Background Although the prognostic implications of severe mitral regurgitation (MR) are well recognised, they are less clear ...

A 78-year-old patient with severe mitral regurgitation has successfully undergone the MitraClip procedure, marking a ...

The left atrium and ventricle can adapt quite well to primary chronic mitral regurgitation, and symptoms may be delayed for years. With acute mitral regurgitation, the left ventricle cannot ...

All were considered to have rheumatic valvular disease except for 1 patient with mitral regurgitation secondary to ruptured chordae tendinae. Aortic-valve disease severe enough to require ...

The ACC/AHA Guidelines give the following indications to surgically repair the tricuspid valve: Repair of the tricuspid valve in severe tricuspid regurgitation when mitral valve surgery is planned ...

The heart has four valves that open and close to move blood throughout the body. In some people, the mitral valve, located on ...

Severe tricuspid regurgitation is associated with disabling symptoms and an increased risk of death. Transcatheter tricuspid-valve replacement may improve outcomes. New research findings are ...

While people with mild regurgitation usually do not need treatment, people with moderate to severe tricuspid (stage B to stage D) valve regurgitation require treatment. If not treated, their ...

When to visit a Cardiac Surgeon? Understanding when to consult a cardiac surgeon is crucial for managing heart ailments effectively. Persistent chest pain, severe shortness of breath, unexplained ...