Donovan Harbinson, 35, almost died from heart failure. A titanium heart pumped 12 liters of blood per minute around his body.

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD Key Takeaways The diaphragm is the main muscle used for breathing. The diaphragm helps ...

There’s a lull. It’s the second inning of a scoreless Orioles game at Camden Yards and the sea of orange, which filled in handsomely this particular weeknight, hasn’t fully engaged in the duel yet.

Lupus affects different people in different ways. Many people with lupus have problems with the heart, lungs, and blood. How does lupus affect the heart, lungs, and blood? Your heart, blood vessels, ...

When the heart can no longer pump blood efficiently throughout the body, kidney function issues are among the first complications to develop. Congestive heart failure (CHF), a condition that reflects ...

S1 is the first heart sound that doctors can hear using a stethoscope. The vibrations that occur when the mitral and tricuspid valves in the heart close produce the S1 sound. There are two common ...

In adults, a typical resting heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute, but structural or electrical disorders of the heart can cause it to rise or fall. Medications, a lack of sleep, and stress may ...

Heart-healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Incorporating omega-3 fatty acids from fish and nuts ...

Americans are getting high in record numbers. As more people use marijuana, growing evidence suggests marijuana may be linked to certain heart problems. What’s not clear is whether the heart risks are ...