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 ...

According to the NIH, about 1.6 million people in the U.S. suffer from a condition where the tricuspid valve does not ...

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 ...

A leaky heart valve occurs when a heart valve doesn’t close properly, allowing blood to flow backward. During pregnancy, this condition can affect circulation and increase strain on your heart. A ...

Individuals can help strengthen their heart valves through dietary changes, regular exercise, and managing blood pressure. Strong heart valves are essential for a healthy heart. A strong, functional ...

The advisory committee considered evidence from several sources on transcatheter heart valves for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in people with aortic stenosis. The clinical evidence ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Tainan’s Chi Mei Medical Center has successfully treated a 67-year-old man with heart failure by using a minimally invasive catheter-based heart valve procedure instead of ...