February is American Heart Month. Sister Bay’s David Lienau wasn’t even aware that his heart health was in jeopardy. But ...

The signs of aortic stenosis on physical exam include a systolic murmur, usually loudest at the ... The first human TAVR was performed by Dr. Cribier in 2002. [33] There have been three ...

Aortic stenosis, affecting nine million people globally, is often unnoticed as symptoms are mistaken for aging. This heart condition, common in elderly, restricts blood flow due to valve narrowing, ...

Love said doctors first detected he had a heart murmur during a routine physical 10 years ago, Golfweek reports. He was sent to a cardiologist, who confirmed a leaky valve in his heart.

Wearable devices have come a long way from counting steps or heartbeats, with new tech offering the ability to track blood oxygenation, glucose levels and blood pressure – though its reliability ...

At UHealth, doctors have perfected the TAVR procedure. This allows patients to recover more quickly and get back to enjoying what they love. “TAVR, it stands for transaortic valve replacement.

Background Aortic stenosis is a degenerative condition with high mortality in its severe stages and no preventive treatment.

It's called transcatheter aortic valve replacement — or TAVR. We're learning more with Dr. Clauden Louis, cardiothoracic surgeon with BayCare.

Timely intervention, including procedures like TAVR, is crucial. Regular check-ups and awareness of symptoms can aid early diagnosis and treatment.

Aortic stenosis is a disease often diagnosed in its asymptomatic phase due to its distinct murmur and the widespread use of noninvasive imaging. The history, however, is still of paramount ...