Heart problems can be tricky. One such issue is degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR). This is when the mitral valve in the heart doesn't close properly. It can lead to blood flowing backward. This condition affects men and women differently. But how? That's what researchers wanted to find out. Surgery is often needed to fix DMR. There are two main types of surger...

Heart disease is a big deal. It's a leading cause of death worldwide. Two conditions often go hand in hand: aortic stenosis and mitral regurgitation. They are both problems with the heart's valves. Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve. This valve controls blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. When it narrows, the heart has to work harder t...