indicating that the underlying aortic pathology plays a critical role in the inflammatory response post-surgery[1]. The study reported that 22.97% of patients experienced PIS, with a significant ...

The American College of Cardiology announced the late-breaking science lineup for its Scientific Session to be held March 29-31 in Chicago and online.The lineup is as follows: ...

These latest data reinforce years of smaller studies, but whether they should change practice is a matter of debate.

LOS ANGELES -- Cardiac surgeons were urged to readjust their attitudes toward the tricuspid valve if they want to keep some ...

People who receive a mechanical heart valve require lifelong anticoagulant therapy to prevent thrombus (blood ... heart valve replacement surgery at the aortic and/or mitral position.

The risk of thrombosis of mechanical valves is higher in the mitral position compared with aortic position and in older generation ... low-dose fibrinolysis or valve surgery. Factors which need to be ...

The Medicare data contradict results from the TCW randomized trial but better represent real-world practice, say authors.

Aortic thrombus, particularly in the form of floating thrombus or mural thrombus, poses significant risks, including acute limb ischemia and potential embolization. Recent research has focused on ...

This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...

We describe a case of a hypercoagulable young patient with arterial embolism in whom investigations revealed a mural pedunculated aortic arch thrombosis without clear diffuse atherosclerotic lesions.

Kennesaw State University mechanical engineering professor Philippe Sucosky has earned a prestigious American Heart Association (AHA) Institutional Enhancement Award to advance his study on bicuspid ...

Recovery after Total Aortic Arch Replacement can vary depending on the individual patient and the extent of the surgery. In general, patients can expect to stay in the hospital for several days ...