The incidence of heart attacks has increased. One reason for this is the buildup of plaque in the arteries, a condition ...

Mayo Clinic study reveals nontraditional factors cause over half of heart attacks in women under 65, compared to atherosclerosis being responsible for 75% of men's cases.

Here's how to correctly identify a heart attack and properly react during a heart emergency, according to cardiologists.

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Heart disease is the number one cause of death globally, and millions succumb to the condition every year. Heart disease ...

It measures the amount of calcified plaque that has built up in your arteries, which can trigger heart attacks and strokes. A high score puts you in the at-risk category and though it doesn’t mean you ...

Cardiologists often struggle to assess heart attack risk. New startups using AI could help.

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist reveals the unusual warning signs that accompanied his heart attack.

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Heart diseases are rising due to plaque buildup in arteries. Doctors advise healthy lifestyle choices to keep arteries clean ...

Q: I was told I have an elevated level of some protein (troponin) in my blood and that means I had a heart attack. But I never knew! I seem OK now. How should I proceed? -- Ralph J., Albuquerque, New ...