Diastolic heart failure causes a stiff left ventricle that prevents the heart from relaxing between beats. Common symptoms include coughing, tiredness, and shortness of breath. Systolic and ...

Lisa Schiff, once a fixture of the New York art scene and an adviser to Hollywood stars and wealthy collectors, will spend two-and-a-half years in prison for defrauding millions from clients of ...

An Australian man with heart failure has become the first person in the world to survive more than 100 days with an artificial titanium heart as he waited to receive a donor transplant.

Researchers have reported a link between cardiovascular issues and hot weather, forecasting that heart disease could double or triple in the next 25 years if current climate trends continue.

Abstract: Heart valve disease has a large and growing burden, with a prognosis worse than many cancers. Screening with a traditional stethoscope is underutilised, often inaccurate even in skilled ...

Limited evidence exists on the prognostic role of continuing medical therapy in patients with heart failure (HF) and an ejection fraction (EF) that has improved over time. This study assessed rates of ...

Assessment of evidence on reported non-genetic risk factors of congenital heart defects: the updated umbrella review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2022;22:371. doi: 10.1186/s12884-022-04600-7 ...

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Potassium is a mineral that’s vital for heart health and especially for blood pressure management. However, few people get enough potassium in their diet. Bananas are a great source of potassium ...

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During feelings of anxiety, the brain kicks the heart into overdrive. But as it races, does the heart, in turn, talk to the brain? For centuries, scientists have debated whether the heart holds sway ...