A leaky heart valve may sound scary. But with close monitoring and treatment, you can live a normal life. Your heart has four chambers that help circulate blood throughout your body. Keeping the blood flowing in the right direction are valves (also called leaflets or cusps), which shut tightly and prevent blood from backflowing. However, these valves
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 6.2 million adults in the U.S. have been diagnosed with heart failure. Also known as congestive heart failure, the condition is characterized by a weakened heart muscle no longer able to pump blood to the rest of the body. Heart failure can be chronic and progress over time,
Marfan Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting about one in 5,000 people in the U.S. People born with this inherited condition have a mutation in the FBN1 gene that makes fibrillin, the substance that gives the strength and elasticity of our connective tissue. In short, without this gene, the connective tissues holding together our bones, tendons, cartilage, teeth,
Cardiovascular diseases make up several of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States — with heart disease at the number one spot. But heart disease isn’t the only threat to your cardiovascular system. There are many types of cardiovascular diseases, each with its own risk factors. The term “cardiac disease” refers
If you wake up with your heart racing, you’re probably wondering why it’s happening and whether or not to be worried. Oftentimes, someone who wakes up with a racing heart is fine. But a racing heart can also indicate other health problems, especially for those with certain pre-existing medical issues. Let’s explore this topic a
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