The human heart is an extraordinary organ, responsible for tirelessly pumping blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body. Its rhythm—heart rate—is an essential vital sign checked ...

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 ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart condition where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick. This makes it harder for the heart to work correctly. Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) ...