Sep 14, 2026
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s cause of death was attributed to aortic dissection, a tear in the body’s largest artery. Here’s what you should know about the sudden and life-threatening condition, and steps you can take to protect yourself.
Sep 10, 2026
Hospital doctors didn't know it at first, but a torn artery caused Brian Sureck's vertebral stroke. A decade later, he remains active despite lasting challenges.
Sep 9, 2026
Alpha-gal syndrome can start with a tick bite and lead to a meat allergy. Researchers are now exploring whether it may also increase the risk of heart disease.
Sep 8, 2026
Automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, are easy-to-use devices that, combined with CPR, can help save a life during cardiac arrest. Learn how AEDs work, where to find them and how to use one with CPR.
Sep 3, 2026
Years of unexplained health problems led educator Angela Hughes Lewis to heart failure, a heart transplant and a commitment to helping women protect their heart health.
Aug 31, 2026
Learn how the PREVENT equations can help you and your doctor identify risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure before symptoms develop.
Aug 28, 2026
What is stroke rehabilitation? A new guideline from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association highlights the latest advice for recovery.
Aug 28, 2026
Virginia high school student Ameer Chambers collapsed after running sprints at football practice and went into cardiac arrest. CPR from his trainer saved his life, and now he hopes to return to the field.
Aug 28, 2026
Karl Arps went from pretending to have chest pain for an EMT class exercise to going into cardiac arrest. Students and instructors in class used CPR and an AED to save him. After triple bypass surgery, he’s back teaching.
Aug 26, 2026
A serious heart condition often isn't enough to stop some from roller coasters and thrill-seeking activities.
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