Sarah Newman, 88, who was a poor candidate for surgery, got a valve-replacement procedure this week at University Hospital that is less invasive, might get her home quicker, and will improve her quality of life.

...Hartline battled myriad health problems for years, from Hodgkin's disease in 1969, to triple bypass surgery in 2001 to heart valve replacement surgery in 2008. He died from complications as a result of his heart surgery."He was a fighter," said...

...last Harry Potter movie. In echocardiograms of the heart, for instance, 3-D technology can allow surgeons to study heart valves before they open the chest and in some cases keep them from cracking the chest altogether.The visual difference between...

...people in the U.S. with leaky heart valves soon might be able to get them...test of repairing or replacing heart valves through arteries rather than drastic...valve. Other devices for other heart valves are in late-stage testing, and...

...common organs and tissues recovered today include kidneys, liver, heart, pancreas, lungs, intestines, bone, skin, heart valves. That means that one donor can potentially benefit 60 people or more, according to LifeLink of Georgia.Currently...

...during a recall. The FDA requires comprehensive tracking of only 14 types of devices, including pacemakers, mechanical heart valves and breast implants. Manufacturers trace other medical products only as far as the distributor. Hospitals record the...

...Granfeldts. She has a "terrible family history" of heart disease and has had an irregular heartbeat; he has had a heart valve replaced. But at 67, they and their relationship are in good shape. Patience is key, as is communication and keeping...

...his sister, Sook, were born. In 1980, the family moved to California, where his mother worked in a factory making heart valves. His parents saved their money until they had enough to open a convenience store. They decided to open their store...

...Representatives, has died. He was 93. Mr. Littlejohn died Saturday of complications from surgery Jan. 31 to replace a heart valve, said his son, Cameron Littlejohn. "He had a great deal of difficulty getting his strength and his appetite back...

...defect. After a series of tests Saturday, doctors here came to the conclusion that Marcus Giles might have a faulty heart valve that isn't closed, as it should be. Giles will return to Atlanta today and see Dr. John Cantwell, a cardiologist...