PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Heart valves play an important role in the circulation of blood throughout the body. They open and close to control or regulate the blood flowing into and out of the heart.

Aortic stenosis is a disease of the heart valve. It involves the narrowing of the aortic heart valve, which reduces blood flow. The condition may cause a person to feel fatigued due to restricted ...

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 ...

Heart valve disease is more common in older people since heart valves can develop damage over time that affects their function. Early diagnosis and treatment are key. Share on Pinterest Getty Images ...

Aortic stenosis happens when your aortic valve does not open all the way causing pressure to build in the left ventricle. This pressure blocks blood flow as it leaves the heart. In other words, the ...

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Mitral valve disease is when the heart’s mitral valve stops functioning correctly. This can lead to blood not flowing around the body correctly and cause several health complications. The mitral valve ...

Surgery is usually the best fix for a severe heart valve disease. Different types of heart valve blockages can happen, and surgery is necessary to fix these problems. Your heart is split into four ...

That constant feeling of struggling to get enough air through your nose isn’t just annoying anymore. It’s affecting your sleep, your energy levels, and your overall quality of life. What started as ...