Heart Valve Matters

Heart Valve Collaboratory

Heart Valve Matters is presented by the Heart Valve Collaboratory and serves to highlight trends, technology, and breakthroughs in the field of cardiology.

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September 10 · 22 min
Bioprosthetic Valve Durability: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach
Martin Leon, Philippe Pibarot, and Ajit Yoganathan discuss the evolving understanding of bioprosthetic valve failure, the challenges of tissue deterioration, and the need for improved testing and collaboration to enhance valve longevity, especially for younger patients.
August 13 · 21 min
RHD Series: Initiatives of the World Heart Federation to Fight Rheumatic Heart Disease
Ami Bhatt and Jagat Narula discuss the World Heart Federation's initiatives to combat Rheumatic Heart Disease and other neglected cardiovascular diseases, advocating for research, government action, and primary care for early detection.
July 30 · 21 min
RHD Series: The Burden of Rheumatic Heart Disease
Ami Bhatt and Jagat Narula discuss the global impact of rheumatic heart disease, its challenges, and ongoing efforts for prevention and treatment.
June 19 · 16 min
From Playbook to Practice: Making Early Feasibility Studies Easier to Launch
Tamim Nazif and Kate Dalton discuss key aspects of the EFS Playbook and templates, including how these resources can help streamline study startup timelines.
June 19 · 11 min
EFS Catalyst
Margaret Kayo and Lisa Boyle tell the story of the genesis of EFS Explorer, a new search engine designed for efficient early feasibility study start‑up.
May 21 · 18 min
Mentorship and Career Building
Ami Bhatt and Sheila Klassen discuss the importance of seeking out mentors and creating a career path.
May 7 · 15 min
Tricuspid Training Series: Evaluation and Management of Patients with Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation
Rick Nishimura and Michael Mack outline the evolving role of surgery in the treatment of severe tricuspid regurgitation patients.
April 23 · 15 min
Echocardiographic Evaluation of the Patient With Tricuspid Regurgitation
Rick Nishimura and Paul Grayburn discuss the role of echocardiography in properly evaluating and managing TR patients.
March 26 · 14 min
Tricuspid Training Series: Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Interventions
Rick Nishimura and Paul Sorajja discuss how catheter-based approaches can help patients with severe symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation.
February 26 · 15 min
Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Series: How to Encourage Growth in Hypoplastic Right Hearts
Ami Bhatt speaks to Henri Justino about strategies to support right ventricular growth, PA/IVS, and where current advancements can take us in the future.
February 26 · 13 min
Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Series: In-Vivo Assessment of Novel Cardiac Valve Prostheses
Ami Bhatt and John Carney discuss how in-vivo assessments can inform the development of devices for children.
February 12 · 15 min
Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Series: Computational Modeling for Surgical Planning
Ami Bhatt and David Hoganson explore how 3D modeling and simulation are impacting cardiac care and surgery in young patients.
February 12 · 15 min
Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Series: Rheumatic Valve Disease
Ami Bhatt and Robert Levine discuss both challenges in diagnosis and new research that will improve treatment and identify biomarkers.
January 29 · 16 min
Proactive Management of Aortic Stenosis: Moving Beyond Watchful Waiting
Brian Lindman and Christopher Cook review the paradigm shift from passive watchful waiting to proactive management of severe aortic stenosis.
January 29 · 15 min
Key Updates and Clinical Implications from the 2025 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for Valvular Heart Disease
Michael Mack and Michael Borger outline the most important shifts and clarifications in the 2025 ESC/EACTS VHD guidelines.
January 29 · 17 min
From Images to Action: The 2025 ASE Guidelines for the Standardization of Adult Echocardiography Reporting
Linda Gillam and Cynthia Taub discuss how the latest ASE guidelines are redefining the role of echocardiographers, highlighting how the communication of critical findings can improve patient outcomes.
January 15 · 16 min
Modernizing the Data Infrastructure for Clinical Research
Michael Mack and Amy Abernathy discuss how to streamline research and accelerate timelines in order to provide timely care.
January 2 · 19 min
Tricuspid Series: An Overview of Surgery in TR
Michael Mack speaks with Francesco Maisano about the surgical management of tricuspid regurgitation.
Dec 18, 2025 · 15 min
Global Burden of Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease: Part 3
Juan Granada and Greg Roth take a deep dive into the prevalence, consequences, and treatment of mitral valve disease.
Dec 4, 2025 · 19 min
Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease Series: Tissue Engineering
Ami Bhatt speaks with John Mayer about the advancements in pediatric heart valve applications.

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