Valvular Heart Disease: Current Knowledge and Therapeutic Prospects
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Cardiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editor
Interests: heart failure; non-invasive cardiology; ischechemic heart disease; myocardial infarction; myocardiopathies; pericardial diseases; arterial hypertension; dyslipidemia; atrial fibrillation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Valvular heart disease (VHD) has emerged as a significant contributor to the morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. With the increasing aging of the global population, the overall disease burden is bound to intensify further. In recent years, propelled by innovative therapies and advanced diagnostic technologies, the landscape of valvular heart disease management has undergone a marked transformation. The substantial progress in imaging technologies such as 3D echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging has greatly enhanced diagnostic accuracy. Innovative therapies like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and the MitraClip procedure are altering the treatment paradigm for high-risk patients. Advanced surgical approaches, including minimally invasive surgery and robot-assisted surgery, not only offer superior therapeutic outcomes but also enable faster postoperative recovery.
In this Special Issue, we will delve into these latest clinical advancements, with a particular focus on how they are reshaping treatment strategies and improving patient prognosis.
Dr. Simona Mega
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- valvular heart disease
- echocardiographic assessment
- cardiovascular imaging
- valvular regurgitation
- valvular stenosis
- structural heart intervention
- minimally invasive cardiac surgery
- catheter-based interventions
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