Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, observed annually on February 22, is dedicated to educating the public about the risks, ...

The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) has developed a globally inclusive standard dataset of 16 patient-centered outcome measures for people with heart valve disease, ...

The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) has developed a globally inclusive standard dataset of 16 ...

February 17, 2025 - DALLAS The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) has developed a globally ...

With new transcatheter options for the repair or replacement of tricuspid valves, the role and timing of repair — whether surgical or minimally invasive — is entering a time of transition.

Q. I have a leaky heart valve that may need surgery down the road. Can you tell me about heart-valve surgery in one of your columns? A. First, let’s explain briefly how the heart works.

However, little is known, on the effect of such procedures on pre-existing tricuspid regurgitation (TR). We assessed the potential reduction in the severity of TR after atrial septal defect (ASD) ...

This review focuses on the current role and future prospects of CT in the assessment of aortic and mitral valves for transcatheter interventions, prosthetic valve complications such as thrombosis and ...

In the last years, the tricuspid valve has also been the focus of these percutaneous techniques for several reasons: (1) tricuspid regurgitation is a frequent disease associated with poor clinical ...

Non-obstructive valve thrombosis may be found in asymptomatic patient (identified on routine imaging) or identified as part of the investigation of the aetiology of thromboembolism. It is important to ...

Describes the nature of a clinical study. Types include: Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results. Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new ...

The tricuspid valve has historically received less attention compared to the valves on the left side of the heart. Tricuspid valve disease, however, is more common than previously thought, and if left ...