Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve, which connects the heart to the rest of the body. It affects millions of people and can be fatal if left untreated. At present, there are no ...

Background Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital heart disease and a major risk factor for aortic stenosis (AS). Myocardial remodelling response to AS plays an important prognostic role1.

Aim: Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is a common congenital cardiac condition. The presence of BAV in non-elite athletes has been poorly investigated; it is usually asymptomatic until valvular stenosis, ...

As one year ends and another begins, the importance of health becomes ever more prominent in ageing hearts. The proper functioning of the cardiovascular system is one of the most important concerns ...