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Learn what to expect before, during, and after heart valve surgery.

Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a test that allows your doctor to record images of your heart from inside your esophagus, or food pipe.

Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and sores (ulcers) in the inner lining of the rectum and colon. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Read on to learn about how this condition is diagnosed and treated.

Your doctor will outline a treatment plan to help you live better with cardiomyopathy and stop it from getting worse. Follow your doctor's instructions. And read on to learn helpful tips.

Aortic insufficiency means your aortic valve has problems closing. Blood leaks back through the valve. Extra blood may cause the ventricle to stretch. A stretched ventricle doesn't squeeze as well. In time, the heart won't move blood the way it should.

Mitral insufficiency means your mitral valve has problems closing, letting blood leak back through the valve. Mild cases of mitral insufficiency, when a small amount of blood leaks, rarely lead to problems. But severe cases can cause damage to the ventricle and heart muscle.

Tilt table testing is a simple test that helps the doctor find the cause of your fainting. It checks how changes in body position can affect your blood pressure. Read on to learn more.

If you have risk factors for heart problems, it's important to watch for signs of a heart attack, such as chest pain.

Having CAD (heart disease) can be stressful. You may have worries about your health and future. If you ignore these feelings, they can slow your recovery.