Over 42 percent of American women older than 20 have borderline high cholesterol (more than 200 milligrams per deciliter), according to 2008 data from the American Heart Association. See the various tips to reduce cholesterol.

Experts share information about the symptoms and risks of heart disease in women that even the most health-savvy people may not know.

Biventricular pacingSeveral new medical advances benefit people with heart failure. One is the biventricular pacemaker, which synchronizes the rhythm of the heart's chambers (cardiac resynchronization). It has been shown to improve quality of life in people who have severe heart failure and ...

Henry Black, MD, talks about the recent study on the Mediterranean diet and why it has some guidance beyond what previous nutrition studies have provided.

Heart failure is a condition where the heart muscle is unable to pump enough blood through the heart to supply the need in the body. Without adequate blood supply, the body cannot get enough oxygen.

The case of a 57-year-old hypertensive female who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting is reviewed. Will this case change the history of LIMA grafts?

Our heart is the most vital organ in our body. It is only natural to want to protect it from harm. Know the cause that put women at a much higher risk for heart disease. Discover the link between women, emotions, and heart disease.

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of treatment options for atrial fibrillation including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

It seems so silly as the doctor wraps that silly little cuff around our arm and blows it up until it cuts off the circulation in our arm but this very primitive device can also be one that can significantly affect the outcome of someone's life. As the American diet has been on the decline for m

You have probably heard about Omega 3 and its properties that help you fight heart disease, but do you really understand how it works? In order to help you get a better grip on this issue, this article is going to explain the basic omega 3 effect on cholesterol levels to you. Heart disease is linked

J. Willis Hurst, MD, discusses the future of medicine.

As many of us grow older it seems like there is always a new group of boogey men to protect against. One of the latest, particularly relevant to heart and general health are triglycerides and figuring out ways to lower high triglyceride levels may just be the missing link that keeps your heart ticki

How does prasugrel affect outcomes after CABG?

What's more important for heart failure (HF) exercise planning, the etiology of the HF or the effect on LV function?

WebMD provides information about heart stents, why they’re used, and what types are available.

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is not effectively pumping blood. This heart disease causes an accumulation of fluids in the lungs when the left side of the heart is affected. When the right side of the heart is not pumping properly, congestion develops in the veins and liver.Various

Defibrillators in the past have been a non-existent gadget and life-saving techniques before were dependent on human intervention based on skill and limited medical knowledge. Nowadays, this gadget is part of a normal emergency response paramedic's team and can even be found in homes in anticip

Find out the various ways Fabry disease presents - in patients with cardiac, cerebrovascular, and renal symptoms.

The world of cholesterol is a lot like walking a tightrope. On one side you have the long potentially deadly fall that comes with high cholesterol into the depths of heart attack and stroke and on the other side you have the muscle aches, pains, and potentially serious cell death if cholesterol leve

Interestingly enough, cardiovascular improvement can be brought about by using a cheap, natural food. These are fats derived from fish or fish oil, called Omega 3 fatty acids.