According to the American Heart Association, anything above 120/80 mmHg is considered elevated blood pressure, while anything ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common hereditary heart disease. It causes the left ventricle to thicken, the ...

Dr. Zipes answers the question: 'Heart Attack vs. Heart Rhythm Problems?' — -- Question: What is the difference between a heart attack and heart rhythm problems? Can one cause the other? Answer ...

Heart disease continues to stand as the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease in the U.S., was responsible for the deaths of nearly ...

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common forms of irregular heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias). It originates in the atria, the upper chambers of the heart, and causes the heart to beat ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women - for about 1 in 5 women - in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 60 million American ...

People consume energy drinks, alcohol and a combination of the two for a reason, often as a pick-me-up combined with stress ...

Heart disease has been the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. for decades, but the type of heart disease deaths is changing. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association looked at ...

Conditions of the heart often develops silently over time, refusing attention until they begin to impact everyday life. One of such conditions is a Leaky Heart Valve or heart valve regurgitation, ...

A new study delves into the unconventional causes of heart attacks in women and people under 45. It points at the need for expanded understanding of heart attack prevention. It also reminds us that ...

However, a new study suggests that these heart attacks often have other causes. The researchers noted that this was especially true for younger women. This is important since different treatments are ...