Heart disease is a type of cardiovascular disease that affects the heart’s structure and function. Several different heart conditions fall under the umbrella term for heart disease. The most common ...

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

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

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.

High blood pressure causes your heart's walls to thicken, which increases your risk of congestive heart failure (CHF).

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) - February is National Heart Health Awareness Month and during this month, The Hospitals of Providence is raising awareness of a particular disease that many do not realize they ...

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 ...

As you get older, you may expect to feel a little slower. Climbing the stairs might leave you feeling winded. Yard work takes longer. Or you find yourself napping more than you used to. While these ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women - for about 1 in 5 women - in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 60 million American ...