Heart

Signs You Have a Heart Disease

Dec 03, 2020 PM EST

Heart diseases can persist even without being diagnosed with it. Here are signs you need to look out for before going to your physician and ask for diagnoses.

Arteriosclerosis: What Is It and How Do I Avoid It?

Dec 01, 2020 AM EST

Narrowing arteries can be really fatal. Read more to know more about arteriosclerosis and what it does to your arteries.

What is Arrhythmia and How Can You Fight It?

Nov 26, 2020 PM EST

Have you ever heard of Arrhythmia? Read this article to know how you can prevent and fight the heart condition.

Cases of Abnormal Blood Clotting Linked to COVID-19

Nov 03, 2020 PM EST

Research suggesting a link between the immune system and blood clots on COVID-19 patients.

Boy Born With ‘Half a Heart’ Gets a Lifesaving Transplant

Oct 23, 2020 AM EDT

Reports said further tests showed the boy would be born with "be born essentially half a heart." Specifically, he had "hypoplastic left heart syndrome" or HLHS, a condition where the heart's left side is underdeveloped.

4 Worst Foods That Could Harm Your Heart

Oct 14, 2020 AM EDT

According to the Center for Cardiovascular Health Medicine at NYU Winthrop Hospital on Long Island, Barbara Geroge, MD, saturated fats increase LDL or "bad cholesterol," compared to HDL or good cholesterol.

Doctor-Turned-Patient: This Cleveland Clinic Physician Is a Massive Heart Attack Survivor

Aug 27, 2020 AM EDT

No one thought that Fredrick Wilson, DO would ever suffer a massive heart attack, having been in an extraordinary physical condition.

Wine Hurts Heart Health

Jul 10, 2014 PM EDT

Wine will not boost heart health, according to a new study.

Over-trained Runners Die Sooner

Apr 01, 2014 PM EDT

Training too much has proven unhealthy for runners, according to a study which assessed the longevity of life among runners who extensively train.

Advanced Defibrillators Save More Lives

Mar 31, 2014 PM EDT

Jump-starting a person's heart to the rhythm of their own heart beat can help a victim of heart failure not only avoid complications, but potentially live longer, according to a recent study.

Heart Risk Associated With Drinking Diet Soda

Mar 31, 2014 PM EDT

Diet sodas and other beverages intended for calorie counters have been associated with an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes in postmenopausal women, according to the results of a new study.

Sythnetic Valve Works Better Than Open-Heart Surgery

Mar 29, 2014 PM EDT

A minimally invasive synthetic valve has proved more effective at replacing diseased aortic heat valves than open heart surgery, resulting in a notably higher survival rate among patients, according to the results of a Phase III trial.

Researcher Develops an Implantable "Mini Heart"

Mar 28, 2014 PM EDT

Experts are suggesting that implanting a "mini heart" that functions outside the original could help patients with chronic venous insufficiency circulate blood.

Broken Heart Syndrome: The Medical Result of Tragedy

Mar 27, 2014 PM EDT

Massive spikes in cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or "broken heart syndrome," have been identified in U.S. states directly following large-scale incidents of tragedy, such as a natural disaster.

New Heart Risk Calculator Released by Experts

Mar 27, 2014 PM EDT

New heart health recommendations are extending to consider younger generations' long-term risks of heart disease as determined by a risk assessment took called the JBS3 risk calculator.