Beyond the heart, the study hints that other transplantable organs could benefit from improved cold storage methods using a simple diuretic.

Risk of heart failure (HF) has been shown to increase as body mass index (BMI) increases; however, BMI has limitations as an obesity measure. Over median follow-up of 13 years, waist-to-height ratio ...

Those people have a greater risk of death compared to those who see a cardiologist at least once a year. Even ...

Virginia Tech researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have discovered that microscopic structural changes in the aging heart may reduce the risk of irregular heartbeats.

Tailoring the number of consults based on HF severity, which can be assessed pragmatically, could pay dividends, say ...

People with irregular sleep schedules had a 26% higher risk of major cardiovascular events, even if they got the recommended ...

Many patients with heart dysfunction have pulmonary hypertension, more so if they have enlarged hearts or irregular ...

If you have cancer, you expect to see an oncologist, but if you have heart failure you may or may not see a cardiologist.

Semaglutide, available under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, may help decrease the risk of major adverse cardiovascular ...

The Joint Commission and the National Quality Forum have recognized two health systems and one physician for standout patient safety efforts. Every year, the two organizations hand out the John M.

To elevate the profile of heart valve failure, Edwards Lifesciences is expanding its partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. The two organizations first teamed up in August 2023 to raise awareness of ...