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Getting to the heart of it: Irregular patterns alert to alarming condition
Dan O'Bryan didn't think his mild symptoms were anything to worry about. The Mayo Clinic team remotely monitoring his heart saw something different and urgent.
Is it love or atrial fibrillation?
Love can make your heart feel all aflutter. But if you're feeling weakness, shortness of breath or chest discomfort, it may be atrial fibrillation. Learn more about this treatable condition.
A mother's heart: Teamwork saves new mom, son
Julie Janzen's uneventful pregnancy took a dramatic turn at 39 weeks when she was diagnosed with a life-threatening aortic dissection. Her care team quickly convened to develop a plan to save Julie and her baby.
The other arterial disease
Like coronary arteries, peripheral arteries can become diseased, causing pain or numbness in your feet, calves, thighs or buttocks. Learn more about this condition.
Effects of hot weather, humidity on blood pressure, heart
High temperatures and humidity can cause serious health consequences for people with high blood pressure and heart disease. Learn warning signs that your body isn't keeping up with the heat.
Easy tips to improve your heart health
When you focus on heart health, you're not only benefitting your heart, you're improving other areas of your life. Get tips to keep your heart as healthy as it can be.
Eating for your heart: The Mediterranean diet
Ready to switch to a more heart-healthy diet? Here's how to get started with the Mediterranean diet.
When to see a cardiologist
Chest discomfort, shortness of breath and leg swelling are a few symptoms of heart disease. Read why these and others may suggest you need a referral to a cardiologist for individualized treatment.
Racing heart beat? Heart arrhythmia 101
A fast heart rate is common when you're exercising, or feeling excited or nervous. But what's happening when your heart rhythm changes unexpectedly?
Tips to keep stress from hurting your heart
Stress. It can wreak havoc on your health, including your heart. Use these tips for reducing stress with the added benefit of improving your heart health.
Know your numbers: Family health history
Genes play a role in your health. Understanding your family's heart and health history is key to understanding your risk of heart disease. Find out which relatives you should talk to about family health history.
Know your numbers: Heart rate
The better you understand your heart rate, the more you can maximize your movement to give your heart a good workout. Here's how.