Guarding the inlet to the left ventricle, the mitral valve prevents backflow to the left atrium during ventricular systole. In its open state, the valvar leaflets are like a funnel extending from the ...

BACKGROUND: Circular RNAs derived from both nuclear and mitochondrial genomes are identified in animal cells.

The Simplici-T ® Annuloplasty System offers a first-of-its-kind approach to mitral and tricuspid valve repair. It is the first flexible band to eliminate the need for traditional sizing ...