Heart disease is a major killer in the U.S., causing about 1 in 5 deaths, or about 700,000 a year. Each type of heart disease has its own symptoms and treatment. If you have some kinds ...

"Congenital heart disease" is a type of heart disease that is present from birth, in which the heart has a structural problem or defect that may affect its function. The heart supplies the blood ...

A new risk calculator called PREVENT is helping scientists see who is at risk for different types of cardiovascular disease.

Having the occasional pastry or sweet treat may not raise cardiovascular disease risk but sugar-sweetened drinks such as sodas can significantly, a new study finds.

Share on Pinterest Marc Tran/Stocksy United Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of arrhythmia– an abnormal heart rhythm. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

People with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and dying prematurely due to atherosclerosis.