This article is a review on the role of stress echocardiography in valvular heart diseases, describing what the validated indications are, how to perform the test and the utility of performing this ...

Handheld devices can scan the lower limbs of a patient and 'listen' to the blood flow, providing vital early indication of problems that could lead to strokes or heart attacks. But inexperience or ...

Doppler ultrasound blends physics and medical imaging to reveal the movement of blood through vessels and the heart. From diagnosing clots to assessing heart valve function, it’s a non-invasive tool ...

When the body moves, it's harder for existing wearable devices to accurately track heart activity. But University of Missouri researchers found that a starfish's five-arm shape helps solve this ...

The diagnosis and treatment of isolated diastolic failure is often a challenge, since the symptoms are so similar to systolic heart failure. It is important to distinguish between diastolic heart ...

Heart health is an essential part of your overall health and well-being. Your primary care provider will monitor your blood pressure and lab work during an annual physical exam or more frequently. If ...

How Doppler ultrasound keeps babies safe before birth Doppler ultrasound has transformed prenatal care by allowing doctors to monitor fetal blood flow and detect problems early. From checking ...

Mr PC is a 58-year-old patient and has been regularly monitored for 2 years for severe asymptomatic AS. The patient also has hypertension, that is well-controlled by bisosprolol 2.5 mg. The patient ...