Scientists have developed a new method called ESCAPE, which is engineered sacrificial capillary pumps for evacuation ...

The global heart valve frame market is poised for significant growth over the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing prevalence of cardiovascular ...

Congenital heart defects (abnormalities of the heart that are present at birth) are the most common type of birth defect and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 4 ...

Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed.

At the University of Minnesota, researchers keep hearts alive outside the body for hours. Medtronic uses them to develop ...

When going through open-heart surgery, patients like Williams are often so concerned about the operation itself that they may not consider what recovery will be like. “Many of o ...

Aortic stenosis, affecting nine million people globally, is often unnoticed as symptoms are mistaken for aging. This heart ...

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 ...

Ida Anna Cappello of the Heart Rhythm Management Centre of the University Hospital Brussels (VUB) has made significant strides in the field of biomedical engineering by developing innovative 3D ...

Bradycardia refers to a resting heart rate that is slower than usual. A heart rate of fewer than 60 beats per minute (bpm) may indicate an underlying health issue, but this is not always the case.

For patients suffering from severe heart disease, the thought of getting an open bypass surgery may be terrifying—and it’s ...

The East Texas Mega Heart Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at Lufkin’s Pitser Garrison Convention Center.