There are four valves in the heart and each one has strong flaps called “leaflets” that control blood flow. Leaflets open to let blood move through the heart and out to the rest of the body. They then ...
Aortic regurgitation, on the other hand, is leakiness of the aortic valve when it's closed. It causes blood to leak back from the aorta into the heart's left ventricle. Mitral Valve Disease The ...
When heart valves become diseased, they may stiffen, or become leaky, increasing the risk of heart failure, stroke, or heart attacks. Existing valve replacement options for patients have major ...
When valves are diseased, they become stiff and narrow or leaky and ineffective, meaning they either do not open fully or do not close properly when controlling blood flow around the heart.