A catheter is inserted into the femoral artery and guided to the heart. The catheter is then opened, and a valve is attached to the aortic valve. The valve is…
The Groundbreaking ProcedureThe Duke Health team, led by Dr. John R. Thompson Jr., performed the world's first living mitral valve replacement surgery on a 17-year-old girl. The First Living Donor…
The Emergency Bypass Valve FailureThe emergency bypass valve, located at 158, is a critical component of the city's water supply system. It is designed to divert water from the main…