The natriuretic peptides, specifically brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), are the most specific and applicable laboratory tests available to establish fluid overload associated with HF. 9 BNP is ...

Why has a 64-year-old man become increasingly short of breath over the past 2 weeks? That's what Sandra K. Rabat, DO, of A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Mesa, Arizona, and ...

The Bush family announced Sunday that former First Lady Barbara Bush has decided not to seek further medical treatment as she battles COPD and congestive heart failure. COPD, or chronic obstructive ...

Alexandria Nyembwe is a registered nurse and health writer. She has worked in street medicine serving populations experiencing homelessness in Skid Row Los Angeles as well as in cardiovascular care in ...

Early physician follow-up with a comprehensive transitional care strategy and effective chronic disease management after discharge was associated with reduced 90-day readmissions among patients with ...

Adults who had underlying medical conditions and then developed the flu were four times more likely to be hospitalized with the virus compared to those who didn’t have underlying medical issues, ...

Although there has been a concentrated focus on pulmonary vascular diseases at this year's CHEST conference, there have also been a number of studies released that pertain to cardiovascular events, ...

Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs when your heart muscles become damaged and can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the rest of your organs. Several underlying health conditions can raise your ...

Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTA) on Monday released topline data from RSVHR Phase 2b study of zelicapavir in outpatient adults with acute respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection who are ...

UMass Memorial Health's remote monitoring program reduced 30-day readmissions for heart failure by 50% using AI and human care teams. Patients use internet-connected devices to track health metrics, ...

Congestive heart failure (CHF), or heart failure, is a condition where the heart can't pump blood effectively to meet the body's needs, leading to fluid and blood backing up in the body. It is a term ...