This breakthrough, which is a first in the Triad, offers a new option for patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation, a ...

A new minimally invasive procedure replaces a damaged heart valve through a small neck incision, potentially allowing ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A new trial showed a procedure that thousands need each year to keep their hearts healthy may be performed in a safer way. The alternative way may help with recovery time.

I'm a 79-year-old female. Recently, I was diagnosed with moderate calcification of leaflets on my mitral valve. I have no ...

Replacing a faulty heart valve can restore healthy circulation, but the procedure carries some risks. These include blood clots, infection, and other complications. Generally, the outlook is usually ...

This procedure just started to be offered in 2025.

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure to replace your aortic valve. The aortic valve controls blood flow from your heart to your aorta, the main artery that ...

I don’t recommend vitamin K2 as a treatment, and I don’t think it would have prevented the calcium buildup in your mitral ...

A heart valve that is severely damaged may need replacing. A surgeon may replace the damaged valve via an incision in the groin. The heart contains four valves, which allow blood to move in and out of ...

You may not need surgery to repair an aortic valve. A nonsurgical catheter procedure with small incisions may be a better option in some cases. Share on Pinterest Getty Images When the aortic valve in ...

A leaky heart valve refers to a heart valve that does not close properly and cannot repair itself. Treatment usually involves surgery, but it is possible to resolve the issue without surgery. When a ...

I’m a 79-year-old female. Recently, I was diagnosed with moderate calcification of leaflets on my mitral valve. I have no ...