The heart is an incredible machine, pumping blood to fuel our bodies day in and day out. To do its job properly, the heart ...

Accurately measuring electrical signals and calcium levels in the heart can lead to earlier treatment of potentially fatal conditions, such as heart attack or congestive heart failure. Calcium plays ...

In this study, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and their collaborators focused on the DM1 heart problems testing a novel approach to restore normal function.

Understanding how these devices work requires appreciating how the heart’s electrical system works and the weak links that cause malfunctions. The heart’s natural pacemaker system ...

Electrical problems in the heart can often lead to serious and fatal complications including complete heart block or heart failure. Left ventricular conduction disease occurs when there is an ...

A groundbreaking new study led by researchers at the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) has identified that two closely related proteins, RBPMS and RBPMS2, act in tandem to protect the heart's ...

‘Cardiac arrest’ is a general term, Grewal said, referring to “a sudden stopping or cessation of normal heart function, meaning the normal pumping function of the heart.” ...

Cardioversion is a procedure used to treat heart arrhythmias like AFib. Learn about medical vs. electrical cardioversion, the risks involved, and what to expect.