More articles about: Cardiovascular: Diseases & Conditions

A new trial plans to identify patients at urban hospitals who are at risk of hypertension and use text messages to help them reduce their blood pressure and obtain follow-up care.

A new study uncovers changes in the makeup of the cardiac intensive care unit as more patients are primarily diagnosed with noncardiac conditions.

Surgery for an aneurysm led to the discovery of a second heart condition, prompting the patient to educate his large extended family.

Learn about aortic stenosis, including signs and symptoms, causes and treatments options, including SAVR and TAVR, from Michigan Medicine.

Learn about genetic screening for inherited heart diseases and find out what you can expect during a genetic counseling session.

A complex case required a Michigan Medicine care team to help one patient recover and realize an improved quality of life.

Merrill Harvitt suffered an extensive neurovascular bleed that in most cases would be deadly. But teamwork led to a remarkable recovery — and more time with his beloved family.

If you have leg pain triggered by physical activity, it’s possible that you have poor circulation, which is closely linked to peripheral artery disease, or PAD.

Stroke survivor Katherine Jones shares how early identification of stroke symptoms and quick medical attention was key to returning to her active lifestyle.

Get the latest information on bicuspid aortic valve disease, including causes, risk factors, treatment approaches and life expectancy from Michigan Medicine.

Researchers report a key protein is affected during heart valve formation, in the first genomewide study of bicuspid aortic valve.

After a multigenerational diagnosis of a congenital heart defect, one close-knit Michigan family is committed to living life to the fullest.

Learn more about how healthcare legislation can affect children, like Jimmy Kimmel's son, who are born with a congenital heart disease.

High blood pressure in the lungs, a condition known as pulmonary hypertension, was a life-threatening scare for one woman. Her Michigan Medicine cardiac team offered comprehensive care.

A 25-year journey leads to the first calf vein thrombosis patients treated with a selectin inhibitor strategy.