There are three types of bicuspid aortic valves — types 0, 1, and 2. Experts classify these types based on whether the leaflets of the valve have fused to form a ridge. A bicuspid aortic valve is a ...

Young people have heart valves with a rich blood-vessel supply. Studies in a variety of animal models show that by maturity, older adults don't normally have blood vessels in their valves. ‘Aortic ...

Valvular heart disease is a form of heart disease that occurs when one or more of the heart’s four valves don’t function properly. Valve replacement surgery may be an option if the valves of your ...