An expert has issued a warning to people if they notice a specific sign when pressing down on the fingernails.

Pressing down on your fingernails could reveal a subtle yet serious indicator of heart trouble, according to a doctor.

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, ...

They added: "It is most commonly associated with severe aortic valve insufficiency; however, it can also be seen in patients with coarctation of the aorta as well as in patients with high-output ...

Earlie Smith experienced an aortic dissection. Months later, her brother, Larry Smith, also had one. The same doctor helped ...

They added: "It is most commonly associated with severe aortic valve insufficiency; however, it can also be seen in patients with coarctation of the aorta as well as in patients with high-output ...

Background Aortic stenosis is a degenerative condition with high mortality in its severe stages and no preventive treatment.

New 20-year data show a survival rate of 90% with few repeat surgeries after this complex operation that can only be ...

This is an emergency, Conner said. About 50% of people who have an aortic dissection die at home. Of the other 50% who make ...