Startling these twins could put their hearts at risk
Nov 20, 2018
Born with long QT syndrome, Carter and John Cox beat the odds and are now active 3-year-olds.
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Her life in tatters, a stroke should've added to her misery. Instead, it sparked an amazing rise.
Nov 19, 2018
To best appreciate the harrowing, heartwarming story of stroke survivor Michelle Davenport, you first need to know about the woman who raised her, Flossie Washington.
Have diabetes? Make sure to manage cholesterol, too
Nov 19, 2018
People who have diabetes should make sure their cholesterol is under control, and recent guidelines say that might mean taking a statin.
Cold-weather drinks are here, but watch out for the calories
Nov 16, 2018
Cold-weather drinks make you feel cozy all over – but watch out for the extra calories that come with them.
Warm, wet weather linked to improved outlook for stroke survivors
Nov 16, 2018
A new study found a connection between winter and increased hospitalizations for stroke. It also showed that survivors admitted during warm, wet seasons had better outcomes.
For caregivers of heart failure patients, challenges mount in rural areas
Nov 15, 2018
Living in a rural area increases the difficulty of caring for someone with heart failure, a new study finds.
Achilles tendon may be window into heart disease severity
Nov 15, 2018
For people with heart disease, the thickness of their Achilles tendon may be an indicator of heart attack risk, a new study suggests.
Two heart surgeries before his 1st birthday. Now he's 12 and healthy.
Nov 14, 2018
Born without a pulmonary artery, Caden Konecny went from two open-heart surgeries before his seventh month to a sixth-grader who likes making movies and writing historical military fiction.
Coronary calcium test could help clarify heart disease risk – and control cholesterol
Nov 13, 2018
When a patient's risk for heart disease is unclear, a screening for calcium in the arteries can help doctors define a plan of action for reducing cholesterol and cardiovascular risk.
PTSD common among aortic dissection survivors
Nov 13, 2018
Aortic dissection patients reported fear, detachment, nightmares and other PTSD symptoms following their life-threatening health scare, a new study finds.
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