The aorta, a large blood vessel responsible for transporting oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body, plays a crucial role in our circulatory system. While it has long been known that ...

Just a few minutes a day could make a big difference in your blood pressure, according to a new study published in Circulation, the journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers at University ...

They’re getting to the heart of the issue. Doctors say a simple “three-pronged” blood test can accurately predict a patient’s risk of heart attack and stroke 30 years ahead of time. At present, medics ...

Just five minutes of vigorous exercise a day might help lower blood pressure, a new study suggests. An analysis of data from nearly 15,000 people revealed that running, biking, climbing stairs or ...

A new approach to a routine blood test could predict a person’s 30-year risk of heart disease, research published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine found. Doctors have long assessed ...

Using magnetic cameras, researchers at Linköping University have examined blood flow in an artificial heart in real time. The results make it possible to design the heart in a way to reduce the risk ...

Sept. 29 (UPI) --A new study, released Monday, shows nearly all people who suffer heart attacks or strokes have at least one of four major cardiovascular risk factors beforehand. Researchers found 99% ...