The mitral valve is often described as having a "fish ... are transmitted to the pulmonary veins and the right side of the heart. On exertion as cardiac output increases and the velocity of ...

The heart has four valves that open and close to move blood throughout the body. In some people, the mitral valve, located on ...

Catheterization of the right side of the heart always preceded transseptal ... in every patient with pulmonary hypertension after mitral-valve replacement (Fig. 1), an observation that extends ...

The mitral valve separates the left atrium (upper ... can occur with any condition that enlarges the heart's right side. The pulmonary valve sits between the right ventricle and the pulmonary ...

See the image to the right. Mitral valve prolapse is usually asymptomatic unless congestive heart failure occurs from mitral regurgitation. The mitral valve prolapse syndrome can be associated ...

Members of the team spoke with the News about their experiences performing the BATMAN procedure and its future implications.

If you've been told you have a tight valve, or stenosis, this American Heart Association video explains what it means and why it matters to your heart health. Valvular insufficiency or leakage happens ...

Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse. Follow the links to read common uses, side effects, dosage details and user reviews for ...

This valve is attached to the heart in two separate locations—one to the mitral annulus and the other ... the patient was turned with her left side up. She died suddenly, losing consciousness ...

OPB has premiered a new documentary that traces the development of the world’s first successful artificial mitral heart valve by a young, Oregon-based cardiac surgeon and a retired engineer.