Tag: "heart failure"
Illness from ‘kissing bug’ now widespread in U.S.
Without early treatment, Chagas disease can cause heart failure.
‘Just a lucky guy’
After treatment for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, James Gilleland says he feels better than he has in 20 years.
Exercise a great prescription to help older hearts
Not enough doctors recommend cardiac rehab, American Heart Association says.
Back from the brink
On the road to a heart transplant, a doctor’s discovery set Mike Hensley, 57, on a new course.
A surprise recovery
A new aortic valve and an implanted heart pump kept Bob Verburg alive, giving his heart a chance to heal.
Blood pressure up? Try yoga
An hour of zen each day isn't just good for your well-being—it could also prevent and ease hypertension.
Study: Negativity corrupts the heart
Your level of pessimism is easily measurable—and could be another factor in determining your risk of dying.
Severe obesity linked to heart failure
Study sees connection between the two even without other conditions such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
‘I was totally blindsided’
After cardiac arrest at age 25 and heart failure at age 31, Rick Eding is waiting patiently for the transplant that could save his life.
‘Fortunate to be here’
Doug Barense's heart would only quiver after surgery—until a doctor's hands massaged a beat back into it.
Even your heart may benefit from extra education
People with more schooling tend to have less heart failure.
Young at heart
After narrowly escaping death, heart transplant patient Fred Nelis will swim competitively in the Transplant Games.