A patient with a prolonged history of shoulder pain attributed to arthritis, sought medical attention. Because this pain could also be a sign of cardiovascular issues, the physician recommended an ...

Discover how controlling blood sugar prevents heart attacks, heart failure, and vessel damage. Expert insights from leading ...

Plaque afflicts more than just teeth. A cholesterol-infused version of the stuff can also coat the inner lining of arteries, sometimes hardening and narrowing those canals to the point that ...

The feeling of a heart attack — which occurs when blood flow to the heart is limited or cut off — is often compared to an ...

A research team led by Matthew Nystoriak, Ph.D., associate professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), has uncovered groundbreaking ...

Experiencing a racing heart after eating, known medically as postprandial tachycardia, is a surprisingly common physiological response. When you consume a meal, your body diverts a significant amount ...

Lower cardiac output has been tied to poorer cerebral blood flow (CBF) in the temporal lobes of older adults without heart failure, a finding that adds to a growing body of research linking heart ...

The human vascular system, as illustrated here, can somewhat resemble the twists and turns of a complex waterway. Sometimes, everything flows smoothly. Other times, stress buildup can cause ...

Angina is chest discomfort that occurs when your heart isn’t receiving enough blood, usually due to a blockage in a coronary artery. A heart attack occurs when blood flow is severely reduced or cut ...

The story of a heart attack does not end when blood flow is restored. New research suggests the body continues a complex ...

A partial blockage of a coronary artery may not cause noticeable symptoms. But, as the blockage worsens, it can cause symptoms such as chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and dizziness. This is a ...