LOS ANGELES, CA – Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with an alarming rise in mortality rates each year. South Asians, despite representing just 25% of the ...

LOS ANGELES, CA – In a major step toward addressing health disparities among South Asians, the UCLA Health South Asian Heart Program has been launched with support from a $2 million gift from the ...

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WIND GAP, Pa. — Genetic testing for medical purposes is known to be expensive, but a new community health research program is now offering lifesaving answers for free. When 38-year-old Nick Lumi first ...

Heart valve diseases affect how blood flows through the heart muscle. Symptoms of heart valve disease can be subtle or develop slowly over time, with extreme fatigue often being the first sign.

Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. End stage heart failure is the most severe form of heart failure. This article will discuss end stage heart ...

What Is Rate Control for Atrial Fibrillation? Rate control is not a cure for AFib, but a way of keeping your heart rate in check. It’s done with medications that keep your heart from beating too ...

Aortic valve replacement typically requires about 8 weeks for initial recovery, though heavy lifting may be off-limits for up to 12 weeks. Minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement ...

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