The aortic valve is essential for the heart's well-being as it controls the flow of blood from the heart to the rest of the ...

The heart’s natural healing ability is limited but groundbreaking research and advanced therapies are offering new hope for ...

British cardiac patients will soon be fitted with heart valves that grow naturally within the body, marking a significant advance in treating heart disease. An initial group of over 50 patients ...

A team from Charleston, S.C.-based MUSC Health's Heart and Vascular Center became the first in the country to implant the Topaz device, a new transcatheter tricuspid heart valve replacement system.

Artery Vein Capillary Function Carry blood away ... flowing at high pressure as it leaves the heart; the largest artery is the aorta Contain valves to prevent back flow of blood Walls are made ...