For many, checking in on heart health starts with a blood test to measure cholesterol levels and other markers of cardiovascular disease. However, this simple test is not the only one that doctors use ...

When it comes to testing for diseases, many people do not get them done regularly, whether it is due to the cost or due to lack of time. However, when it comes to diseases like heart diseases, high ...

You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol. But there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture ...

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Cutting across most gender and racial lines, someone dies from a heart condition roughly every 34 seconds, according to the Atlanta-based ...

As you age, your doctor’s interest in your cholesterol level is likely to increase. That’s no coincidence. High cholesterol and age are two significant risk factors for heart disease, which is the ...

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a quick test that demonstrates how your heart's electrical activity operates. It is run in both routine health check-ups and emergency situations to detect a range of ...

Heart problems can be avoided by timely checkups before it becomes serious. Let us know when you have to get a heart checkup ...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — A new test at UNC Health Pardee is helping find heart issues that are often missed during standard ...

Impaired balance may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which encompasses conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. Conversely, heart conditions like heart ...

In October 2024, Chuck Lane was blindsided by a major heart attack caused by a 100% blockage in a main artery, one test could ...

"We've lost too many student-athletes to heart conditions discovered too late," said Sen. Saud Anwar, D-South Windsor.