Myxomatous degeneration is the buildup of certain molecules in heart valve tissue, causing the valve to become loose or weak. Severe cases can lead to complications like heart failure. Myxomatous ...

Heart valve disease can start quietly, with symptoms you might just chalk up to getting older. However, health experts say ...

Exertional dyspnea (shortness of breath during minimal physical activity) is frequently attributed to physical deconditioning ...

Even women who felt well before pregnancy may begin to notice symptoms around 28 to 30 weeks, when the cardiovascular system reaches its peak workload.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Chances are that someone you know has mitral valve prolapse. It is one of the most common conditions involving the heart’s valves ...

Edwards Lifesciences’ SAPIEN M3 mitral valve replacement system has become the first transcatheter therapy utilizing a transseptal approach to snag FDA approval in the U.S. for the treatment of mitral ...