Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve that affects how blood flows through the heart and body. While not often linked to heart valve narrowing, high and irregular blood pressure can ...

Heart valve diseases affect how blood flows through the heart muscle. Not all people experience symptoms, even if the condition is severe. You may recognize these early signs and symptoms of heart ...

The accumulation of fatty deposits inside arteries leads to their narrowing, which blocks blood flow to heart tissue, and other body organs. The medical condition known as atherosclerosis, increases ...

To be able to observe the blood flow in the artificial heart in real time in the MRI, the researchers an Linköping University had to build a full-scale model of the human circulatory system. Using ...

The film presents a detailed fluorographic study of the normal heart using venous catheterization, showcasing physiological data such as pressure and flow measurements. It illustrates blood flow ...

When I go to the doctor for a checkup, one of the first things they do is listen to my heart. They want to make sure it’s healthy because it pumps blood to my whole body. I asked my friend Zhaokang ...

The aftereffects of a heart attack can vary, depending on factors such as the extent of damage. These may include heart failure, arrhythmia, and heart rupture. The aftereffects can influence recovery ...

Researchers have developed a method for cheaply producing heart valves in the span of minutes that are functional immediately after being implanted into sheep. The scientists call their method ...

Your sitting posture significantly impacts heart health by influencing blood pressure and circulation. Maintaining an upright ...