Abnormal blood flow in the aorta is linked to inflammation and breakdown of the vessel wall in conditions where the aorta is dilated. The findings can contribute to better diagnosis and open up new ...

Valvular regurgitation is when blood flows backward through the chambers of your heart. It can be mild and not cause symptoms, or it can be life threatening. Your heart is a muscular organ that ...

An aortic stenosis murmur is an unusual sound the heart makes due to a narrowing of the aortic heart valve. The narrowed heart valve restricts blood flow from the heart, which can create a murmur.

Severe aortic stenosis is the final stage of aortic stenosis, which is the narrowing of the aortic valve. In severe aortic stenosis, symptoms can impair quality of life. Stenosis refers to a narrowing ...

S1 and S2 are the normal heart sounds you hear when the heart valves close. Heart murmurs are extra sounds that can be heard during systole, diastole, or as a continuous sound. S3 and S4 are abnormal ...

A patient with a prolonged history of shoulder pain attributed to arthritis, sought medical attention. Because this pain could also be a sign of cardiovascular issues, the physician recommended an ...

Cold hands and leg cramps may signal poor circulation. Here's what the 2026 research says and the natural fixes worth trying ...