Victoria Kickham, Senior Editor, started her career as a newspaper reporter in the Boston area before moving into B2B journalism. She has covered manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain issues ...

Heart valves keep blood flowing in the right direction between the heart's four chambers. Mechanical valves last longer than bioprosthetic valves but require lifelong blood thinners. Most of the time, ...

After getting a mechanical heart valve, you need to take blood thinners to prevent clots. People with mechanical valves usually take warfarin, which can cause bleeding, so it's important to monitor ...