Transscatheter aortic valve replacement is a novel way to replace ... The current generation CoreValve is a trileaflet valve made from porcine pericardium in a self-expanding nitinol frame.

The HII® is made of a porcine aortic valve fixed in glutaraldehyde and mounted on a low-profile stent comprised of an acetyl homopolymer (Delrin®). This bioprosthesis has a comparatively lower ...

The mitral valve is the most commonly repaired heart valve, but the aortic, pulmonic, and tricuspid valves may also undergo some of these repair techniques. If your valve can be repaired ...

Rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases and rapid advancements in minimally invasive procedures are fueling the growth ...

One effective treatment in the case of aortic or pulmonary valve deficiencies is valve replacement. There are three main options for valve replacement: mechanical valves, porcine valves and human ...

Objective In this study, the impact of regular training on left ventricle morphology in a group of athletes with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) was evaluated. Design Longitudinal cohort study. A group of ...