The lack of mobility that often accompanies a hospital stay can cause a blood clot to form in a vein. Blood-thinning medication can prevent clots from forming.
The FDA has approved a heart replacement valve that is implanted via a catheter. Men with heart disease who receive androgen-deprivation therapy for prostate cancer should have their heart health monitored carefully.
Statistics from an American Heart Association survey reveal what women do and do not know about heart disease.
Catheter ablation has emerged as a potential treatment for atrial fibrillation, but about half of those who have the procedure need a follow-up, it is not known if the treatment is permanent, and there can be serious side effects.
Chest pain is an indicator of a possible heart attack, but it may also be a symptom of another condition or problem. The type and location of the pain can help doctors determine what is causing it.
Secondhand smoke is a serious public health problem, and is almost as harmful for nonsmokers as smoking is for smokers.
In a study, people who used a motorized scooter to enhance their mobility experienced an increase in their levels of blood sugar.
People who ate walnuts daily as an addition to their regular diets had more flexible arteries at the end of the trial period.
When I attempt to go into the outdoor pool at my beach club, I gasp for breath, get dizzy and light-headed. I read that some people who are very sensitive to cold water may sustain a heart attack from submersion in cold water. Is this a possibility?
I recently had stents placed in two coronary arteries. The doctors, of course, told me to quit smoking. I have tried to quit but just can’t. Hearing over and over that I need to quit leaves me feeling depressed. Is there news that might give me some hope?