A group of 29 international experts says that simultaneous screening for hypertension and heart arrhythmia could prevent ...

New research suggests that regular exercise may not be enough to counteract the harmful effects of prolonged sitting on heart ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common form of heart arrhythmia, a serious condition in which the heart beats so fast that its upper chambers, the atria, quiver. This irregular heartbeat can increase ...

People with a complex heart, kidney and metabolic-related condition who got better quality sleep were less likely to have an ...

Preclinical research suggests that P. gingivalis, a bacteria linked to gum disease, may travel to the left atrium, ...

Inter-atrial shunt device therapy has shown mixed results in clinical trials, with clinical 'non-responders' typically showing features of more advanced heart failure. We aimed to analyse the ...

Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) is a common, yet serious heart condition that requires proper diagnosis and management strategies.

Discover the life-extending approaches to managing heart failure through medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and ...

A new study reveals that a sedentary lifestyle raises the risk of the most common heart diseases, even in individuals who meet recommended exercise guidelines. A study by researchers at Mass General B ...

The data on the health effects from smoking cigarettes has been clear for decades. Today, tobacco use causes nearly 1 in 5 ...