Mitral valve prolapse occurs when portion(s) of one or both of the mitral valve leaflets or the tissue filaments (”chordae”) that hold these leaflets in place become floppy and allow these leaflet ...

Open heart surgery for aortic or mitral valve repair or replacement has traditionally required opening the patient’s chest through their sternum (breast bone). In many cases today, a minimally ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is present in 30-40% of patients presenting for mitral valve surgery. In patients undergoing mitral valve repair, the presence of AF may be associated with increased ...

Cardiac Dimensions has secured $53m in a Series E funding round to support its ongoing pivotal trial assessing the company’s mitral valve repair device. The round was led by investment management firm ...

Considering taking supplements to treat mitral valve prolapse? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse. Follow the links to read ...

The chordae tendineae (CT), often referred to as the “heart strings,” are thin, tendinous structures that connect the heart ...

"We got a young mother that we don't have a cause of death for. There's no explanation for it at the scene," the coroner tells PEOPLE. "Obviously, an autopsy was necessary" Adam Carlson is the ...

The normal mitral valve permits unrestricted antegrade diastolic flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle (LV) and effectively seals off the atrium from the ventricle during LV systole ...

Mitral valve annuloplasty devices are expected to see the highest growth in the region. Increased investments in healthcare infrastructure, advancements in medical research, and a growing elderly ...

Mitral valve prolapse (Barlow’s disease) is a connective tissue disorder which results in the valve leaflets becoming redundant causing prolapse into the left atrium during systole. This can ...