What happens during a coronary angioplasty? When fatty deposits build up in the arteries, interfering with blood flow to the heart, your doctor may perform a coronary angioplasty. Dr. Manny goes into the operating room to show us exactly how it’s done
Quitting cigarettes may benefit cardiovascular health sooner than expected Thinking of kicking your cigarette habit? If you’re a light-to-moderate smoker, new research shows that quitting can lower your risk of cardiovascular death much more quickly than previously estimated.
Experimental heart failure drug shows promise, study says A new study reports one of the biggest potential advances against heart failure in more than a decade — a first-of-a-kind, experimental drug that lowered the chances of death or hospitalization by about 20 percent.
Howie Mandel raising awareness about his heart condition Comedian Howie Mandel is known for his snappy comebacks, but when he was diagnosed with a heart condition, he didn’t have all the answers. He recently sat down with Dr. Manny to talk about life with atrial fibrillation
Young woman's 'hysteria' turned out to be deadly heart condition A woman in Germany who went to the emergency room because she felt "hysterical" ended up not having a psychiatric disorder as doctors originally suspected. Instead, she had a serious heart condition that could have killed her, according to a new report of her case.
Blood vessels reorganize themselves after full face transplantation As full face transplantation continues to become a more viable option for patients with severe facial disfigurations, doctors have learned more and more about the intricacies of this novel procedure. Now, researchers have discovered that in the months following the procedure, the blood vessels in the faces of transplant recipients are actually able to reorganize themselves.
Polish medical experts say Chopin's heart shows signs of tuberculosis Polish medical experts say that the preserved heart of 19th century composer Frederic Chopin shows signs of tuberculosis and possibly some other lung disease.
US fracking linked to higher hospitalization rates, say researchers People who live in areas near hydraulic fracturing are more likely to be hospitalized for heart conditions, neurological illnesses and cancer, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University.
High blood pressure tied to color vision impairment Japanese men with higher blood pressure were more likely to have impaired color vision, a new study has found.
Vascular disease may increase symptoms of some autoimmune disorders Hardening arteries are often associated with heart disease and stroke – but new research suggests they may be linked with autoimmune diseases as well.
