Varicose veins are abnormal branches from larger, more typical veins. Even if you don’t have one yourself, chances are you’ve seen such a swollen blue and purple bulge in someone else.

Pulse field ablation is a brand-new heart procedure. It's designed to help patients with atrial fibrillation or AFib. The Food and Drug Administration approved the procedure in December 2023.

Aortic dissection is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition that can occur at any age. Knowing what the aorta is and what it does helps better understand the condition.

Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is a serious medical condition that affects the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. This leads to fluid build-up within the lungs or congestion, making breathing difficult.

As an Omaha firefighter for over two decades, John Coniglio has seen CPR and early intervention save lives. What he didn’t know before June 1, 2022, was that they would save his own life.

Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is a condition that affects the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain, commonly in the arms and legs.

Many people are unaware of the potential long-term complications associated with obstructive sleep apnea, including its link to pulmonary hypertension.

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, is an increasingly popular alternative to open heart surgery. The minimally invasive procedure treats aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve that blocks blood flow and forces your heart to work harder.

If someone collapsed due to cardiac arrest, would you know what to do? When it comes to cardiac arrest, immediate action by bystanders is often the difference between life and death for the victim.

Your heart is one of the most critical parts of your body, responsible for pumping your blood. Unfortunately, many diseases target your heart and affect its ability to send blood circulation throughout your body efficiently. One of the most common conditions that affect the heart is atrial fibrillation or AFib.