Bacteria responsible for chronic gum disease have been found living inside calcified human aortic valves, a discovery that ...

Harmful bacteria from gum disease may contribute to heart valve issues. A new study suggests Porphyromonas gingivalis impacts ...

Valvular heart disease, when any heart valve struggles to allow adequate blood flow through and from the heart, can be fatal if not detected and managed in a timely manner. It has been estimated that ...

Good oral health supports overall well-being and may help reduce inflammation associated with chronic diseases, including ...

Millions of adults have gum disease, but many do not realize that it is more than a dental problem. Gum disease happens when ...

Severe valvular heart disease (VHD) is common in patients with cancer and is linked to poorer survival. Procedures on the heart valves — especially catheter-based interventions — may improve prognosis ...

The updated ESC/EACTS Guidelines have been produced by an international panel of experts that includes co-Chairpersons, Professor Fabien Praz, an interventional cardiologist at Bern University ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests ...

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 ...

Doctors warn that persistent breathlessness and fatigue may signal heart valve disease, a growing condition that can lead to heart failure.