One of the most common signs of a blocked artery is chest pain, also known as angina. This pain may feel like pressure, ...

Learn about atrial septal defects in babies, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term outlook for this ...

In some cases, the organs in the body may be affected, especially if they do not receive enough nutrient and oxygen-rich blood, resulting in organ damage and sometimes death. This article covers ...

Because acute respiratory failure means your organs are not receiving the oxygen-rich blood they need to function, complications can involve multiple organ systems. Acute respiratory failure can ...

Corvista Health’s point-of-care device, used to predict pulmonary hypertension (PH), also appears to work well at identifying ...

The use of cold temperatures for therapeutic purposes dates back to ancient civilizations. Today it is known as cryotherapy, ...

Swedish scientists have discovered 20 genetic changes that increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, a condition where ...

The body relies on the heart’s pumping action to deliver nutrient and oxygen-rich blood to each of its cells. In congestive heart failure (CHF), the heart cannot pump blood effectively ...