Almost 80% of the nearly 5 million people in the United States with congestive heart failure (CHF) [] are 65 years of age or older. Aging of the population, enhanced susceptibility of elderly ...

In elderly patients with coronary disease, a combination of a rapid heart rate, a reduced vital capacity, and LVH or cardiomegaly on a chest film is often a strong indication of impaired ...

Taking care of your heart has an influence on the health of your whole body. Here are the changes you should focus on, according to a new study.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a new report.. The American Heart Association (AHA) report, published Monday in the journal Circulation, found ...

If current trends continue, the heart association estimates, by 2050 at least 6 in 10 U.S. adults will live and die with cardiovascular disease of some type, reflecting an older population ...

India is witnessing a demographic transition with its elderly population set to reach 158.7 million by 2025, leading to an increase in chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

During the menopause transition, only 1 in 5 women have optimal scores using the American Heart Association's ...

Heart disease can also be called cardiovascular disease, though that term covers blood vessels problems as well. Heart disease is a major killer in the U.S., causing about 1 in 5 deaths, or about ...

Cardiovascular disease doesn’t just break hearts — it stops them. The nation’s top killer claimed 1 in 5 American deaths in 2022, but experts say a few smart moves could keep your name off ...