Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a defect in which the temporary blood vessel connecting the

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder that affects more than 18 million Americans, and

When the heart muscle becomes inflamed (myocarditis), it cannot pump as well because of damage

A myocardial bridge is a band of heart muscle that lies on top of a

In patients with MVP, one or both of the mitral valve leaflets are enlarged, and the

Certain variables play important roles in a person’s chances of developing heart disease. These variables

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is rare but serious. It is the most common cause

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an inherited disease that directly affects the heart muscle. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure, is known as “the silent killer.” More

Normal heart sounds come in pairs. The sounds are often described as a constant “lub-dub,