Aortic stenosis is the narrowing of the valve in the aorta, the major artery carrying blood from the heart to the body.

Cardiac valvular disease is any disease process involving one or more of the four valves of the heart. These conditions occur largely as a result of aging. Most people are in their late 50s when diagnosed, and more than one in ten people over 75 have it.

Cardiac valvular disease is any disease process involving one or more of the four valves of the heart. These conditions occur largely as a result of aging. Most people are in their late 50s when diagnosed, and more than one in ten people over 75 have it.

Mitral valve disease is a failure of the heart's mitral valve to open and close properly, causing a backflow of blood into the heart.

Mitral valve disease is a failure of the heart's mitral valve to open and close properly, causing a backflow of blood into the heart.

Valvular structural heart disease occurs one or more of your heart's four valves do not function properly, disrupting normal blood flow. At SIU Medicine, our structural heart disease specialists provide comprehensive care using the latest in diagnostic technology, medical management, and minimally invasive catheter-based procedures. Our Structural Heart Clinic brings together a team of interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and specialized nurses to provide a thorough consultation for patients and their families. For each condition we offer treatment by minimally invasive devices or

Hyponatremia occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is too low.

Hyperkalemia occurs when there is too much potassium in the blood. This can cause muscle weakness, irregular heartbeats or even a heart attack if not treated.

Disorders of electrolyte and fluid balance occur when the levels of minerals like sodium, potassium, or calcium in the body are too high or too low.

Glomerulonephritis (GN) is a disease that causes swelling and damage in the tiny filters of the kidneys.