The heart can be compared to a water pump that does not stop working, and the four "gates of the heart" — the mitral, ...

A bicuspid aortic valve may present few problems throughout your life. But you’ll still need to live a heart-healthy lifestyle and monitor your cardiovascular system to prevent complications. The ...

People who underwent a minimally invasive procedure to have their heart's aortic valve replaced had similar health outcomes ...

People living with aortic stenosis (AS) could gain earlier access to innovative care and treatment thanks to a new effort ...

The companies have teamed to develop an alternative to TAVR that combines the benefits of a less-invasive procedure with the ...

Aortic stenosis happens when your aortic valve does not open all the way causing pressure to build in the left ventricle. This pressure blocks blood flow as it leaves the heart. In other words, the ...

You may not need surgery to repair an aortic valve. A nonsurgical catheter procedure with small incisions may be a better option in some cases. Share on Pinterest Getty Images When the aortic valve in ...

Aortic valve insufficiency is a form of valvular heart disease. It occurs when the aortic valve does not function properly. This may cause the heart to work harder and can lead to heart failure.

Valvular heart disease, also called heart valve disease, occurs when you have a diseased or damaged heart valve. When your heart pumps blood, your valves open and close to keep blood flowing in the ...

Background Stroke after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an infrequent but serious complication with ...

An aortic stenosis murmur is an unusual sound the heart makes due to a narrowing of the aortic heart valve. The narrowed heart valve restricts blood flow from the heart, which can create a murmur.