When Melissa Demiranda was seven months pregnant, she went to see a cardiologist at the suggestion of her OB-GYN. In the days leading up to the appointment, Demiranda, 34, was waking up gasping for ...

Pregnancy Heart Health Changes Every Mother Should Know During pregnancy, the heart and blood vessels work harder to support ...

Heart failure during pregnancy is a dangerous and often under-detected condition because common symptoms -- shortness of breath, extreme fatigue and trouble breathing while lying down -- are easily ...

Valve disease affects how blood moves through the heart, and pregnancy is often a time when symptoms first appear or become more noticeable. Learning about a heart valve condition during pregnancy can ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Pregnancy is supposed to be a beautiful experience. But for some women, it can turn dangerous fast. Heart conditions like preeclampsia and postpartum cardiomyopathy are leading causes ...

A leaky heart valve occurs when a heart valve doesn’t close properly, allowing blood to flow backward. During pregnancy, this condition can affect circulation and increase strain on your heart. A ...

Shortness of breath, known as “dyspnoea” in medicine, is a subjective sensation of difficulty in breathing. It is a common symptom experienced by individuals across various age groups, and can be a ...