More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions

Patients often mistake one type of genetic testing for the other. Find out the differences — and benefits — of each.

A strong woman faces her health challenges head-on with support from Michigan Medicine and a special group of women.

Learn the symptoms of cardiac disease and effective treatments from a Michigan Medicine cardiac surgeon

A group of cardiologists is changing the conversation about a form of heart disease and exercise. One patient details how she’s maintaining an active lifestyle while minimizing risk.

A new clinical trial is testing a catheter-based approach to treating mitral valve regurgitation, providing a faster procedure with a shorter recovery time.

Active individuals with heart-related concerns might seek the help of a sports cardiologist. Here’s what these medical specialists can do.

Often connected to each other, these emergency cardiac scenarios can be deadly. Learn the signs and symptoms of both — and what to do next.

What causes a heart attack? Discover twelve risk factors for a heart attack and find out lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk.

What is a widowmaker heart attack? A Michigan Medicine cardiologist breaks down the symptoms, risk factors and treatment approach for this severe cardiac event.

Just 24 hours after her birth Mila was diagnosed with TAPVR, a critical heart condition, thanks to a Michigan mandated newborn screening for heart defects.

Under the new blood pressure guidelines, 100 million Americans have hypertension. Learn the causes of high blood pressure and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.

One young man’s struggles with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome have served to strengthen his faith and shape his career.

A lot has changed since one man’s near-fatal cardiac arrest. The biggest shift: volunteering with the cardiac rehabilitation program that saved his life.

A Michigan Medicine vascular surgeon shares vital information about monitoring and treating aortic aneurysm.

Read how in chronic disease care family and friends are more of health supporters, and how physicians and policymakers should consider chronic disease care that includes health supporters.