Most of us expect a heart attack to be obvious — sudden chest pain, a rush to the hospital, no question something is wrong.

Learn the symptoms of "silent heart attack" that could easily be mistaken for something far less serious. Plus, who has the ...

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What if doctors could determine heart health before ever stepping into the operating room? At Kennesaw State University, ...

A new study suggests that AI can analyze routine coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans to measure pericardial fat and ...

Covid can cause damage to the heart on a cellular level that can lead to lasting problems, including irregular heartbeats and heart failure, preliminary research suggests. Subscribe to read this story ...

Gigi Campos, 35, had a heart attack in February 2023. Though she had risk factors, doctors had always told her that she was young and healthy. As she recovered, Campos joined WomenHeart, a national ...

Low-carb and low-fat diets can lead to weight loss, but which is better for heart health? Cardiologists share foods that fit ...

Heart valve diseases affect how blood flows through the heart muscle. Not all people experience symptoms, even if the condition is severe. You may recognize these early signs and symptoms of heart ...

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create ...

Estee Williams has shared another update on her daughter's condition about seven months after she was born with a congenital ...