Deaths from arrhythmias — when the heart beats too fast, too slow or irregularly — increased the most, with the age-adjusted death rate soaring 450%. Heart failure deaths, caused by the heart ...

Deaths from heart failure increased 146% over the same time period, while death due to persistent high blood pressure rose by 106%. Changes in cardiovascular risk factors are contributing to the ...

A 74-year-old woman develops haemolytic anaemia and stress cardiomyopathy after a tick bite, highlighting a rare cardiac ...

Cardiovascular diseases claimed 17.9 million lives in 2019, with heart attacks and strokes accounting for 85%. Recognizing early warning signs like chest discomfort, unusual fatigue, shortness of ...

Extreme emotional stress can cause a medical condition called broken heart syndrome. For decades, doctors thought it should mainly concern women — but that’s changing.

Changes in cardiovascular risk factors are contributing to the rise in certain types of heart disease, the study said. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, poor food choices and physical ...