One of the strongest predictors of long-term mortality among patients undergoing a cardiac stress test is the need for a pharmacologic versus treadmill test, new data show. Moreover, although the risk ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist reveals a common early symptom in patients with coronary artery disease.

Can you determine if you have a heart blockage without any medical tests or X-rays? Here's what Dr Jeremy London, a cardiovascular surgeon, said.

Dr. David Faxon answers the question: 'Abnormal Stress Test Results?' — -- Question: What happens when I get an abnormal result on my stress test? Answer: I kind of think of the results of a ...

While getting tests for your health is necessary, many people do not have the time to go get them done. Cost is another issue, so how can one deal with this? It is no secret that some diseases can ...

Frequent exercise doesn't just strengthen the heart—it also changes the nerves that control it, according to new research ...

Exercise has long been recognized by clinicians, scientists and public health officials as an important way to maintain health throughout a person’s lifespan. It improves overall fitness, helps build ...

A long list of Lynda Hollander's paternal relatives had heart disease, and several had undergone major surgeries. So when she hit her mid-50s and saw her cholesterol levels creeping up after menopause ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My 85-year-old mother-in-law had a mild heart attack a few days ago. She didn’t immediately take the nitroglycerin she had on hand. She has a pacemaker, and it reported the event to ...