An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulging of the aorta, the largest artery in the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Aortic valve disease is a condition in which the heart’s aortic valve does not work properly. Learn more about symptoms and treatment. rest
A surgical procedure used to treat people with aortic valve disease.
A floppy or leaky mitral valve is an underappreciated disease that can be effectively repaired by mitral valve surgeons in specialized centers. Patients generally experience significant improvement in symptoms after surgery and should expect a near normal life expectancy.
Coronary artery disease is a buildup of cholesterol or plaque that causes arteries to stiffen, narrow, and restrict blood flow. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death in the United States.
Structural heart disease a term commonly used to describe defects or disorders in the heart’s structure—its valves, for instance.
A condition in which the membrane lining the heart's chambers and valves becomes inflamed.
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