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For some patients with heart rhythm issues, two types of devices are available to provide functional backup.

Congenital heart disease is the most common type of major birth defect. There are a number of structural cardiac abnormalities with which a baby can be born.

A good decision has been made by the USC football program not to allow Telfort to compete placing the value of his life over the business of sports.

What are the various things that can result from high blood pressure?

Congenital heart defects are common in infants with Down syndrome. Some are amenable to watchful waiting; others require urgent intervention. Knowing the language helps.

Palpitations-- those flutters or other odd sensations in the chest-- are common occurrences in daily life. They are usually benign, but they can indicate serious trouble.

Exercise and heart health are linked, but people with abnormality may not be able to participate in physical activity so they miss out on the benefits.

Hearing, "Your child has a heart condition" is always frightening. Parents facing a child's diagnosis of SVT may find reassuring information here.

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to adequately pump blood. Because of this the body's tissues don't receive enough blood to function properly.

Many large breeds of dogs, particularly boxers, suffer from a serious and sometimes fatal heart condition: cardiomyopathy. A mutant gene has been pinpointed as the cause

The words used to describe the heart and disease can seem overwhelming. Here are some of the basic terms people should know about the heart.

Herbal alternatives to prescription blood pressure medication may allow patients to fight hypertension without the side effects of drugs.

Winter sports enthusiasts are generally aware of the risks of hypothermia. However, many people don't realize that hypothermia can occur in a variety of settings.

Studies have shown that infants exposed to paroxetine during the first trimester of pregnancy have an increased risk of serious birth defects involving heart and lungs.

The second trimester ultrasound is a detailed anatomy scan used to determine if there are any physical defects with the baby.

Blood pressure in dogs and cats is usually measured through indirect methods. Canine and feline systemic hypertension is most often secondary to another disease process.

Various mushroom species act as immunomodulators, strengthening weak immune systems and calming down immune systems that are overactive.

Am I having a heart attack? What are the signs and symptoms? Why does a heart attack happen and what should you do if you think you are having a heart attack?

How does a physician manage a patient who is coughing up blood?

A research institute links Alzheimer's symptoms with coronary artery cardiovascular risks. An Alzheimer foundation links age dementia symptoms with Alzheimer's disease.

In defiance of anti-doping programs, athletes still use anabolic steroids to improve performance. Despite a shady reputation, these drugs do have legitimate uses.

A young football player collapsed on the field during the fourth quarter with two minutes left in the game. Emergency treatment was unsuccessful in reviving athlete.

Cardiac changes occur in both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. A new study shows that mild subclinical hypothyroidism doubles the risk of congestive heart failure.

Atrial fibrillation is the most common potentially life threatening abnormal heart rhythm, but often it's nothing more than a condition that needs little concern.

An alkaloid found in common plant species has the potential to address many modern maladies.

The desire to stay healthy has led some to start drinking their milk raw or unpasteurized. But is this really good for your health?

It's called the "broken heart" syndrome or Takotsubo/Stress Cardiomyopathy. Induced by sudden, overwhelming emotional stress it victimizes mostly women.

Boaters should be familiar with the signs, symptoms, and treatment of hypothermia, while being proactive in its prevention

Most hospices use admission eligibility guidelines from 1996. Today they may not accurately predict survival times of patients with highly treatable non-cancer diagnoses.