A heart X-ray is a nonspecific term that may refer to a chest X-ray or a specialized test called coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), which uses X-ray technology and dye to make a detailed ...

It can happen anywhere—at a sunny café sipping your favorite drink, on your morning walk, winding down from a long day at work, or enjoying a night out with friends. Out of the blue, you notice ...

A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that blocks the lung’s arteries. Blood clots do not show on chest X-rays. However, these X-rays may help doctors rule out other health conditions with similar ...

CLEVELAND — Nearly 45% of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. Knowing the truth about heart health can help keep ...

When it comes to heart attacks, you may envision an older man dramatically clutching his chest, like those scenes in the movies. A heart attack happens when blood flow to your heart becomes blocked, ...

When a heart attack strikes, speedy treatment is key. But findings in the European Heart Journal reveal that women wait longer than to seek medical attention for heart attacks-and failure to recognize ...

Standard healthcare guidelines suggest that adults be regularly screened for the likelihood that they’ll develop atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease—which can lead to heart attack, stroke and other ...

The country musician shares how she manages her heart condition—and the prevention steps everyone should keep in mind.

Chest pain often causes heart attack fears. Many cases are not heart-related. Broken Heart Syndrome mimics heart attacks. This condition results from extreme stress. It temporarily weakens heart ...