Aortic regurgitation occurs when blood flows retrograde (backwards) across the aortic valve from the aorta into the left ventricle during diastole. This abnormal backflow of blood leads to ...

In chronic aortic regurgitation, visible cardiac and arterial pulsations are common due to the large stroke volume, and the carotid pulse can commonly be seen. The point of maximal impulse is ...

Patients with aortic stenosis were excluded from earlier trials of the SGLT2 inhibitor, but new data confirm they too can ...

Your aorta is a tube-like structure that resembles a candy cane. The ascending aorta forms the beginning or handle of the cane and originates at the aortic valve. The ascending aorta includes the ...

As heart failure patients, the TAVI population studied already is recommended to be treated with an SGLT2 inhibitor, noted ...

Patients with atrial fibrillation, aortic insufficiency, mitral stenosis, and paced rhythm were excluded. Echocardiographic variables obtained from five cardiac cycles were: E/A ratio and ...

The signs of aortic stenosis on physical exam include a systolic murmur, usually loudest at the right upper sternal border, that peaks late and radiates to the right carotid artery. [10] The ...

A beveled aortic hemiarch replacement is a surgical procedure to repair an aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection in the ascending aorta and arch of the aorta. This procedure involves removing the ...

The Bristol Heart Valve Bank began processing heart valves in 1995. Disease and congenital abnormalities can lead to defective valve function and cardiac insufficiency. One effective treatment in the ...