Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale is out of the hospital after undergoing open-heart surgery Tuesday, according to a social media ...

Mitraclip is a groundbreaking procedure transforming cardiac care by treating mitral valve regurgitation. This minimally ...

Without proper treatment, a leaky mitral valve can cause irregular heart rhythm and heart failure, according to the Mayo ...

The S1 heart sound is two of your heart valves closing. It's the first sound doctors can hear with a stethoscope. Learn what ...

Considering taking supplements to treat mitral valve prolapse? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of mitral valve prolapse. Follow the links to read ...

Cardiac researchers at Intermountain Health have received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to study ways to ...

Heart disease is a common problem with our pets and is sadly often diagnosed too late to be able to make a difference.

Open heart surgery for aortic or mitral valve repair or replacement has traditionally required opening the patient’s chest through their sternum (breast bone). In many cases today, a minimally ...

Discover the latest updates on the health of the President of the Calabria Region, Roberto Occhiuto, after his heart surgery.

Comedian and broadcaster Sir Michael Palin is to have surgery to fix a "leaky valve" in his heart. The Monty Python member discovered a problem with his mitral valve - a small flap that stops ...