An internationally accepted exercise test often used to determine whether patients with a common cardiac disorder should undergo open heart surgery is highly inaccurate, according to a recent study ...

Cardiac rehabilitation is more than post-surgery exercise. A structured, medically supervised programme can reduce repeat heart attacks, improve mental health and help patients regain strength safely, ...

Her brother’s heart surgery at 4 years old sparked an early interest in cardiology for Linda Park, PhD, NP. But it was the disappointment years later as a cardiac nurse practitioner watching patients ...

February is for the heart – and not just on Valentine’s Day! It’s also American Heart Month, which puts a spotlight on ...

LISBON, Portugal—Patients who undergo a cardiac prehabilitation prior to elective surgery or procedures via a smartphone app have a lower incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) ...