A healthy heart beats in a certain rhythm to efficiently pump blood through the body. However, sometimes that rhythm gets disrupted, what we call an arrhythmia. A common type…
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You might know that you generally have a slow heartbeat. Perhaps your doctor has mentioned it and described it as “bradycardia” and an “arrhythmia,” or irregular heartbeat. Maybe the…
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Congestive heart failure is a serious condition, but it is not an immediate death sentence. Research shows that it’s possible to live for a long time with congestive heart failure. …
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Atrial fibrillation, commonly referred to as Afib, is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm. Approximately 10.5 million Americans have Afib, and that figure is projected to rise to…
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but it is often preventable if you take the proper steps to manage your health. Preventive cardiology is…
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Understanding your heart disease risk factors is one of the most effective ways to protect your long-term health. Research has found that individuals with a low risk of cardiovascular disease…
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Most people are well aware of the major risk factors of heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and obesity. But heart disease is complex, and many…
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Diagnostic testing gives your cardiologist the information needed to monitor your heart health, identify potential conditions and determine whether your current treatment plan is working. These tests can be grouped…
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one person dies from heart disease every 34…
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Updated June 16, 2026 Key Takeaways: Heart palpitations are the sensation of a racing, fluttering, pounding or irregular heartbeat, felt in the chest, throat or neck. They are common and…
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