Patients heading into surgery for diseased aortic valves are showing up with more than calcium deposits on their tissue.

The incidence of cardiovascular disease is rising across the globe, with more than 28 million people worldwide living with ...

A gum disease bacterium may contribute to aortic valve calcification through inflammation, according to preliminary human ...

Gum disease bacteria may spur calcium buildup in the heart's aortic valve, leading to a common and serious heart valve ...

The renowned Spanish physician has repeatedly spoken about his fascination with the strength and endurance of the heart.

Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the ...

Scientists at ETH Zurich and the South African company Strait Access Technologies are using 3-D printing to produce custom-made artificial heart valves from silicone. This could help meet an aging ...

Valves are one-way gates in the heart that keep blood flowing between the four chambers of the heart. There are four valves in the heart and each one has strong flaps called “leaflets” that control ...

Researchers have developed a method for cheaply producing heart valves in the span of minutes that are functional immediately after being implanted into sheep. The scientists call their method ...

While a person may need medication or surgery to manage heart valve disease, incorporating exercise into a treatment plan can offer additional benefits. It can increase heart function and fitness.

Mitral regurgitation (MR) is backward leakage of blood from the heart’s left ventricle to the left atrium. Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is backward leakage of blood from the right ventricle to the ...