Heart blockages often go undetected until symptoms worsen. A US cardiovascular surgeon says early warning signs can be spotted at home by noticing symptoms like chest pain, jaw pain, or breathlessness ...

Know about five early signs of heart blockage, such as feeling tired and short of breath. Also, find out how to take steps to keep your heart healthy.

Electrical problems in the heart can often lead to serious and fatal complications including complete heart block or heart failure. Left ventricular conduction disease occurs when there is an ...

Angioplasty is often seen as the final solution for heart blockage treatment. However, for some patients, symptoms do not completely disappear. This case study documents the real recovery journey of a ...

Jessika Seward, then 22, felt a jolt of pain in her chest while working an overnight shift as a cardiac nurse in April 2023. At first, she brushed it off. But the pangs continued for a half hour and a ...

A randomized trial that compared previously used and new pacemakers in patients found the reconditioned devices were as safe and effective as new pacemakers, potentially offering affordable options ...

The heart has to work every second to ensure that oxygen and blood reach every part of the body. A blockage in the blood supply to the arteries can be life-threatening. In medical terms, this is ...

A 95% blockage of the widow-maker artery nearly ended Ken Gray’s life; yet the Naperville 60-year-old went on to become a national champion in obstacle course racing. Northwestern Medicine ...