Heart problem found as a teen flared in her 30s when she was pregnant
Jan 19, 2024
At 16, Claire Sprouse learned her aortic valve wasn't working correctly. In her 30s, she was pregnant when her doctors said her valve would give out.
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Dizziness during pregnancy: When is it a concern?
Jan 18, 2024
Dizziness is common during pregnancy. But in some cases, it can signal bigger problems.
Women, Black men less likely to receive lifesaving heart failure treatments
Jan 3, 2024
Treatments for an advanced type of heart failure, including heart transplants, are not prescribed equitably despite increases in access, new research shows.
She was dancing at a silent disco when symptoms hit. Something was wrong with her heart.
Dec 11, 2023
Tami Nutt of Waco, Texas, thought she was having a heart attack during a silent disco party. Turns out, it was something else: broken heart syndrome.
What he thought was pneumonia turned out to be heart failure – at age 30
Nov 28, 2023
After an untreated heart attack, Dave Conway had heart failure followed by three strokes. He's taking his second chance seriously.
Exposure to metals may increase heart failure risk among American Indians
Nov 17, 2023
People with higher levels of metals in their urine may be more likely to develop heart failure, according to findings from the largest study of cardiovascular disease in American Indians.
Genetic heart problem discovered during her pregnancy
Nov 16, 2023
Shauna Planck started having heart-related symptoms during college, but it would be years before she knew why. Answers finally came when she was pregnant.
Exercise may reduce heart failure risk for people with depression or anxiety
Nov 15, 2023
Physical activity had a bigger impact on heart failure risk for people with depression or anxiety, compared to those without, preliminary research shows.
New tool brings big changes to cardiovascular disease predictions
Nov 10, 2023
A new risk calculator for cardiovascular disease includes kidney disease, looks at heart failure and rethinks the influence of race.
Cancer, heart disease and a leap year wedding
Nov 9, 2023
After multiple bouts of cancer and heart disease, Stayc Simpson's advice is to never give up.