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 ...

Bladder function is often compromised in juvenile patients with posterior urethral valves (PUV). In infancy, such abnormal bladder function is characterized by low compliance or overactivity, but ...

The development of intraoperative transoesophageal echocardiography together with improved understanding of the functional anatomy of the aortic valve have allowed the design of several new ...

Heart valve disease can be caused due to multiple factors like ageing, congenital defects and infections hence, it is crucial to understand the causes and symptoms of heart valve diseases for early ...

What is a Prosthetic Heart Valve? A prosthetic heart valve is an artificial device surgically implanted into the heart to replace a heart valve that has become damaged. The human heart has four valves ...