Irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmia, can significantly affect a person’s quality of life and overall health. When medication and lifestyle changes are ineffective, doctors may recommend surgery to ...

Many minimally invasive procedures are available to treat problems with your heart. These procedures can fix issues like malfunctioning valves and blockages in your heart’s arteries. Traditional heart ...

Open-heart surgery saves lives but may come with long-term side effects like chronic pain, issues concentrating, or anxiety. Proper aftercare and health-promoting habits can help minimize risks.

LISBON, Portugal—Patients who undergo a cardiac prehabilitation prior to elective surgery or procedures via a smartphone app have a lower incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) ...

Cardiomegaly describes an enlarged heart. It is most commonly caused by medical conditions that force the heart to work harder than usual, such as hypertension (high blood pressure), coronary artery ...