Patients who have undergone surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm related to having a bicuspid aortic valve have a low risk of future aneurysm events even if participating in endurance exercise, a new ...

PHILADELPHIA — New randomized trial results show early aortic valve replacement (AVR) resulted in a lower risk for operative mortality or death from cardiovascular causes compared with conservative ...

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures had a high rate of success and low risk of death or disabling stroke at 30 days in patients with a bicuspid, or two-leaflet, aortic valve, ...

Credit: Getty Images Clinicians must be vigilant for subtle signs of BAV in children. Once diagnosed, management decisions should be individualized. Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common ...

Genetic variants linked to a rare form of bicuspid aortic valve disease that affects young adults and can lead to dangerous and potentially life-threatening aortic complications have been identified ...

In patients with bicuspid aortic stenosis who are at low surgical risk, TAVI with a contemporary balloon-expandable valve provides outcomes similar to those achieved in patients who have tricuspid ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Use of a dedicated patient-specific computer model, derived from CT imaging, to evaluate patients with bicuspid aortic stenosis can identify those best suited for TAVR and those who ...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioStable Science & Engineering, Inc. (“BioStable”) announced today the company has received CE Mark approval for the HAART 200 Aortic Annuloplasty Device for use ...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioStable Science & Engineering, Inc. announced today it has received FDA market clearance for the HAART 200 Aortic Annuloplasty Device, the first and only annuloplasty ...

A person with a bicuspid aortic valve can support their heart health by maintaining a nutritious diet, getting enough appropriate exercise, and taking steps to manage their condition. A bicuspid ...

Ed Fulcher, 90, a lifelong resident of Morehead City, works every day in his home shop building model boats for sale. About a year ago, Fulcher noticed he couldn’t work in his shop more than 15 ...