Aortic stenosis is a disease often diagnosed in its asymptomatic phase due to its distinct murmur and the widespread use of noninvasive imaging. The history, however, is still of paramount importance ...

Five-year data from the PARTNER 3 trial showed that among low-risk patients with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis, ...

Aortic stenosis is the most common type of stenosis, or narrowing, of the heart valves. Narrowing of the aortic valve restricts the blood flow from the ventricle into the aorta. It can be serious and ...

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Aortic stenosis is a condition that often develops with age. It's caused by a buildup of calcium, which causes the aortic valve to become too narrow, reducing blood flow from the ...

The results underscore the need to perform CT imaging when deciding between procedures in patients with aortic stenosis.

The new system offers surgeons a larger coronary access window and increased space to facilitate access to a patient’s coronary arteries. This leads to lower mortality rates, lower stroke rates and ...

Many people around the age of 60 experience a decline in physical performance due to aortic valve stenosis. In this condition, the heart valve, which is located between the left ventricle and the ...

Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. As it is with many health conditions, age is a risk factor for heart disease. Aortic ...

Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (($EW)) announced an update on their ongoing clinical study. Study Overview: Edwards Lifesciences Corp. is conducting ...

Aortic valve stenosis (AVS) can result from heart abnormalities that may be hereditary, but it commonly develops in older adults due to scarring and calcium buildup in the valve cusps. The valve cusps ...

In patients greater than age 65, more than 90% of aortic stenosis involves trileaflet valves which have developed heavy calcification. [5] In these instances the calcium deposits are thought to alter ...