Heart valve
View article: Valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation in a degenerated bioprosthetic aortic valve with severe aortic stenosis and regurgitation: a case report
Valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve implantation in a degenerated bioprosthetic aortic valve with severe aortic stenosis and regurgitation: a case report Open
View article: Comparing porcine versus bovine mitral valve replacement in terms of structural valve deterioration: a systematic review
Comparing porcine versus bovine mitral valve replacement in terms of structural valve deterioration: a systematic review Open
Background Bioprosthetic mitral valve replacements (MVR) commonly utilize either bovine or porcine valves; however, in terms of structural valve deterioration (SVD), clinical superiority between these valve types remains controversial. The…
View article: Relevance of Clonal Hematopoiesis in Immune Cells for Degenerative Aortic Valve Stenosis
Relevance of Clonal Hematopoiesis in Immune Cells for Degenerative Aortic Valve Stenosis Open
Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), defined as the presence of somatic mutations in subjects without other hematologic abnormalities has been recently associated with several cardiovascular diseases. Degenerative aortic…
View article: The Young Professionals Network: Building Momentum and Shaping the Future of the Heart Valve Society
The Young Professionals Network: Building Momentum and Shaping the Future of the Heart Valve Society Open
The Heart Valve Society Young Professional Network Board Initiative was established to foster the professional development, scientific engagement, and leadership potential of early career clinicians and researchers in the field of heart va…
View article: Mechanical circulatory support above a mechanical aortic valve during protected high-risk coronary intervention: a case report
Mechanical circulatory support above a mechanical aortic valve during protected high-risk coronary intervention: a case report Open
View article: Aspergillus Endocarditis in Native Valves in Non-Traditional Hosts: A Systematic Review of a Case in a Patient with CREST Syndrome and Advanced Liver Cirrhosis
Aspergillus Endocarditis in Native Valves in Non-Traditional Hosts: A Systematic Review of a Case in a Patient with CREST Syndrome and Advanced Liver Cirrhosis Open
Background: Aspergillus endocarditis is a rare but life-threatening form of infective endocarditis that typically occurs in patients with a history of cardiac surgery, prosthetic valve implantation, or profound immunosuppression. Native va…
View article: Towards standardizing mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair with deep-learning algorithm: a comprehensive multi-model strategy
Towards standardizing mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair with deep-learning algorithm: a comprehensive multi-model strategy Open
Background Severe mitral valve regurgitation requires comprehensive evaluation for optimal treatment. Initial screening uses transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), followed by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to determine eligibility …
View article: Histological Analysis of Lung Tissue and Pulmonary Vessels in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Mitral Valve Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension
Histological Analysis of Lung Tissue and Pulmonary Vessels in Cardiac Surgery Patients with Mitral Valve Disease and Pulmonary Hypertension Open
Aim To study morphological features of lung tissue and pulmonary vessels in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) associated with acquired mitral valve (MV) defects, with indications for surgical treatment. Material and methods This cr…
View article: Development of a standardized ovine aortic stenosis model: a pathomimetic platform for TAVI evaluation and durability testing
Development of a standardized ovine aortic stenosis model: a pathomimetic platform for TAVI evaluation and durability testing Open
Background Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has gained widespread clinical acceptance owing to its minimally invasive approach and enhanced postoperative recovery. This study developed a standardized ovine aortic stenosis (AS…
View article: Transcatheter measurement of mitral valve coaptation pressure: A proof‐of‐concept study using animal models
Transcatheter measurement of mitral valve coaptation pressure: A proof‐of‐concept study using animal models Open
Mitral valve repair (MVr) is the preferred surgical treatment for primary mitral regurgitation; however, its success is limited by the lack of validated, accurate, and objective parameters for assessing the complete restoration of physiolo…
View article: A Parametric Finite Element Analysis of Chick Embryo Aortic Valve Leaflet Biomechanics
A Parametric Finite Element Analysis of Chick Embryo Aortic Valve Leaflet Biomechanics Open
The anatomy and mechanical strength of aortic valve leaflets are critical determinants of the valve biomechanical behavior and long-term structural integrity. The embryonic de-velopmental period, when valves are forming, is critical in est…
View article: Impact of postoperative delirium on long-term neurologic and neuropsychiatric outcome after cardiac surgery or percutaneous valve replacement–a prospective observational study
Impact of postoperative delirium on long-term neurologic and neuropsychiatric outcome after cardiac surgery or percutaneous valve replacement–a prospective observational study Open
Background Patients undergoing cardiac surgery or percutaneous valve replacement may experience long-term neurologic and neuropsychiatric complications. The impact of postoperative delirium (POD) on these long-term complications remains co…
View article: Streptococcus agalactiae Endocarditis Involving the Tricuspid Valve and Device Leads in a Patient With an Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (AICD)
Streptococcus agalactiae Endocarditis Involving the Tricuspid Valve and Device Leads in a Patient With an Automated Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (AICD) Open
View article: Corrigendum to “Effectiveness of cerebral embolic protection during transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials”. [IJC Heart Vasculature 61 (2025) 101842]
Corrigendum to “Effectiveness of cerebral embolic protection during transcatheter aortic valve replacement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials”. [IJC Heart Vasculature 61 (2025) 101842] Open
View article: Native Valve Infective Endocarditis Caused by Dual Infection of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas monteilii: A Case Report
Native Valve Infective Endocarditis Caused by Dual Infection of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas monteilii: A Case Report Open
View article: Mitral Regurgitation Severity and Echocardiographic Changes at 1-Year Postoperative: A Comparative Study of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Mitral Regurgitation Severity and Echocardiographic Changes at 1-Year Postoperative: A Comparative Study of Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Versus Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Open
Background: Limited research exists on evolution of coexisting mitral valve regurgitation (MR) severity following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in patients with aortic stenosis (…
View article: Hot topics in valvular heart disease and dyslipedaemias
Hot topics in valvular heart disease and dyslipedaemias Open
View article: Mechanics Post-TAVR for Trileaflet vs Bicuspid Aortic Valves
Mechanics Post-TAVR for Trileaflet vs Bicuspid Aortic Valves Open
Balloon-expandable TAVR for BAV has worse simulated mechanical metrics compared to TAVR for trileaflet aortic valve patients and is associated with high calcium volume.
