The number of heart attack deaths has plummeted in the U.S. over the course of the last half-century. Doctors have tied the remarkable shift to improved detection and more effective treatment for ...

Swollen ankles are often overlooked, but they can be an early warning sign of heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump blood effectively. One of the most visible symptoms of heart ...

While heart attacks can happen suddenly, sometimes symptoms present themselves weeks ahead of the cardiac event itself. Unusual fatigue, sudden shortness of breath, any chest discomfort, new sleep ...

Alex Balmes thought it was anxiety causing his symptoms, but it was heart failure at 30. Here's what this young dad wants ...

The heart works tirelessly throughout life, pumping approximately 2,000 gallons of blood daily through a complex network of vessels that nourish every cell in the body. When this vital organ begins to ...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans experience what medical professionals call “silent” heart attacks—cardiac events so subtle that victims often dismiss them as minor discomfort or stress.

While severe heart conditions are often linked to older age or sudden medical emergencies, our hearts frequently provide subtle warnings long before serious issues develop. In the demands of everyday ...

Dr. Besser's father suffered a heart attack and had ignored every symptom. April 19, 2012 -- It's the phone call you never want to receive. "Hi, it's mom. We're at the hospital. They are admitting Dad ...

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in America—it causes roughly one out of every five female deaths, which is more than breast cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, or accidents—yet there’s still ...

Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, looks at the signs of heart disease you can see. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): ...

The heart works relentlessly, yet most misunderstand it until something goes wrong. From silent symptoms to emotional stress, ...