Thanks to medical advancements, young patients with heart conditions are living longer, healthier lives -but this success also brings new challenges. Community ...

Lynsey Alverson said she still remembers receiving the news that her daughter Charley would need surgery for congenital heart disease just hours after her delivery. “The day she was born was one ...

MercyOne Genesis is recognizing Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. They are giving a red hat to every baby born at the hospital this month. Most of the time, congenital heart ...

"AI-based software significantly improved detection of ultrasounds that were suspicious for congenital heart defects not only among OB-GYNs but also among maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists ...

The Children's Cardiac Foundation of Africa marks a significant milestone with 100 life-saving surgeries, yet over 500 ...

raising awareness of congenital heart defects (CHD) in children. The event, organised by Heart Kids SA and supported by The Children’s Cardiac Foundation of Africa (TCCFA) – an initiative by ...

“Congenital heart defects are basically heart defects that you’re born with, problems that occur as the heart is developing,” said Dr. Katie Mowers, a pediatric cardiologist with C.S. Mott ...

Feb. 3, 2025 — Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) -- commonly known as bad cholesterol -- have long been on scientists' radar as a major contributor to heart disease. But these microscopic ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. "Did you know that in the U.S., someone dies of cardiovascular disease every 34 seconds? Nearly 2,500 people in the U.S. die from ...

In 2022, more than 941,600 Americans died from cardiovascular disease. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, according to a new report. The American Heart ...

Share on Pinterest Muscle fat may increase heart disease risk more than subcutaneous fat, a new study warns. Image credit: Hispanolistic/Getty Images. Heart disease is the number one killer in the ...