Aortic stenosis is fairly uncommon among young people, though not absent. In younger folks, the disease is typically caused by a congenital heart condition. As we age, calcium deposits can build up ...

Women are often underdiagnosed and undertreated when it comes to heart disease, particularly conditions like aortic stenosis.

Earlie Smith experienced an aortic dissection. Months later, her brother, Larry Smith, also had one. The same doctor helped ...

Q. I have a leaky heart valve that may need surgery down the road. Can you tell me about heart-valve surgery in one of your columns? A. First, let’s explain briefly how the heart works.

Growing up with a heart disease, Ashley Pecora never knew what her life was going to look like—until two years ago when she ...

This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...

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Saudi German Hospital Saves Life of 54-Year-Old Italian Tourist After Sudden Aortic Rupture Dubai, UAE – A 54-year-o ...

Background Aortic stenosis is a degenerative condition with high mortality in its severe stages and no preventive treatment.