So much in life is determined by being in the right place at the right time, and by being prepared and bold enough to seize opportunities as they present themselves. I was prepared in large part ...

2006;9(10):691-696. The following sections present information about the most commonly implanted (contemporary) mechanical and bioprosthetic heart valves. The intent is to familiarize the reader ...

The flow and nonflow surface of this valve's sewing cuff is carbon coated in an effort to reduce thrombosis. [21] Jagdish Butany, MBBS, MS, FRCPC, Department of Pathology, Toronto General Hospital ...

Background Valvular heart disease (VHD) represents a significant burden on healthcare systems worldwide, necessitating ...

During this surgery, the damaged valve is removed and replaced with an artificial valve. The valve replacement is typically an open-heart surgery. A minimally invasive surgery or a catheter procedure ...

One of the longstanding challenges of pediatric pulmonary valve replacement is size and the ability to accommodate growth. Young children tend to quickly outgrow fixed size valves-leading to ...