Cardiovascular - February 2020 Archives

Employees at Mayo Clinic joined people across the nation in wearing red on Feb. 7, helping to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke as the most dangerous threats ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes a thoracic aortic aneurysm? Does it always grow slowly, or do some develop more quickly? ANSWER: A thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs ...

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the U.S, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The condition ...

Congenital heart disease (congenital heart defect) is one or more abnormalities in your heart's structure that you're born with. This most common of birth defects ...

Heart disease is often thought to be more of a problem for men. However, it's the most common cause of death for both women and ...

Do you want to adopt a heart-healthy diet, but aren't sure where to start? Heart-healthy eating doesn't have to be difficult. Use these menus provided ...

Heart disease can be improved — or even prevented — by making certain lifestyle changes. The following changes can help anyone who wants to improve heart ...

You may think there's nothing subtle about a heart attack. But, the truth is, a series of subtle symptoms can signal heart trouble, especially in women. "There's more variation ...

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. Chest pain is a common symptom, but it's often not the only one, and ...

Most people know that high cholesterol is bad for their heart, but few people really understand what cholesterol is. Dr. Claire Haga, a Mayo Clinic ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. ― Men and women differ in the way their vascular systems age and the rate at which atherosclerosis ― the hardening of artery ...

Click the media player below: On the Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Rekha Mankad, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discuss women’s heart health. Dr. Mankad also discusses the ...