Successful aging has been defined in many different ways by researchers, but many can agree that it comprises more than just good health. The most accepted...
A new study has compared the risk of e-cigarettes on cardiovascular disease with the risk caused by traditional cigarettes. The researchers also compared the effects of...
A new study has found a relationship between poor sleep quality and an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). This is the first study to find...
Heart disease and stroke risk have been found to reduce when on a Mediterranean diet, but a new study shows that a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian diet may...
What is aortic regurgitation? Aortic regurgitation (AR), also known as aortic valve regurgitation, occurs when the heart’s aortic valve does not properly close. When the valve...
Sadly, rates of heart disease continue to climb in America regardless of advancements in medicine and in spite of all the prevention tips that are available....
September 29th is World Heart Day, which is held and organized by the world heart foundation. The purpose of this occasion is to inform people about...
As the name suggests, a massive heart attack is the most severe form of heart attack one can experience. The symptoms may be so great that...
Left ventricular hypertrophy is a condition where the muscle wall becomes thickened (hypertrophied). The left ventricle is the strongest and most muscular chamber of the heart,...
Mild cardiomegaly refers to a less severe form of cardiomegaly, which is an enlargement of the heart. The heart is responsible for pumping blood throughout the...
