Articles for Tag: "Heart"

New device helps those with heart failure lead more normal lives  Featured
New device helps those with heart failure lead more normal lives
Advocate patient pioneers life-changing technology that uses a pillow at home to warn her doctor when symptoms arise.
Cardiac arrest more deadly for those living in high-rises 
Cardiac arrest more deadly for those living in high-rises
Learn why experts say survival of a sudden heart stoppage decreases for people living in tall buildings.
A slow heartbeat isn’t necessarily a bad thing 
A slow heartbeat isn’t necessarily a bad thing
An expert cardiologist shares what factors can lead to various heart rates.
Kidney disease linked to heart health problems 
Kidney disease linked to heart health problems
Even a small decline in kidney function can cause subtle changes to the heart, a new study finds.
Deaths from heart problems could be cut in half 
Deaths from heart problems could be cut in half
Preventable factors account for large percentage of cardiac disease deaths in the U.S.
What does blood pressure really mean?  Featured
What does blood pressure really mean?
Here’s what you need to know about this vital measurement.
Is a sunny outlook better for your heart? 
Is a sunny outlook better for your heart?
Optimists are twice as likely to have ideal cardiovascular health.