Little Ruben needed a new heart – and a surgeon willing to take on the complex operation
Mar 11, 2019
Children's Hospital Los Angeles faced one of its most challenging cases: A baby with his heart pointing the wrong way and his plumbing backward.
Heart Failure News
Irregular sleep could negatively impact heart health
Mar 8, 2019
Night-to-night changes in when people get to sleep and how long they sleep could impact cardiovascular risk, according to a new study.
Living in a green, leafy neighborhood could cut heart attack risk
Mar 5, 2019
Spending your golden years in a place with lots of trees and other greenery can be visually pleasing – and it also might be good for your heart, according to a new study.
Are thrill-seekers with heart conditions playing with danger?
Mar 4, 2019
A serious heart condition often isn't enough to stop some from roller coasters and thrill-seeking activities.
With new heart, mom of four competes in Transplant Games
Feb 21, 2019
A Texas mother almost died after two major heart attacks following childbirth. Then she set out to get strong and achieve her goal of competing in the Transplant Games.
Up-and-coming Texas singer lucky to be alive and still singing the blues
Feb 21, 2019
Texas singer Charley Crockett wrote "How Long Will I Last" about an uncertain love affair, never knowing the title would also apply to his struggle with heart disease.
Heart transplant survivor gets marriage proposal at finish line
Feb 14, 2019
Childhood heart transplant recipient Mandi Shelley now has another reason to love the Heart Walk.
Cardiovascular diseases affect nearly half of American adults, statistics show
Jan 31, 2019
Nearly half of American adults have cardiovascular diseases, a percentage that reflects recent guidelines for high blood pressure.
Thyroid problems linked to worsening heart failure
Dec 14, 2018
Certain thyroid problems may worsen heart failure, new research suggests.
Husband's deadly heart disease inspires mother of four to action
Dec 12, 2018
Her husband's heart disease prompted Ritru Davis to take a lead role in the 51Â鶹's Heart Walk.