The incidence of cardiovascular disease is rising across the globe, with more than 28 million people worldwide living with ...

In this Healthwatch 16, Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with an expert about aortic stenosis and a procedure to treat it, called the trans aortic valve replacement.

Recent findings from a study on a transcatheter heart valve (THV) system, which includes a new class of transcatheter aortic valve, showed positive results in the device's ability to function as a ...

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. (WPVI) -- The TAVR procedure has revolutionized a challenging task in heart care: fixing stiff valves. And it has made the process much easier for patients, getting them back to ...

Patients who underwent transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) with a valve designed to treat aortic regurgitation had an overall mortality rate of just 8.1% at one year, well below the trial's ...

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — February is American Heart Month. Merete Vogelsong, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in North Central PA, says one heart issue she ...

In December, Edwards Lifesciences persuaded CMS to publish an updated tracking sheet for TAVR national coverage analysis, causing the agency to reconsider its previous stance on covering transcatheter ...

A bacterium best known for destroying gums may also be hardening the aortic valve, the one-way gate that keeps oxygenated ...

Someone living with aortic stenosis that progresses quickly often has a worse outlook. But you can take steps to catch this heart issue early and work with your healthcare team to treat it. Your ...