Dr. Robert Califf answers the question: 'Avoid Shift Work After A Heart Attack?' — -- Question: Should I avoid shift work after a heart attack? Answer: Some people with heart disease, or their ...

The heart is the body's hardest-working muscle. Whether you're awake or asleep, or exercising or resting, your heart is always at work. It pumps blood through arteries to deliver oxygen to organs and ...

Dr. Charanjit Rihal answers the question: 'Driving Trucks After A Heart Attack?' — -- Question: Can I continue working as a truck driver after a heart attack? Answer: If you're a truck driver, or ...

When most people think of heart health, they imagine cardio exercises, nutritious meals and regular doctor visits. Yet, few would suspect a link between their heart and calf muscles. Surprising as it ...

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart condition where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick. This makes it harder for the heart to work correctly. Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (oHCM) ...

CHICAGO — One person’s used pacemaker is another person’s treasure. A program to refurbish used pacemakers could expand access to the lifesaving devices. In a clinical trial of nearly 300 people, ...