Mitral annular calcification (MAC) is a progressive, degenerative process increasingly recognised for its clinical impact.

Partially calcified valve leaflet tissue, including unaltered collagen (blue), calcified collagen (yellow to red) and aggregated calcium phosphate nodules. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The human body has ...

Exercise has long been recognized by clinicians, scientists and public health officials as an important way to maintain health throughout a person’s lifespan. It improves overall fitness, helps build ...

University of California, Irvine and Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health researchers have identified fundamental structural and functional differences between two major causes of mitral valve stenosis ...

Calcium deposits can form in different parts of the body, including the arteries, joints, and skin. Eating foods high in potassium, like bananas and avocados, may help reduce calcium buildup in ...

New research suggests X-ray images may offer an early warning sign for cardiovascular disease — the leading cause of death ...