In an unfortunate series of events reminiscent of those that led to the discontinuation of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device last year, Medtronic has now racked up a third Class I recall for the ...

How an artificial heart pump saved the life of a longtime singer. How an artificial heart pump saved the life of a longtime singer and enabled him to maintain his quality of life. Grover Silcox ...

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 ...

The heart beats around 100,000 times a day, yet most people rarely think about how fast, or how efficiently it’s working, according to study published in the US. Heart rate isn’t just a number ...