"Don't be afraid to go to the doctor and get checked. But if you are it's ok. Just make sure you do it afraid, but ultimately, get it done," she says.

BACKGROUND: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) are a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and are associated with acute cardiac events in the peripartum period, as well as ...

If left untreated, Afib can lead to stroke, heart failure and premature cardiac death. But fortunately, Afib is treatable and, in some cases, preventable.

THE Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) has become the first health facility in Gauteng to successfully perform the MitraClip implants to mend leaking hearts.

The ancient Greek philosopher and polymath Aristotle once concluded that the human heart is tri-chambered and that it was the ...

The ancient Greek philosopher and polymath Aristotle once concluded that the human heart is tri-chambered and that it was the ...

Background Iron deficiency (ID) is common in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter (AF), but its prognostic implications and optimal diagnostic criteria, particularly in those with and without ...

Q. I have a leaky heart valve that may need surgery down the road. Can you tell me about heart-valve surgery in one of your columns? A. First, let’s explain briefly how the heart works.

The term “heart failure” sounds as if the heart has stopped working. Although it’s a serious condition and requires timely medical attention, the words actually mean that the heart isn’t able to keep ...

An artificial right heart atrium that could save the lives of children with a rare disease. An AI-powered method to prevent blindness from ...

The full lineup of late-breaking clinical science to be presented at THT 2025: Technology and Heart Failure Therapeutics is now available online. Organized by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation® ...

It warns: "You need to tell DVLA about some medical conditions as they can affect your driving. You can be fined up to £1,000 ...