The number of heart attack deaths has plummeted in the U.S. over the course of the last half-century. Doctors have tied the remarkable shift to improved detection and more effective treatment for ...

Heart disease symptoms a cardiologist monitors in her own body include chest pain, shortness of breath, persistent ...

While heart attacks can happen suddenly, sometimes symptoms present themselves weeks ahead of the cardiac event itself. Unusual fatigue, sudden shortness of breath, any chest discomfort, new sleep ...

The heart works tirelessly throughout life, pumping approximately 2,000 gallons of blood daily through a complex network of vessels that nourish every cell in the body. When this vital organ begins to ...

Alex Balmes thought it was anxiety causing his symptoms, but it was heart failure at 30. Here's what this young dad wants ...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans experience what medical professionals call “silent” heart attacks—cardiac events so subtle that victims often dismiss them as minor discomfort or stress.

While severe heart conditions are often linked to older age or sudden medical emergencies, our hearts frequently provide subtle warnings long before serious issues develop. In the demands of everyday ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- While many people are off work and school to enjoy the holidays, it's actually one of the worst times of the year, for heart attacks. Doctors say emergency rooms are very busy this ...