One of the most common signs of heart valve disease is shortness of breath. Some people notice this when they are walking, ...

About 2.5% of Americans have heart valve disease, most of whom are older adults. It refers to several conditions that prevent one or more of the valves in the heart from working right. When left ...

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 ...

Mitral valve, computer illustration. Valvular heart disease can, if found early, be managed and potentially mitigated before the need for surgery. As such, education is important so that cardiology ...

More than a quarter of "healthy" adults over 60 have undiagnosed heart valve disease, a new study from the University of East Anglia in England finds. Take this news to heart. You could have a common ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - More than 11 million people in the United States have heart valve disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the condition causes about 28,000 deaths each year.

Even women who felt well before pregnancy may begin to notice symptoms around 28 to 30 weeks, when the cardiovascular system reaches its peak workload.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people across the world. Seeing a cardiologist can make all the difference.

Take this news to heart. You could have a common condition that increases your risk of heart attack and stroke — and not even know it. More than a quarter of “healthy” adults over 60 have undiagnosed ...