The goal of heart valve surgery is to repair or replace a malfunctioning heart valve to prevent the development ... This prevents the heart from working as it should and over time can lead to serious ...

Mitral valve disease affects the heart's left chambers ... damaged valves through procedures such as annuloplasty or leaflet repair. The recommended treatment is tailored to a person’s specific ...

UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Central Pa. today announced that its doctors treated a patient using the Half Moon Medical transcatheter mitral repair technology (Half Moon TMVr System). This ...