Second-year students at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston will soon participate in a unique education experience using classroom computers converted into human hearts. Sort of. The ...

Heart valves allow blood to flow one way and prevent it from flowing in the wrong direction. The tricuspid valve controls blood flow between the right atrium and right ventricle. The bicuspid or ...

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins caused by weakened valves that allow blood to pool. While often a cosmetic issue, they can pose health risks like blood clots and skin ulcers. Self-care ...

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 ...

Here's how to correctly identify a heart attack and properly react during a heart emergency, according to cardiologists.

Mitral valve regurgitation is a common heart valve condition in which the mitral valve cannot close properly. Cardiologists may implant mitral valve clips to help the valve close effectively. Mitral ...

Many runners analyze every aspect of their performance to find and fix the smallest faults. And expert guidance often centers ...