Transcatheter aortic-valve implantation (TAVI) is associated with procedure-related stroke. Cerebral embolic protection (CEP) devices may reduce embolization to the cerebral circulation and hence the ...

Introduction: Heart valves have long been regarded as uncomplicated, avascular, and passive structures. However, we hypothesise that their structure and function are complex. Therefore, we have ...

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Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China Valve replacement is the main therapy for valvular heart ...

With climate change intensifying and scientists warning that humanity is running out of time to limit global warming to 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels, 2021 has been a fraught year for the planet.