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

A new study found that either dilating the tricuspid valve opening or displacing the papillary muscles that control its operation can cause the valve to leak. A combination of the two actions can ...

Transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects in children is a highly effective procedure, but it can result in tricuspid regurgitation ... These changes may result in papillary ...

Opens in a new tab or window Based on the finalized national coverage determination (NCD) for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, Medicare will cover the procedure when used for an FDA ...

The US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized its national coverage determination (NCD) for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) when used to treat patients with ...

CMS has approved Medicare and Medicaid coverage for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement procedures for the treatment of symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation. The procedures will be subject to ...

Researchers are working on artificial muscles that can keep up with the real thing. They have now developed a method of producing the soft and elastic, yet powerful structures using 3D printing.

SPEND ANY AMOUNT of time on the muscle-building corners of social media and you’ll start to wonder, Why do all these people eat the exact same thing? You know the meal I’m talking about ...

The most common line is that every biceps curl and squat rep you do in a workout will 'rip' or 'tear' your muscles – then your body repairs the damage as you recover, resulting in new muscle growth.

As springtime approaches and gays begin to dig out their favorite pairs of 3-inch inseams, it’s important to remember one thing: muscles are not created equally! A highly followed poster on ...

The funding will be put towards an early feasibility study, designed to determine the clinical effectiveness and safety of Laplace’s transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement system. If successful, ...

Comparison of laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation with percutaneous radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma involving specific sites: A ...