As American Heart Month gets underway, experts are warning that heart issues during pregnancy could set the stage for future risks from stroke and heart attack. Cardiovascular disease during pregnancy ...

If you're looking to have an active pregnancy, you may wonder whether you have to think about your heart rate while exercising. The good news is that you don't have to get hung up on monitoring your ...

Cardiac problems are on the rise in pregnant women. During pregnancy, a woman’s heart rate is estimated to increase by at least 25 per cent. This can place women at a higher risk of a range of heart ...

February is Heart Health Awareness Month. Heart disease is the number one killer among women because it can lead to a heart attack or a stroke. Even breast cancer claims fewer lives Pregnancy is like ...

Friday is "National Wear Red Day," which brings attention to the fact that cardiovascular disease is the number one killer for women. According to the American Heart Association, it kills more women ...

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 ...

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 ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I found out during my pregnancy that I have mitral valve stenosis. How common is valve disease, and what should I know about it? ANSWER: Valve disease affects how blood moves through ...