WASHINGTON, DC – The VMA Valve Basics Seminar and Petting Zoo comes to Pasadena, TX, November 9-11, 2022. This is the first time the program is offered in person since 2019, and has some new content ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a baby boomer and health-conscious male, I didn’t expect to learn that I have mitral valve disease or to get a strong recommendation to surgically repair or replace the damaged ...

There are three types of bicuspid aortic valves — types 0, 1, and 2. Experts classify these types based on whether the leaflets of the valve have fused to form a ridge. A bicuspid aortic valve is a ...

• The first step in selecting a valve is determining its function. • Review Cv or pressure drop when considering one valve versus another. • Don’t overlook maintenance requirements when specifying a ...