Heart blockages often go undetected until symptoms worsen. A US cardiovascular surgeon says early warning signs can be ...

Scientists have developed a blood test that may help predict serious risks in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, ...

A cardiac stress test shows how your heart works during physical activity. Vienybe/Dreamstime/TNS Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider ...

Cardiac testing is essential for diagnosing and managing heart disease. I asked Lee Health Heart Institute Cardiologist Robert Cross, M.D., to explain tests used for assessing heart function, ...

A race for the doctor's appointment and multitude of tests, that's just the beginning when one is suspicious of a heart ...

A quick sitting-rising test reveals surprising insights into your health and longevity, measuring strength, balance, and ...

A study finds that a blood test that evaluates levels of three compounds — lipoprotein(a), C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation), and “bad” LDL cholesterol — can accurately reveal heart ...

Cardiologist Dr. Puneet Verma shared a simple 3-minute "step test" to assess cardiovascular fitness. Participants step up and down on a 12-inch platform for three minutes, completing 72 steps.

As you age, your doctor’s interest in your cholesterol level is likely to increase. That’s no coincidence. High cholesterol ...

Snow shoveling creates hidden heart strain similar to cardiac stress tests. Learn safer techniques and warning signs to ...