The device is basically a small balloon they put into the damaged mitral valve to stop the blood leaking backwards through it. This would reduce the strain on my heart and give it a chance to ...

A tiny balloon may be able to help doctors identify heart surgery patients who could be at risk of a potentially fatal complication. The tube-shaped balloon — which is just a couple of ...

Graffiti artist Banksy's seventh work in his month-long artist's series in New York City is a Band-Aid-covered heart balloon floating on a wall in Brooklyn. The piece is accompanied by an audio ...