Central Kitsap High is latest in Washington to screen athletes using EKG machines to prevent case of sudden cardiac arrest, ...

A new algorithm developed by researchers at the Mayo Clinic can effectively detect patients with a dangerous heart dysfunction using data gathered by an Apple Watch. A large trial is now underway ...

A new piece of medical imaging equipment promises to improve Barton Memorial Hospital’s ability to screen people for heart disease, the United States’ leading cause of death. The machine uses ...

Heart failure affects about 2% to 3% of people globally—including up to 9% of those over 60—and about 6.5 million Americans. For a person with this chronic, progressive condition, the heart isn’t able ...

BOSTON (CBS) -- Josh Thibodeau was a boy with a big smile, tons of energy, and the fun family nickname "Moose." "Super sensitive, super sweet kid," says his mom, Deb O'Brien-Thibodeau. Five years ago ...

Dr. James Stein answers the question: 'Role Of Ultrasound Stress Testing?' — -- Question: What is the role of ultrasound stress testing? Answer: One of the mainstays of evaluating and managing ...

Your heart is one of the most important organs of the body and it is imperative that you take care of your heart health. American swimmer Michael Phelps said, "The problem with heart disease is that ...

Doctors have an arsenal of diagnostic tests and tools they can access to confirm the presence of Atherosclerosis - these include an angiogram (Arteriogram), cholesterol tests, a chest x-ray, a CT ...

ATLANTA - On Tuesday both the PAC-12 and Big Ten conferences postponed their fall football seasons. According to a CBS report conference athletic directors received ‘eye opening’ new information that ...

Breast implants may impede an electrocardiogram (ECG) and could result in a false heart attack diagnosis, according to new research. Breast implants may impede an electrocardiogram (ECG) and could ...

Q: I recently brought myself to the hospital because my electrocardiogram (EKG) result showed “possible ischemia.” I went to a bigger hospital and they immediately gave me numerous medications, had me ...