The new test measures a protein called cystatin C. The older and still standard method for assessing the health of the kidney ...

A heart perfusion imaging scan, or myocardial perfusion scan, is a test that tells doctors how well a person’s heart pumps blood. Doctors may use this test when diagnosing the cause of chest pain or ...

Advanced heart failure is when heart failure progresses to the most severe stage. When you have advanced heart failure, your blood pressure, blood flow, kidney and liver function, exercise capacity, ...

Failing a stress test occurs when you can’t complete it due to exhaustion or other factors. Abnormal results may indicate an underlying condition, such as coronary artery disease or a blockage. A ...

We all know that climbing stairs can be a bit of a workout, but did you know it could also be a quick, effective, and free ...

Explore the alarming rise of early cardiac disease among corporate professionals in India, driven by long hours, stress, and ...

Cardiac cirrhosis refers to a spectrum of liver disorders that dysfunction in the heart can cause. It can occur when issues with blood circulation congest the liver and cause injury. Without healthy ...

MIT engineers have developed a flexible drug-delivery patch that can be placed on the heart after a heart attack to help ...

In a potentially game-changing development, scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have revealed a new understanding of sometimes fatal viral infections that affect the heart.