WHEELING, W.Va. — New technology is changing the way doctors diagnose heart disease, and some experts say it could help patients avoid unnecessary invasive procedures. As part of 7News’ Heart Month ...
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) happens when fatty buildup (“plaque”) slowly clogs the blood vessels that carry blood to your legs and feet. This reduces blood flow to the muscles and skin, which can ...
Emmy-award winner Susan Lucci, who has a new book, La Lucci, out, talks about her experience with heart disease and the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women." ...
In men, erectile dysfunction can sometimes be an early sign of blocked arteries. Healthy blood flow is necessary for normal function, and reduced circulation may cause problems before heart symptoms ...
Leg pain, cramps, or cold feet may signal blocked leg arteries — not just fatigue. Dr. Sumit Kapadia warns that poor circulation now affects even young, sedentary individuals. Early signs like cold ...
A new imaging breakthrough combines ultrasound and light-based techniques to generate vivid 3D images that show both tissue structure and blood vessel activity. Developed by researchers at Caltech and ...
This story is sponsored by Echo Ultrasound. When it comes to diagnosing life-threatening illnesses, doctors repeat time and time again, "Early detection is the best protection." But with the American ...
Amy Erdman (left) with her family. Amy Erdman, a healthy, active mother of two from Eastchester, had just finished a treadmill workout when she felt a dull ache in her chest. “It really wasn’t ...
One of the most common warning signs is chest pain, also called angina. People often describe this pain as pressure, tightness, squeezing, or heaviness in the chest. It may feel like something heavy ...
Interventional cardiologist Dr. Anand Prasad performs a procedure in a hybrid cath lab in the Advanced Diagnostic Center at University Hospital. (Mark Greenberg ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an indispensable tool in Estonian hospitals, aiding both stroke and radiation therapy treatment while saving doctors hours of valuable time. At the same time, ...