Cardiovascular Care

Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women and men in the U.S. Learn more about heart disease and vascular conditions from our specialists and discover support programs to help improve your quality of life, every day.

A little drinking might lengthen your life

But it's a fine balance as too much alcohol can increase risk of early death.

Take a stand on staying mobile after 80

Standing exercises better than sitting ones for preserving walking skills.

Patient Story

Living, not just staying alive

An implanted heart pump saved Terry Jacobs’ life. Now he’s more active than he’s been in 20 years.

Stopping statins after stroke may raise risk

Large study serves as warning for survivors who are prescribed cholesterol-lowering meds.

Patient Story

A silver lining

Heart transplant recipient and competitive swimmer Fred Nelis makes a formidable showing on the world stage in Spain.

Walk the dog, gain health

Even in bad weather, seniors get about 30 minutes of daily activity by taking care of their pet.

Patient Story

It’s about a heartbeat

Life has new meaning for Mark Hansen after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest while on vacation in northern Michigan.

Meds and grapefruit don’t always mix

This could be a dangerous combination, depending on the drug.

Hope for the newborn heart

Spectrum Health Innovations, a pediatric cardiologist and Michigan Tech students team up to design a stent for babies with heart malformation.

Can’t get to the gym? Work out in your office!

Enjoy these simple exercises to boost fitness and lift you out of your chair.

Not all plant foods are equal

Analysis found that only healthy fruits, vegetables and grains guarded against heart disease.

Patient Story

Haunted by the heart

Those of Dutch descent may have specific genetic associations to a heart disorder that can cause sudden death.