Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global cause of death, and we break down its pathology, risk factors, and the ...

Researchers were able to control heart muscle function in a new way after discovering the previously unknown role of two enzymes in heart muscle contraction. Although in the early stages, the research ...

Testing new clinical drugs' effect on heart tissue could become quicker and more straightforward, thanks to new research. The study sets out a new, faster method for manufacturing a 'heart-on-a-chip,' ...

Scientists at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Australia have produced a first of its kind integrated map of heart cells which unlocks the process of cardiac fibrosis – a major cause of ...

A new type of synthetic heart valve could soon be available to help treat children living with chronic rheumatic heart disease. Researchers at Harvard University’s Wyss Institute and John A. Paulson ...

PHOENIX - Mayo Clinic in Arizona is bringing a life-changing medical advancement to its patients through a change in the heart donation and transplant process. Previously, hearts can only be taken ...

Because objective, fluctuating physiologic measurements can substantially improve the prediction of who will die while waiting for a heart transplant, scores that better rank patients by medical ...

Construction has begun on a new heart hospital in Egypt by Foster + Partners. Named the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre, the project is designed to help speed up the healing process by offering ...

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.

Testing new clinical drugs' effect on heart tissue could become quicker and more straightforward, thanks to new research from Harvard University. The study, published today in the journal ...