Chest pain prompted Jorge Gonzalez to visit a wellness office just down the street. Moments later, he found himself headed to surgery.
Modest increases in physical fitness can improve overall health, ultimately paying off with a healthier heart.
Asked if he wanted to undergo a groundbreaking surgery to rebuild his heart, 11-year-old Trent Ahlefeld said, ‘I’ll take a risk to make myself feel better.”
A soccer player defies the odds of cardiac arrest thanks to a teammate’s quick action.
Fabiola Garnett suffered cardiac arrest at age 13. Two decades later, she received the gift of a heart.
Unlike a heart attack, heart failure is a chronic condition.
Prevention is key—especially adopting positive lifestyle behaviors.
Repetition of extreme athletic activity may cause trouble for men.
Early signs suggest it will be a severe flu season, so it's especially important to get vaccinated.
Without early treatment, Chagas disease can cause heart failure.
After treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, James Gilleland says he feels better than he has in 20 years.
Not enough doctors recommend cardiac rehab, American Heart Association says.
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