Cardiology

Engineering heart tissue to improve the lives of infants with severe heart abnormalities

Stents or bypass surgeries might not be needed for patients with stable heart disease who don't have symptoms of chest pain.

Inflammation from a simple infection can awaken a silent genetic defect in rats that carry it, resulting in a deadly form of pulmonary hypertension, a study shows.

Researchers ID cells that transform into tissue that caps off plaque in atherosclerosis. They also believe they’ve found the gene responsible for the transformation.

The Humanwide project integrates detailed health data with team-based care to better understand each patient

An image of a mesa that came to a scientist in his sleep sparks insight into a deadly heart disorder

Harmful effects of e-cigarettes are heightened by cinnamon, menthol and other flavorings

People born with heart defects have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease as adults and should be monitored more carefully than previously thought.

Medical residents experience global health needs firsthand

A study of the genetic and health records of thousands of U.S. military veterans could offer clues for treating heart disease and diabetes.