Congenital heart defects are abnormal structural conditions of the heart, and/or large blood vessels, that are present at birth. Symptoms might not be apparent until later in life.

Exactly when do you go from having risk factors to having heart disease? These links take you to information on the tests a doctor uses to diagnose heart disease.

ALBANY, N.Y. — More than a thousand people gathered at the University at Albany for the 2025 Capital Region Heart Walk and Run, with nearly 1,500 participants o ...

Gum disease or inflammation, like gingivitis, has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Here's how flossing can help.

Complete heart block is the most serious type of heart block. It means that there’s a total block, or separation of electrical activity, between the upper chambers (atria) and lower chambers ...

PocDoc, £19.99 available from Superdrug pharmacies is an easy to use, at home heart health test, which helps you to understand your heart age, risk of Cardiovascular disease and key risk factors ...

Review Article Published: December 2006 Mechanisms of Disease: apoptosis in heart failure—seeing hope in death Jagat Narula, Nezam Haider, Eloisa Arbustini & Y Chandrashekhar Nature Clinical ...

These people had a 20 per cent higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. “No matter how much fibre they ate, their cardiovascular risk did not improve,” Prof Marques said.

The sudden demise of businessman Sunjay Kapur, 53, from a heart attack while playing polo, highlights the silent threat of heart disease in middle-age ...

BUTTER could actually reduce your risk of heart disease, scientists claim. A recent study showed that having teaspoonful a day was linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. The research, published… ...

Frailty is a condition characterized by increased vulnerability and decline in physical function. It's a growing concern in the aging population, particularly among those with heart disease.

Medigap is Medicare supplement insurance, which a person with Original Medicare may buy. The plans pay 50–100% of Parts A and B costs, including those for cardiovascular disease. Extra Help ...