A new study published in Frontiers of Medicine focuses on establishing normative values for left ventricular (LV) and left atrial (LA) size and function using three-dimensional echocardiography (3DE) ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . 4D model-guided cardiac resynchronization lead placement improved left ventricular function vs. standard care.

Cardiac physiologic pacing, also known as cardiac resynchronization therapy, is indicated in patients with heart failure, reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of 50% or less, and either a ...

Researchers have identified a key protein that may help failing hearts regain function, offering new insight into why some ...

LVNC is a structural heart problem that develops before birth. Later in life, it can cause symptoms like shortness of breath, irregular heart rhythms, and chest pain. Treatments include medications ...

No parent wants to find out that their child has a heart condition, but fortunately, children with ventricle defects can be helped with many different types of research-backed treatments and ...

A ventricular resection is a type of surgery that removes scar tissue or a tumor from a heart chamber to restore function. Often, a reconstruction or repair procedure follows this. The heart has four ...

The interventricular septum separates the heart’s two ventricles and plays a vital role in maintaining correct bloodflow. Sometimes a defect can occur or be present from birth. This can increase the ...

Left- and right-sided heart failure can both cause different symptoms. For instance, people with left-sided heart failure may experience trouble breathing, while people with right-sided heart failure ...