View article: Small patients – Big needs: A material-based approach to develop miniaturised valves for congenital heart diseases
Small patients – Big needs: A material-based approach to develop miniaturised valves for congenital heart diseases Open
Paediatric valve replacements cannot be built by simply scaling down bigger-sized valve implants. Innovative approaches that combine novel material systems, processing technologies, and device designs are needed to develop adaptable, durab…
View article: 3D Immunolabelling of Human Aortic Valves by Optimized CUBIC Tissue Clearing and its Application for Neural Mapping in Aortic Stenosis
3D Immunolabelling of Human Aortic Valves by Optimized CUBIC Tissue Clearing and its Application for Neural Mapping in Aortic Stenosis Open
Calcific aortic valve stenosis (CAVS) is characterized by significant structural alterations in the aortic valve. However, its neuroanatomical landscape remains poorly understood. In this study, we developed an optimized three-dimensional …
View article: Numerical Simulation of Aortic Valve Leaflets Calcification Influence on Hemodynamic Performance Using Fluid–Structure Interaction Approach
Numerical Simulation of Aortic Valve Leaflets Calcification Influence on Hemodynamic Performance Using Fluid–Structure Interaction Approach Open
Aortic valve calcification is the process of calcium buildup on the leaflets of the aortic valve, preceding functional insufficiency. Calcification underlies the development of aortic stenosis by stiffening the valve leaflets, leading to r…
View article: No Mismatch and a Lifetime Valve: Surgical Strategy
No Mismatch and a Lifetime Valve: Surgical Strategy Open
Background: Prosthesis patient mismatch (PPM) is associated with poor outcomes in literature. Prevention of mismatch is crucial in aortic valve replacement, yet there is no current consensus on preventative strategies. Objectives: This stu…
View article: Fatal Complications in Candida parapsilosis Endocarditis—A Case Report
Fatal Complications in Candida parapsilosis Endocarditis—A Case Report Open
Fungal endocarditis, despite being a rare diagnosis, has a higher morbidity and mortality rate compared to bacterial endocarditis. Candida species are the most common isolated pathogens involved in fungal endocarditis. Diagnosis is suspect…
View article: Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Heart Valve Interventions: An Integrative Review of Studies Using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Questionnaire
Quality of Life of Patients Undergoing Heart Valve Interventions: An Integrative Review of Studies Using the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Questionnaire Open
View article: Septic Pulmonary Embolism in a Patient with Infective Endocarditis and Post-Tricuspid Prosthetic Valve Replacement: A Case Report
Septic Pulmonary Embolism in a Patient with Infective Endocarditis and Post-Tricuspid Prosthetic Valve Replacement: A Case Report Open
INTRODUCTION: Septic emboli migration originating from a prosthetic valve can cause embolic injury in various organs. Pulmonary embolism is one of the uncommon presentations. CASE PRESENTATION: A 35-year-old male with a history of recurren…
View article: Treatment of Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation with the TricValve System Implantation—Preliminary Results of a Prospective Registry
Treatment of Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation with the TricValve System Implantation—Preliminary Results of a Prospective Registry Open
Background: Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is a common valvular heart disease that often causes disabling symptoms. Caval valve implantation with the TricValve system is one of the transcatheter treatment options proposed for TR symptom redu…
View article: Valve Repair Versus Valve Replacement: Current Evidence and Long-Term Outcomes – A Systematic Review
Valve Repair Versus Valve Replacement: Current Evidence and Long-Term Outcomes – A Systematic Review Open
Background: Mitral valve disease remains a leading indication for cardiac surgery worldwide. Surgical approaches include mitral valve repair (MVr) and mitral valve replacement (MVR) , with ongoing debate regarding their relative long-term …
View article: Invasive Hemodynamics and Risk Stratification in T-TEER: Moving Beyond ESC Thresholds: EuroTR Registry Insights
Invasive Hemodynamics and Risk Stratification in T-TEER: Moving Beyond ESC Thresholds: EuroTR Registry Insights Open
BACKGROUND: Right heart catheterization plays a pivotal role in the preprocedural evaluation of patients considered for transcatheter tricuspid valve edge-to-edge repair. This study aimed to explore the potential impact of hemodynamic para…
View article: Redo-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (Redo-TAVI)—Pilot Study from Multicentre Nationwide Registry
Redo-Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (Redo-TAVI)—Pilot Study from Multicentre Nationwide Registry Open
Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of repeat transcatheter aortic valve implantation (redo-TAVI) in the polish population. Methods: In this multicentre nationwide registry (ClinicalTrials.gov identifie…
View article: In-Silico assessment of aortic valve function and mechanics under hypertension
In-Silico assessment of aortic valve function and mechanics under hypertension Open
Introduction Calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD) is the most common heart valve disorder. While hypertension is a major risk factor, the mechanisms by which elevated blood pressure contributes to calcification are largely unknown. Given t…