Heart failure can occur at any age, but the elderly are at higher risk. The most common causes are coronary artery disease, ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is 73 and was diagnosed with heart failure and a severely dilated left ventricle. At the time, he was pumping 10 liters per minute. He had a proBNP natriuretic peptide level ...
According to the CDC, nearly 6.7 million adults 20 years or older in the United States have heart failure and it is responsible for 13.9% of all causes of death in 2022. However, heart failure is ...
Heart failure can often be misunderstood as tiredness or ageing. In India, it strikes younger and tougher, affecting people deeply. Cardiologist stresses that leaving hospital isn’t a cure, it’s an ...
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. These are the steps you need to take to reduce your risk.
Progression to more advanced stages of heart failure is common among older adults, especially those in earlier stages, ...
Patients with right heart failure due to pulmonary arterial hypertension should receive counseling and referral to center with expertise.
Patient selection should prioritize those with obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, as benefits for ...