Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a deep vein. Most often occurring in the legs, these clots can also occur less commonly in the arm, under the clavicle or in the belly.
Genetic testing has become an increasingly important tool in health care, offering insights into our risk for certain conditions and guiding treatment decisions.
It was only about 30 years ago when someone with significant congenital heart disease wouldn’t have been expected to live to see their 20s. But thanks to better medical care, there are far more adults living with congenital heart disease than ever before.
The majority of people experiencing preeclampsia recover fully with no further problems, but for some, it can have a lasting impact on long-term cardiovascular health.
This article, shared with permission from Omaha World-Herald medical reporter Julie Anderson, details how cardiologist Angela Yetman, MD, has done extensive detective work to find nearly 100 family members with the same condition.
Everyone has connective tissue that holds your body together and supports its various structures. Unfortunately, some conditions attack this vital tissue. One of these conditions is Marfan syndrome.
Chronic total occlusion of the heart, or CTO, refers to a complete blockage (100% occlusion) in one of the coronary arteries for more than three months.
