UC Irvine researchers uncover important differences in common heart valve narrowing condition, bringing hope for more precise care.

A Kolkata hospital successfully implanted a pacemaker in a woman with a rare heart condition, marking the first such case in India. Led by Dr. Soumya Patra, the procedure tackled anatomical challenges ...

A leaky heart valve means blood isn’t moving correctly through one of the heart’s four valves. This can cause complications like heart rhythm disturbances and heart failure. But treatment is usually ...

The HALO Trial represents a new opportunity for surgeons seeking a valve replacement for pediatric patients with no alternative approved treatment options ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--St. Jude ...

You can develop shortness of breath if you have heart valve problems. This is because your heart valves help move blood through the four chambers of your heart and throughout your body. Your heart ...

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 ...

A leaky heart valve — also known as heart valve regurgitation or valve insufficiency — is a heart valve that does not close properly. As the heart pumps, some blood leaks back through the valve. The ...