The natriuretic peptides, specifically brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), are the most specific and applicable laboratory tests available to establish fluid overload associated with HF. 9 BNP is ...

The cardiovascular system, the human body’s circulatory system, is a vital network of organs and tissues such as the blood, heart, and blood vessels responsible for transporting blood. The circulatory ...

What has caused this young woman in her 20s to develop heart palpitations and shortness of breath? That's what Xuhong Geng, MD, of Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University in China, and colleagues ...

Chest pain and shortness of breath are two symptoms that grab your attention quickly, potentially signaling a heart attack if they come on suddenly. And if they develop gradually and worsen over time, ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through a disease state contains ...

Shortness of breath during everyday activities may signal early heart disease, not just poor fitness. Experts warn that symptoms like fatigue, swelling, or breathlessness while lying down need prompt ...

Share on Pinterest About half of people who have cardiac arrest have symptoms a day earlier. izusek/Getty Images About 50% of people who experience cardiac arrest have symptoms up to 24 hours before ...

Share on Pinterest A study found that men and women experience different symptoms before a cardiac arrest. Carol Yepes/Getty Images Of the more than 356,000 cardiac arrests in the United States each ...

Heart stents effectively treat coronary artery disease, but arteries can re-block over time due to restenosis, atherosclerosis, or blood clots. Warning signs include chest pain, breathlessness, and ...

Shortness of breath during pregnancy is a commonly reported symptom early in the first trimester and toward the end of the pregnancy. It is usually harmless but may occasionally signal a more serious ...

A yearly influenza vaccine reduces serious illness and death in COPD patients by nearly 50%. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine is also recommended for COPD patients aged 65 years and older or those ...