Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Frederick Health will soon implement "the world's smallest heart pump" into its procedures, which is expected to reduce risks and ...

Doctors told Chevon Byfield that he only had a few months to live. His heart would give out by Thanksgiving. But 10 years later, Byfield is still alive, waiting for an organ donor. His failing heart ...

Background: Right ventricular failure (RVF) is a leading source of morbidity following durable LVAD implantation. Some propose using Impella 5.5 support as a surrogate “RV stress test” to evaluate RV ...

For some patients, a percutaneous left ventricular assist device (LVAD) may increase the risk of subsequent aortic regurgitation (AR), especially when there’s a need for longer support, new data ...

In early September 2025, numerous social media posts online speculated about U.S. President Donald Trump's health, particularly after photographs claiming to show mysterious bumps under his suit ...

In early September 2025, numerous social media posts online speculated about U.S. President Donald Trump's health, particularly after photographs claiming to show mysterious bumps under his suit ...

Abiomed has issued a warning about an issue with its Automated Impella Controller devices following a reported patient death. The issue stems from a manufacturing defect in certain units’ pump driver ...

When Zena Catalano began experiencing unusual fatigue last fall, a fleeting thought went through her mind: “A virus can affect the heart, right?” Catalano, 46, of Chesterfield Township, did not ...

In heart failure, the necessary oxygen levels and nutrients do not meet the body’s demands, setting off a domino effect of congestion in the lungs, kidneys and other areas. About 6.7 million adults in ...