Jan 15, 2025 · Join The Heart Truth ® for Taking Care of #OurHearts Together: Building Heart-Healthy Communities. A panel of experts from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute …

Jun 25, 2025 · Oxygen-poor blood from the body enters your heart through two large veins called the superior and inferior vena cava. The blood enters the heart's right atrium and is pumped to …

Oct 9, 2023 · A heart attack occurs when an artery that sends blood and oxygen to the heart is blocked. Fatty, cholesterol-containing deposits build up over time, forming plaques in the …

The Framingham Heart Study is a large population and epidemiology study led by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). The study began over 75 years ago and follows …

Oct 22, 2025 · A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a health condition.

Jan 21, 2025 · Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. Blood often backs up and causes fluid to build up in the lungs and in the legs. The fluid …

Dec 27, 2024 · Coronary heart disease is a type of heart disease that occurs when the arteries of the heart cannot deliver enough oxygen -rich blood to the heart muscle due to narrowing from …

Dec 27, 2024 · Coronary heart disease treatment can include heart-healthy lifestyle changes, medicines, or procedures to help manage heart disease.

Oct 22, 2024 · NHLBI feature article explores the potential benefits and risks of omega-3 supplements, including fish oil, for heart health.

Mar 24, 2022 · A conduction disorder, also known as heart block, is a problem with the electrical system that controls your heart’s rate and rhythm. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and …