Jessika Seward, then 22, felt a jolt of pain in her chest while working an overnight shift as a cardiac nurse in April 2023. At first, she brushed it off. But the pangs continued for a half hour and a ...

Heart blockage doesn’t always cause pain only in the chest. Sometimes, the pain can spread or radiate to other parts of the upper body. Common areas include the jaw (especially the lower left side), ...

A randomized trial that compared previously used and new pacemakers in patients found the reconditioned devices were as safe and effective as new pacemakers, potentially offering affordable options ...

Some heart issues can be asymptomatic. Unexplained and recent burping, especially after physical exertion, can indicate a ...

A 95% blockage of the widow-maker artery nearly ended Ken Gray’s life; yet the Naperville 60-year-old went on to become a national champion in obstacle course racing. Northwestern Medicine ...