Instead of a heart biopsy, a nuclear imaging test called a technetium Tc 99m pyrophosphate scan can now detect cardiac ATTR amyloidosis.

“Structural heart disease” is an umbrella term that refers to conditions that affect different structures within the heart. Some of these problems can be present at birth, while others develop later ...

Heart valve disease doesn’t always require surgery. Nonsurgical treatments like medications, lifestyle changes, or minimally invasive procedures are sufficient for some people. Your heart has four ...

Hypertensive heart disease is a term for heart conditions caused by high blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause an increased workload for the heart, leading to various heart disorders.

Heart disease continues to stand as the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease in the U.S., was responsible for the deaths of nearly ...

The work aligns with Mayo Clinic's Precure initiative, aiming to predict and prevent diseases before they manifest, ...