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

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

The University of Akron's BETA Lab received a grant from the American Heart Association to help develop new, less invasive heart valve implants.

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

Cardiovascular problems like coronary heart disease and heart attacks are common, but not all heart-related diseases occur within the heart muscles or arteries. Issues can also arise with the heart ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mary Ann George had a question for Dr. George D'Angelo, shortly after the groundbreaking Erie heart surgeon replaced two of her ...

Heart valves allow blood to flow one way and prevent it from flowing in the wrong direction. The tricuspid valve controls blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle. The bicuspid or ...

Researchers create biodegradable heart valves using shape-memory polymers and 3D bioprinting for safer cardiovascular procedures.

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

Someone living with aortic stenosis that progresses quickly often has a worse outlook. But you can take steps to catch this heart issue early and work with your healthcare team to treat it. Your ...

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 ...