Q: Even though my doctor told me I am pretty healthy, she ordered an electrocardiogram (ECG) to be done right in her office. Besides a heart attack, what else can ECGs show? A: Cardiac (heart) cells ...

The electrical signals inside heart muscle cells provide insights into how the heart functions, how its cells communicate and how they respond to drugs. But capturing these signals typically involves ...

A new invention from scientists at Imperial College London could change the way heart diseases are detected in everyday life.

Heart rhythm problems aren’t always obvious. UTMB Health experts explain subtle arrhythmia symptoms, when to see a doctor and advanced treatment options.

Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare but deeply shocking because it often strikes without warning. Many victims ...

WARMINSTER, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- You've probably never heard of PVCs, but chances are you've had them if you felt your heart skip a beat. Cardiac PVCs might be benign, but can sometimes pose a ...

Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If ...

Heart Attack: Heart attack was considered only a problem of the elderly, now it is rapidly affecting the youth as well. The fast changing lifestyle, deteriorating diet and constant rush have become a ...

A BHF-funded researcher has discussed how her heart conditions and subsequent stroke have affected her and inspired the life-changing research that she leads ...