Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from your heart. They have thick walls and a muscular layer that keeps your blood moving. Arteries can be as wide as a nickel (about two centimeters). They are the ...

The connection and difference between atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease can be confusing. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a form of arrhythmia, or abnormal heart rhythm. Coronary artery ...

Dr. Paul Friedman answers the question: 'Heart Block versus Artery Blockage?' — -- Question: I have been diagnosed with heart block. How does this differ from blockage in one of my arteries?

The human heart is a finely-tuned instrument that serves the whole body. It is a muscular organ around the size of a closed fist, and it sits in the chest, slightly to the left of center. The heart ...

Leading cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj emphasizes that consistent lifestyle choices are key to artery health, not quick ...

An international team has created the first comprehensive reference measurements for blood vessel stiffness in healthy young ...