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Mitral valve patient finds a better, easier way

When Mark Krueger needed his heart’s mitral valve repaired 24 years ago, he did his own research about options for surgery. That research led him to a surgeon in Boston who had a way to repair the valve without opening Mark’s entire chest.

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Heart Healthy Pasta Sauce Recipes

Stick to your heart healthy resolutions while enjoying some comfort food this weekend or anytime. (bonus: these recipes are also vegan)

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5 lesser-known heart attack symptoms

We’ve all seen heart attacks portrayed in movies and TV shows. Someone — usually an older man — gasps, grabs his chest and collapses.

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Start your kids on a heart-healthy path

You're there to help your children with their homework, and you remind them to brush their teeth. But have you helped them do something good for their hearts lately?

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All about atrial fibrillation (AFib)

Chances are, you’ve heard of AFib — even if you didn’t quite know what it was. But understanding AFib is important, as is recognizing its symptoms. That’s because AFib can be quite serious.

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