A leaky heart valve means blood isn’t moving correctly through one of the heart’s four valves. This can cause complications like heart rhythm disturbances and heart failure. But treatment is usually ...

You topped off the air in your tires, but a few days later, you notice that one of them is low again. It could be a hole, but before you go through the hassle of searching for one or making an ...

A leaky heart valve occurs when a heart valve doesn’t close properly, allowing blood to flow backward. During pregnancy, this condition can affect circulation and increase strain on your heart. A ...

Hansen Watkins had always been active but he became listless. Cardiologists found Watkins had a leaky valve. Blood was seeping back into his lungs, drowning him. Since he had a history of heart ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Earlier this year, when leaks around Louise Calhoun's replacement mitral heart valve kept her from walking more than a few feet before needing to rest, University of Alabama at ...

A leaky heart valve does not close properly, causing leakage between the heart chambers. Depending on the severity of the leak, there are different treatments available, from medication to surgery. A ...