A Novartis heart drug lowered lipoprotein(a), a genetic heart risk factor, but failed to reduce heart attacks, strokes or ...

Doctors were hopeful the drug, which was being tested in a large clinical trial by Novartis, was going to be a powerful new ...

People speak of "butterflies in the stomach," a "racing heart," being "choked up" or needing to "catch breath." Language ...

We often think about heart disease as something that suddenly happens, like a heart attack, requiring a trip to the emergency ...

The heart is a complex organ that pumps blood throughout the body. It sits in the chest, slightly left of center, behind the breastbone, and between the lungs. A heart that is not healthy does not ...

It could lead to better diagnoses and quicker treatment.

Pericardial effusion is the medical term for fluid buildup in the space around the heart. Treatment can depend on what is causing the fluid to build up. The fluid appears between the membrane sac ...

Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.

Heart-healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Incorporating omega-3 fatty acids from fish and nuts ...

Danielle Huff was on her treadmill when she first noticed the pain in her chest. She had just recovered from a terrible case of COVID-19 about two or three weeks earlier, during which she’d had just ...