One of the most common signs of heart valve disease is shortness of breath. Some people notice this when they are walking, ...

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.

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

Unlike traditional heart disease, a UVA Health expert says lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and smoking do not play a significant role in preventing heart valve disease.

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

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

New minimally invasive heart valve procedures are helping patients recover faster, reduce complications and return to the ...

Modern medicine has advanced dramatically, yet one of the most common causes of sudden cardiac death continues to go undetected: heart valve disease, particularly aortic stenosis. This condition ...

Cleveland Clinic is offering a new robotic aortic valve replacement procedure that requires only a small incision in the neck and chest wall, resulting in a faster recovery time and reduced pain.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I found out during my pregnancy that I have mitral valve stenosis. How common is valve disease, and what should I know about it? ANSWER: Valve disease affects how blood moves through ...

Your heart works hard every day to keep blood moving through your body — and your heart valves play a big role in making that happen. When a valve isn’t opening or closing the way it should, it can ...