Heart valve disease is more common in older people since heart valves can develop damage over time that affects their function. Early diagnosis and treatment are key. Share on Pinterest Getty Images ...

As transcatheter aortic valve replacement edges toward being a consideration for younger, lower-risk patients, researchers are beginning to think not only about achieving good clinical outcomes during ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Two new pilot studies addressing transcatheter valve orientation during deployment and future coronary access presented at TCT 2019 provide mixed results, with one study suggesting ...

Heart valve disease doesn’t always require surgery. Nonsurgical treatments like medications, lifestyle changes, or minimally invasive procedures are sufficient for some people. Your heart has four ...

Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), the most common heart valve birth defect, is associated with genetic variation in human primary cilia during heart valve development, report researchers. Crucial to cilia ...

The heart pumps blood throughout the body to provide the needed oxygen and nutrients. In the heart, blood flows to get oxygen from the lungs to deliver to the cells. Some of the most important ...