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.

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

Evidence for device fracturability under routine balloon inflation with modest pressures ...

Rapid, dynamic visualization of valves and myocardium is possible with volume rendering of 3D cardiac MRI, 4D cine and flow images.

Can a worn-out leaky heart valve be replace without opening the chest? Here's what you need to know about the latest treatments.

A leaky heart valve means blood isn’t moving correctly through one of the heart’s four valves. This can cause complications like heart rhythm disturbances and heart failure. But treatment is usually ...

Know how you can support your heart health by adopting smarter health habits, from understanding the early signs to lifestyle ...

Peer-reviewed independent bench testing examines the TransForm™ mitral valve repair ring and highlights lifetime ...

Open-heart surgery has long been the primary approach for heart valve replacement. Today, however, breakthrough catheter-based technologies offer patients minimally invasive alternatives to ...

As Heart Month comes to a close, a Virginia Beach woman who was running out of options for a life-threatening heart condition ...