Research shows nearly half of U.S. adults have some form of cardiovascular disease, with hidden risk factors playing a crucial role.

The American Heart Association's 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update reports that while progress has been made in reducing cardiovascular and cerebral health disparities, Black ...

Cedar Rapids resident Katie Hopkins survived a heart attack at half the average age for a woman’s first heart attack. Now, she is raising funds and awareness to save lives.

The harder your heart has to work to pump blood throughout your body while you're not exercising, the higher your resting ...

If your resting heart rate is abnormally high or low, it could signal risks that need the attention of a doctor, say heart ...

The AHA's 2025 report highlights alarming trends in cardiovascular disease, obesity, and lifestyle factors, emphasizing the ...

Bradycardia refers to a slow resting heart rate that typically falls below 60 bpm. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a person’s resting heartbeat is generally between 60⁠ and ...

The carotid sinus regulates blood pressure and heart rate. Damage to the carotid sinus, whether from a surgical procedure or compression by a mass, can lead to hypotension and bradycardia. We report a ...

After an evaluation that rules out an acute coronary syndrome, she receives a diagnosis of heart failure. The N-terminal pro–B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level is 1529 pg per milliliter.