What are the risks of aortic valve replacement surgery, with or without open heart surgery?

Traditional aortic valve replacement carries all the dangers of open-heart surgery; in TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), your chest isn't cracked, but this procedure isn't risk-free either. Craig R. Smith, MD explains.

Learn how this potentially life-threatening condition may be treated with a newer, less-invasive procedure.

How controlling blood pressure and proteinuria can help protect kidney function for people with immunoglobulin A nephropathy.

Strategies to promote communication among the different healthcare providers you need to work with when managing GSD1a.

Put these practices into place and you could lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Checking these routine tests will help you manage your condition.