Heart failure impacts about 6.5 million people in the United States, and it's one of the most common reasons older adults get admitted to the hospital. Pathophysiology is the study of functional ...

The search for effective treatments has been ongoing, and now, a new drug offers hope. Scientists at the University of ...

Role of the RAAS in the Pathophysiology of Heart Failure ACE inhibitors have no effect on angiotensin II formed by alternate pathways. In contrast, ARBs would be expected to inhibit the biologic ...

In heart failure, the body’s accumulation of salt and fluid produces increased pressures in the cardiac chambers. Elevated cardiac pressure causes some of that excess fluid to accumulate in the lungs.

Heart disease is a type of cardiovascular disease that affects the heart’s structure and function. Several different heart ...

Heart failure is a life-threatening condition! Image courtesy: Adobe Stock Heart failure is one of the leading causes of death caused by heart disease. It occurs when the heart stops pumping ...

A new American Heart Association scientific statement suggests addressing cardiovascular health earlier in life may reduce the risk of stroke and help preserve thinking and memory later in life.

This causes tissue to swell, usually in the lower legs. Fluid can also build up in the lungs, making it harder to breathe. Many factors can raise the risk of developing heart failure. Some are ...