Days went by and the girl's doctors never figured out what was wrong. When she was transferred to a different hospital, however, the issue was quickly identified and corrected.
Former NBA player Muggsy Bogues, who also acted in the 1996 film Space Jam, is one of many athletes now participating in the registry. "I’ve lost too many friends to cardiovascular disease," he said.
An investigational device could help interventional cardiologists avoid the limitations of drug-eluting stents, according to a new analysis published in JACC.
It was another strong quarter for Edwards Lifesciences as the company's TAVR platform continues to gain momentum. The FDA's approval of multiple Edwards valves for the treatment of asymptomatic severe AS represents a potential game-changer for the entire industry.
Follow-up care after a successful heart transplant can be challenging—both for providers and their patients. Consider, for example, the fact that so many patients who develop complications never actually present with symptoms.