Pulmonary hypertension life expectancy and prognosis can vary broadly, but have improved in the era of modern treatment.

PHILADELPHIA A daily, 1-gram dose of prescribed omega-3 acid ethyl esters reduces death in patients with chronic heart failure, according to a study presented at the European Cardiovascular Society ...

When the heart struggles to pump efficiently, a cascade of events unfolds. Fluid accumulates in the lungs and extremities. Breathing becomes labored. Simple activities like climbing stairs or carrying ...

In heart failure, the necessary oxygen levels and nutrients do not meet the body’s demands, setting off a domino effect of congestion in the lungs, kidneys and other areas. About 6.7 million adults in ...

For millions of people with heart failure, the latest treatment options — including advanced surgical procedures and innovative devices to assist a failing heart — can be game-changing, especially ...

Adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) who took a "polypill" combining medications prescribed for the treatment of heart failure, had improved heart function and symptoms, ...