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New heart valve fix helps dogs with leaky valves

June 27, 2026

A new vet trick called TEER fixes leaky heart doors in dogs with wobbly valves. When a dog’s mitral valve flaps too much, blood leaks backward every time the heart beats. Ten dogs with serious leaks got this tiny fix—no big cuts, just a catheter feeding a clip to pinch the valve shut. Before and aft

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Why Men and Women Handle Heart Valve Surgery Differently

July 9, 2025

Heart problems can be tricky. One such issue is degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR). This is when the mitral valve in the heart doesn't close properly. It can lead to blood flowing backward. This condition affects men and women differently. But how? That's what researchers wanted to find out. S

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Heart's Hidden Troubles: When Two Issues Team Up

May 5, 2025

Heart disease is a big deal. It's a leading cause of death worldwide. Two conditions often go hand in hand: aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. They are both problems with the heart's valves. Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve. This valve controls blood flow from the heart to