A new study reveals that the bacteria behind periodontal gum disease can harden heart valves by triggering a specific ...

Patients heading into surgery for diseased aortic valves are showing up with more than calcium deposits on their tissue.

Harmful bacteria from gum disease may contribute to heart valve issues. A new study suggests Porphyromonas gingivalis impacts ...

Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early ...

Gum disease bacteria may spur calcium buildup in the heart's aortic valve, leading to a common and serious heart valve ...

Almost one-third of people over the age of 60 have valvular heart disease, although less than 3% have clinically significant disease, according to new registry data from the United Kingdom. The ...

Valvular heart disease, when any heart valve struggles to allow adequate blood flow through and from the heart, can be fatal if not detected and managed in a timely manner. It has been estimated that ...

Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the ...

Severe valvular heart disease was present in 7.2% of a large cohort of patients with cancer who underwent echocardiography at a tertiary referral center. Those who received a valvular intervention had ...

The incidence of cardiovascular disease is rising across the globe, with more than 28 million people worldwide living with ...

Several studies, including a recent review article published in the European Journal of Pharmacology, suggest that serotonin ...