A simple scoring system could revolutionize how doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients most likely ...

The county’s Love Your Heart campaign is celebrating 14 years of spreading awareness about the silent dangers of heart disease. San Diegans are invited to get a free blood pressure screening at ...

South Asian and East Asian adults living in the United Kingdom may have distinct trajectories to develop high blood pressure over their life course, according to new research published today in ...

Climbing stairs makes the heart beat faster, which helps strengthen the heart muscle, scroll down for more expert tips.

Background Left ventricular (LV) mass is closely associated with atherosclerotic heart disease, but the mechanisms are not well defined. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors associated with ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and doctors suggest you might benefit from monitoring your ...

Android Application that can estimate Heart rate, Blood pressure, Respiration rate and Oxygen rate from only the camera of the mobile ...

February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to learning about heart health and how to take steps to reduce your risk ...

A new study has found that prescribing blood thinners to adults under 65 with atrial fibrillation (AFib) but no other health ...

The force of blood that pushes against artery walls every time the heart beats. Blood pressure is often measured alongside the vital signs (temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate) and is used to ...

You probably were told your resting heart rate at your last checkup. Or maybe you get alerts throughout the day thanks to a fitness tracker or smart watch. But what does the number really mean?