A new study raises questions about how financial stress fits into cardiovascular health. Dr. Leana Wen explains what people ...

Monogenic cardiovascular disease is a genetic disease in which cardiovascular damage is the only or main phenotype. The total current number of patients worldwide exceeds 10 million. In 2019, the ...

Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is common at high altitudes and is often associated with headaches. AMS is theorized to be caused by changes in cerebral blood flow, but this phenomenon is still not well ...

An ongoing study spotlights the link between calcium deposits in the breast arteries and life-threatening heart risks.

Estrogen is a hormone typically related to reproduction and sexual characteristics, but it also promotes vascular elasticity, encourages cholesterol balance, and has anti-inflammatory properties that ...

“It is so important to continue to seek medical care” despite fears of COVID-19, says one cardiologist, reacting to a new study which found that cardiovascular deaths have risen during the pandemic.

Diseases of the circulatory system were the leading cause of medically certified deaths across India in 2023, a report released this week by the Office of the Registrar General of India said. These ...

February is American Heart Month, a national observance dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and encouraging ...

Senior male patient with ECG sensor on his chest in clinic. Elderly male with face mask getting his cardiac stress test in cardiology clinic. COVID-19 induces a range of negative cardiac effects, such ...

“Heat causes the body to work harder to cool itself, increasing the heart rate and blood flow, which can strain the overall cardiovascular system,” says Rosy Thachil, MD, a Fellow of the American ...