As HIV patients live longer, heart disease might be their next challenge
Jun 3, 2019
No longer viewed as terminal, HIV does have other significant challenges, such as increasing the risk for heart disease and stroke, according to a new report.
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Report seeks answers about mysterious, dangerous heart disease in kids
May 28, 2019
Cardiomyopathy in kids is rare but results in "some of the worst pediatric cardiology outcomes," a new scientific statement says.
Potentially fatal buildup of proteins in the heart often goes undiagnosed
May 21, 2019
A condition that allows a potentially fatal buildup of abnormal proteins in the heart and other organs is underdiagnosed and undertreated, a new study says.
Drummer's death inspires grief-stricken bandmates to rethink rock 'n' roll lifestyle
May 17, 2019
After heart disease claimed famed drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott at 54, the hard rockers of Hellyeah are turning to healthier ways as they mourn their friend.
Arsenic in drinking water may damage the heart
May 7, 2019
Drinking water contaminated with arsenic increases the risk of structural changes to the heart, a new study finds.
She wrote goodbye letters to her kids. A transplant kept them from being read.
Apr 9, 2019
It took a North Carolina woman nine years to overcome her pregnancy-related heart failure.
Genetic testing helps family uncover inherited heart condition
Mar 29, 2019
After a series of heart-related problems, a California woman discovered she had inherited the same heart condition that killed her mother and sister.
Two young moms bond over heart failure, transplant experiences
Mar 14, 2019
Sarah Bradley felt alone after being diagnosed with a rare condition that would require a heart transplant. Then she got a social media message from Amanda Gabaldon, who had the same condition.
Little Ruben needed a new heart – and a surgeon willing to take on the complex operation
Mar 11, 2019
Children's Hospital Los Angeles faced one of its most challenging cases: A baby with his heart pointing the wrong way and his plumbing backward.
Irregular sleep could negatively impact heart health
Mar 8, 2019
Night-to-night changes in when people get to sleep and how long they sleep could impact cardiovascular risk, according to a new study.