Right-sided heart failure happens when the right ... type of heart failure include arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats), heart valve disease, and, in severe cases, sudden cardiac arrest.

The mitral valve is often described as having a ... leading to a hoarse voice. Chest pain from right-sided heart strain may occur due to severe venous pulmonary hypertension.

The septum separates the right-hand and left-hand side of the heart. The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle and opens due to a build-up of pressure in the ...

This happens during inspiration when increased venous return to the right side of the heart delays the closure of the pulmonic valve (major effect), and decreased return to the left side of the ...

the right side pumps blood through the pulmonary ... and out through an artery. The valves prevent the blood flowing backwards. The heart is relaxed and blood flows into both sides from the ...

Members of the team spoke with the News about their experiences performing the BATMAN procedure and its future implications.