Heart failure is the end-stage of many heart diseases, including and most commonly, heart attack (myocardial infarction). Acute myocardial infarction (MI) causes inflammation and scarring (fibrosis) ...

The patient, identified as Hadi Mustafa Hamad, was suffering from unstable blood pressure and declining kidney function for ...

Hot cocoa made with cocoa powder can do so much more for you than just warm you up on a chilly day. Studies have shown that ...

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 ...

Accurately measuring electrical signals and calcium levels in the heart can lead to earlier treatment of potentially fatal conditions, such as heart attack or congestive heart failure. Calcium plays ...

Doctors and nutrition experts say a simple habit - eating two bananas a day - may support gut protection, heart health and ...

Cocoa, abundant in flavanols, is gaining recognition for its positive impact on heart health. Regular intake enhances blood ...

The procedure used to treat arrhythmias typically allows for a short recovery time, but precautions are necessary to preserve healthy heart function. Heart ablation creates little scars on heart ...

A critically ill 58-year-old Iraqi patient with just 15% heart function and multi-organ failure recovered after a high-risk ...

You probably know someone who is affected by cancer. This disease results when cells divide uncontrollably and can make a person sick, sometimes very seriously. I’m a biologist who specializes in the ...

Heart disease may contribute to changes in sexual function, such as reduced libido, vaginal dryness, or erectile dysfunction. However, sexual activity is safe and healthy for most people with heart ...