When Marek Wach didn’t respond to treatment for a virus, doctors found a far more serious problem: aortic valve disease.

Learn the differences between Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR) for treating aortic stenosis.

A young mother’s life-threatening condition was discovered just in time. Today, she feels blessed to have her life back.

Patients often mistake one type of genetic testing for the other. Find out the differences — and benefits — of each.

A strong woman faces her health challenges head-on with support from Michigan Medicine and a special group of women.

Learn the symptoms of cardiac disease and effective treatments from a Michigan Medicine cardiac surgeon

A group of cardiologists is changing the conversation about a form of heart disease and exercise. One patient details how she’s maintaining an active lifestyle while minimizing risk.

Active individuals with heart-related concerns might seek the help of a sports cardiologist. Here’s what these medical specialists can do.

A new clinical trial is testing a catheter-based approach to treating mitral valve regurgitation, providing a faster procedure with a shorter recovery time.

Often connected to each other, these emergency cardiac scenarios can be deadly. Learn the signs and symptoms of both — and what to do next.

What is a widowmaker heart attack? A Michigan Medicine cardiologist breaks down the symptoms, risk factors and treatment approach for this severe cardiac event.

What causes a heart attack? Discover twelve risk factors for a heart attack and find out lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk.

Just 24 hours after her birth Mila was diagnosed with TAPVR, a critical heart condition, thanks to a Michigan mandated newborn screening for heart defects.

Under the new blood pressure guidelines, 100 million Americans have hypertension. Learn the causes of high blood pressure and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.

One young man’s struggles with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome have served to strengthen his faith and shape his career.