitation, yet there is ...
Beyond surgical excellence, St. Elizabeth prioritizes a highly specialized and patient-focused approach to cardiac care.
Barbie Hsu has already been dealing with various health conditions even prior to her bout with influenza, which eventually ...
Mitral valve prolapse occurs when portion(s) of one or both of the mitral valve leaflets or the tissue filaments (”chordae”) that hold these leaflets in place become floppy and allow these leaflet ...