Heart failure (HF) is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, affecting millions of people and placing ...

Researchers discovered why ventricular assist devices (VADs) used to support the left ventricle of cardiogenic shock patients can induce right ventricle dysfunction. They also developed a test that ...

These risk factors include high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol, high blood sugar, excess weight and reduced kidney ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a silent threat to heart health. It gradually damages blood vessels and the heart, forcing it to work harder. This can lead to serious issues like heart ...

Physicians at Emory University Hospital performed the first-ever surgical implantation in the United States of a brand-new type of heart pump designed to help save patients with heart failure, using a ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

High output heart failure represents an uncommon type of heart failure that affects fewer than 1% of people seeking medical care for heart problems. Unlike typical heart failure where the heart pumps ...

When most people think of heart health, they imagine cardio exercises, nutritious meals and regular doctor visits. Yet, few would suspect a link between their heart and calf muscles. Surprising as it ...