An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a quick test that records the electrical signals in the heart; in layman's terms, it ...

A group of 29 international experts says that simultaneous screening for hypertension and heart arrhythmia could prevent ...

With each heartbeat, the heart muscle contracts and relaxes ... Scientists compiled 44 studies that compared the accuracy of PPG fitness to more precise ECG (electrocardiogram) and chest-strap heart ...

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic condition causing heart muscle thickening, affecting 1 in 200 people worldwide. It can lead to heart fa ...

In a new study, researchers have developed an AI-powered neural network capable of identifying patients at risk of life-threatening arrhythmias. By analyzing over 240,000 electrocardiograms, the ...

Heart Health Meets High TechIn a world where technology evolves at the speed of light, it’s no surprise that our gadgets are ...

On Sept. 6, 2024, Lev'Veon became the first child in Michigan to get a total artificial heart, and he is possibly the ...

With heart rate monitors now standard in smartwatches and fitness trackers, electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG) have rapidly become a common feature in health wearables. The technology is designed to ...

Learn about atrial septal defects in babies, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and long-term outlook for this ...