Arteries become clogged. Blood flow is restricted and oxygen is cut off. The result is a heart attack, the world's leading ...

Hibernating myocardium is a condition caused by the progressive narrowing of the heart arteries, resulting in chronic reduction of blood flow to the heart muscle. While contraction of the heart is ...

As we age, the heart and blood vessels undergo several, often significant, changes.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death, but is 90% preventable with lifestyle change. A dietitian, trainer and ...

SGMC Health is expanding its advanced cardiac imaging capabilities with the introduction of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) cardiac stress testing, offering patients faster, more accurate ...

A patient with a prolonged history of shoulder pain attributed to arthritis, sought medical attention. Because this pain could also be a sign of cardiovascular issues, the physician recommended an ...

A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, happens when oxygen-rich blood does not reach a part of the heart muscle. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

A vasospasm is when one of the arteries carrying oxygen-rich blood throughout your body suddenly contracts. (The word "vaso" means vessel, and "spasm" is a sudden, involuntary muscle squeeze.) This ...

High triglycerides can cloud your thinking. Elevated blood fats may reduce brain blood flow, fuel inflammation, and trigger brain fog—often signaling deeper heart–brain health risks. TheHealthSite.com ...