Left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a minimally invasive procedure that’s used to reduce the risk of stroke that comes with atrial fibrillation (Afib).
Although a little stress in life is natural and good, there’s evidence that it can add up and emotionally drain us and physically affect our heart health.
MitraClip and mitral valvuloplasty are catheter-based techniques for repairing the mitral valve, a heart valve that keeps blood flowing in the right direction.
If a congenital heart disease (CHD) defect involves the narrowing (stenosis) of one of the four valves of the heart, a valvuloplasty may be a treatment option.
Making regular physical activity part of your lifestyle is one of the most effective ways to improve your heart health, but talk with your doctor first.
Smoking is a primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and can cause heart-related issues like sudden blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR, formerly TAVI) is one of the newer, less-invasive methods for replacing the aortic valve using a thin, flexible tube called a catheter.