While many people fear a cancer diagnosis above all else, clinical data reveals that symptomatic aortic stenosis, a severe ...

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 ...

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 ...

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Aortic stenosis is a condition that often develops with age. It's caused by a buildup of calcium, which causes the aortic valve to become too narrow, reducing blood flow from the ...

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.

Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve that affects how blood flows through the heart and body. While not often linked to heart valve narrowing, high and irregular blood pressure can ...

In the United States, cardiovascular health is especially important. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and as many as 1.5 million people have been diagnosed with aortic stenosis ...

Retired professor Mr. Patil ignored breathlessness, fatigue, and chest tightness until diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, ...

Researchers have now proposed a molecular mechanism that links amyloid deposition in the aortic valve with degenerative calcification. They also theorize that other risk factors for CAVD, such as high ...

Aortic stenosis, a common yet often overlooked heart condition in seniors, can cause symptoms like breathlessness, dizziness, ...

As you get older, you may expect to feel a little slower. Climbing the stairs might leave you feeling winded. Yard work takes ...