Valvular Heart Disease, 6th Edition: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease

Part of the renowned Braunwald family of references, Valvular Heart Disease, 6th Edition provides today’s clinicians with award-winning coverage of the full range of medical and surgical diagnosis and treatment for safe and effective practice. Authored by internationally renowned experts Drs. Catherine M. Otto and Brian Lindman, along with a team of contributing authors, this comprehensive guide offers clear, authoritative guidance to help you apply the latest evidence-based approaches in your daily practice.

This sixth edition is fully updated with the latest procedures, imaging modalities, basic science, diagnostic criteria, and treatment guidelines in valvular heart disease. Here’s what you can expect:

• New Content: Discover updated information on transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), the timing and type of intervention for mitral regurgitation, complications of valvular diseases, bicuspid aortic valve disease, tricuspid regurgitation, and more.
• In-Depth Mechanisms: Explore the underlying mechanisms of valvular heart disease, including molecular pathways, clinical and genetic risk factors, and epidemiology, with new chapters on screening and early detection of valve disease.
• Comprehensive Disease-Oriented Chapters: Each chapter focuses on specific types of valvular heart disease

Authors:
Catherine M. Otto MD (Editor)
Edition:
6th
Publication Date:
April 2, 2026
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