Heart failure management includes the four pillars (quad therapy) in HFrEF and HFpEF, plus advances in heart transplantation ...

The 5 second leg test is a simple self-check that looks for swelling in the legs or ankles as a possible early warning sign ...

When the heart struggles to pump efficiently, a cascade of events unfolds. Fluid accumulates in the lungs and extremities. Breathing becomes labored. Simple activities like climbing stairs or carrying ...

For millions of people with heart failure, the latest treatment options — including advanced surgical procedures and innovative devices to assist a failing heart — can be game-changing, especially ...

High blood pressure causes your heart's walls to thicken, which increases your risk of congestive heart failure (CHF). Coronary artery disease decreases blood flow and can weaken your heart over time.

New drugs and a growing awareness of the common condition offer hope for patients. By Nina Agrawal Ann Ramirez first noticed something was wrong when, at age 48, she started waking up in the middle of ...

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 ...

The American Heart Association released its 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update, and a reminder that heart disease remains a challenge.

Smartwatches aren't just for tech-savvy young people. Many older people wear an Apple Watch or similar technology in case of falls, to monitor their heart health, or simply to motivate them to get up ...