Active clinical trials for "Heart Valve Diseases"

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), congenital anomaly present in 2% of the population, is defined by the presence of two sigmoid valves instead of three. It is conventionally associated with histological abnormalities of the wall of the ascending aorta, risk factors of aortic dystrophy observed in 50% of cases, and dissection. Long considered an accident of development, the discovery of mutations in the NOTCH1 gene in 2 families alternating BAV and aortic dystrophy suggests the existence of a genetic predisposition and a common genetic origin for these two pathologies. Data on the genetic basis of the BAV are still limited, but the existence of a large phenotypic diversity suggests the involvement of other genes. The establishment of large collections of DNA will allow great advances in this field. The purpose of this project is to confirm the existence of a genetic determinism at the origin of the BAV with or without dystrophy of non syndromic ascending aorta, identifying genetic defects associated with the presence of a BAV in a series of candidate genes.

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the association between cardiac valve calcification and the 1-year mortality after lower-extremity amputation in diabetic patients. Diabetic patients requiring lower-extremity amputation were retrospectively studied. Preoperative detailed anamnesis was taken. Cardiac valve calcification was assessed using echocardiography at baseline. One-year follow-up was conducted and included clinical visits, hospital record assessment, and telephone reviews to obtain the survival status of patients. Researchers compare the survival group to the mortality group to study the relationship between the cardiac valve calcification and mortality.

To monitor the long-term performance of the CE Marked NeoChord Artificial Chordae Delivery System

Bicuspid Aortic Valve (BAV) is the most common congenital heart malformation in adults, but very little is known about the genetic causes or risk factors for adverse outcomes. Currently, it is estimated that most cases of aortic stenosis in patients less than 65 years old are caused by BAVs. BAV patients are also at high risk to develop aneurysms of the ascending aorta, which may lead to aortic dissections. Dr. Prakash and his colleagues plan to use individual genetic information to identify persons with BAV who are at high risk for complications and to customize therapies.

The National Registry of Genetically Triggered Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Cardiovascular Conditions (GenTAC) was initiated in 2006 by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). GenTAC established a registry of 3706 patients with genetic conditions that may be related to thoracic aortic aneurysms and collected medical data and biologic samples. The study ended in September 2016. Data and samples are available from NHLBI and requests should be made to BioLINCC. See the NHLBI website for more information: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/research/resources/gentac/.

Surgical treatment is the only approach with potentially defined clinical success for organic mitral valve (MV) regurgitation. Recurrent or persistent complaints after initial successful MV repair is a clinical challenge in current practice. Especially when echo parameters at rest are within or near normal ranges and patients presenting disproportionately symptomatic in relation to the observed results. However, while MV regurgitation is a hemodynamic disease, currently used 2-dimensional (2D) transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) at rest lacks information about hemodynamic changes. Physical stress echocardiography is a promising technique to complement nowadays rest TTE in order to improve interpretation of hemodynamic changes. However, normal values for exercise echo are lacking in this postoperative patients cohort. A prospective, observational trial to determine normal values in stress echocardiographic parameters in asymptomatic patients after successful MV repair for organic MV regurgitation, is therefore highly needed. Purpose of the SEP- study is to determine normal values in stress echocardiographic parameters in asymptomatic patients at least 6 months after successful MV repair for organic MV regurgitation. These normal values for stress echo are of utmost importance to correctly and accurate interpret stress echo results during postoperative follow-up and to improve clinical decision making in patients post MV repair.

Since the first implant in September 1982, the Medtronic Hancock® II has provided more than 20 years of excellent hemodynamic performance and durability. Design improvements over the past generations include: low profile, flexible stent, Supra-X™ supra-annular placement, T6 anti-calcification tissue treatment, modified fixation process, CINCH® advanced implant system and ULTRA™ minimized sewing ring. Valve sizing is a critical consideration in obtaining optimal hemodynamic performance. This is particular true in small aortic roots. A critical issue is the size of the prosthesis in relation to the patient's annulus. The objective of this clinical study is to evaluate, at six and twelve months, the hemodynamic performance of the HancockÒ Ultra™ bioprosthesis in the aortic position, to analyze the incidence of patient prosthesis mismatch, correlation of gradients, and to ascertain frequency at which a larger valve size is used vs. a patient's debrided annulus diameter.

Due to various causes, such as brain impairment, environment changes, anxious,et al. patients, who undergo cardiopulmonary bypass, often suffer from poor quality of sleep. In chinese traditional medicine, acupuncture can improve the quality of sleep in patients with sleeping disorder. But it remains acupuncture could improve the quality of sleep in patients with heart operations.

To assess the association between cabergoline and other dopamine agonists (DAs), and symptomatic, diagnosed serious cardiopulmonary disorders, including: Cardiac valve regurgitation Diffuse Pleural/pulmonary thickening and pericardial and retroperitoneal fibrosis Heart failure Total, cardiac and respiratory mortality

Methods study to evaluate use of cardiac ultrasound to assess heart valve abnormality in people.