Your Guide to Heart Valve Health

Tricuspid regurgitation* is caused by a leak in the tricuspid valve and can be detected in around 65 to 85% of the population. What is compensated for…

There are various treatment options for defects and functional disorders of the heart valves. The latest procedures include minimally invasive…

If you want to find out more about heart failure, there are fortunately many ways of accessing information on the Internet. It is important to…

Symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue or oedema are often non-specific - in other words, they may or may not be caused by heart failure. In…

In patients with heart failure, acute decompensation can occur during the course of the disease, in which the function of the heart suddenly…

An ultrasound examination of the heart (echocardiography) is a very important diagnostic tool for people with heart disease. You can read about how it…

Lowering cholesterol without tablets - that's possible too! If you have high cholesterol levels, you should take a critical look at your lifestyle for…

Swelling in the legs caused by fluid accumulation often occurs in people who stand or sit for long periods of time. But what is behind it and what can…

Heart failure (cardiac insufficiency ) is a life-changing diagnosis. Especially if you have coronary heart disease (CHD) or have had a heart attack

A diagnosis of heart failure (cardiac insufficiency) can cause anxiety and, above all, raise many questions. What course of the disease can I expect

Too many calories, fats and too much sugar damage the heart and blood vessels - unfortunately, this is even more true for people who already suffer…

Restful sleep is important for our health; a lack of it often has an effect on the heart. If it is regularly difficult to sleep through the night,…

Many things are often different after a heart condition, including sex life. There is often uncertainty and fear of doing additional damage to the…

Heart failure (cardiac insufficiency) is one of the most important risk factors for the development of atrial fibrillation. Conversely, atrial…

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the most important causes of heart failure. Find out here why, together with high blood pressure (arterial…

On the one hand, it was long believed that people who weigh a few kilos too much live longer in the event of illness because they have more reserves.…

The consultation with the doctor is an important appointment. However, strong emotions and nervousness make it difficult for many patients to absorb…

Are you dependent on medication or other medical aids and would like to find out about their scientific background? There are many clinical studies on…

If the aortic valve is so leaky or narrowed that you suffer from symptoms, it may be necessary to replace the defective valve. There are various…

Many people with chronic heart disease have to take blood-thinning medication. You can read here how the various medicines work and for whom they are…

Leaky or narrowed tricuspid valves can lead to symptoms of shortness of breath and fluid retention in the legs and arms. Often not congenital, these…

Many people need to take medication regularly, but not all of them actually do. Here you can read about the reasons why those affected do not take…

Many people are aware of the physical consequences of heart disease. Less well known are the possible psychological problems. You can read here how…

Sport is an important part of daily life, especially for people with chronic heart disease. But which types of sport are suitable? And what is the…

A lot is written about the right diet for heart patients, some of which has turned out to be myths. Read here why these 3 nutritional myths belong in…

Our heart is the central organ that beats continuously from birth until death and pumps blood into our body. It supplies all organs and itself with…

Two important European specialist societies have recently published a new guideline on the treatment of heart valve disease. This helps doctors to…

The ravages of time also leave their mark on our heart valves. And as we get older and older, the number of heart valve diseases in this country is…