Good news for people suffering from aortic stenosis, a.k.a., a narrowing of the aortic valve that prevents blood from being pumped from the heart to the body and the brain.

According to a new article in The Wall Street Journal, people who have this condition could benefit from “experimental treatment that avoids open-heart surgery.”

The reason why the new treatment is so important is because approximately one-third of all people with aortic stenosis can’t undergo the surgery; for many, it’s simply too risky, says the article.

Click here to find out more about the new treatment, developed by Edwards Lifesciences Corp. And for more ways to stay healthy, visit our Heart Health Center.