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For some people, the first “symptom” of hypertension is a deadly heart attack or stroke.  Hypertension, or high blood pressure, now plagues nearly half of Americans.  Some patients may experience mild symptoms, while others experience none at all.  But hypertension nevertheless puts them at a greater risk for serious health conditions – like heart attack, […]

Cardiovascular disease stubbornly holds its place as the number one cause of death in America. But don’t be misled into thinking heart disease presents an equitable burden. It has a disproportionately high impact on Black Americans, striking them more often and more seriously, on average, than their white counterparts. 

Peripheral artery disease, known as PAD, can cause serious health consequences. If left untreated, it can lead to a heart attack, a stroke or even amputation.

Medication access remains a hurdle for many patients, especially those prescribed cholesterol-lowering PCSK9 inhibitors.

Things are looking up for patients who have an uncommon heart condition. The Food and Drug Administration last month approved a novel medication to treat obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

“A few of my patients are kids. Others are over age 90. But nearly all are overweight or obese.”

As an aging America faces rising rates of obesity and diabetes, people may also find themselves facing a dangerous cardiovascular disease.

Millions of people susceptible to blood clots started 2022 at higher risk of stroke. Why? Their health plan’s pharmacy benefit manager decided to stop covering their blood thinner.

Every new COVID-19 variant reignites fears of untimely deaths. Yet heart disease continues to kill more people than the coronavirus every single year.

I had been experiencing chest pain for a while. It was robbing me of joy – and it was often embarrassing. I’d begun to dread going to the Dodgers’ games with my friends because there were so many stairs. Once, during a work trip to San Francisco, I couldn’t keep pace with my boss and […]

Heart disease patients, providers, caregivers and stakeholders agree: Health plan policies that delay access to life-saving medication are unacceptable.