Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a difficult topic for men to discuss. But the truth is, ED becomes more common with age and in many cases – up to 70 percent – it is a symptom of other conditions like diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure. Learn more.
If you think someone in your family has a genetic heart condition, it's important to get genetically tested. The Nebraska Medicine Heart and Vascular Genetics Clinic provides cardiovascular genetic testing and counseling services for patients with genetic disease. Learn more.
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a fairly common condition among older adults that is often underrecognized and undertreated. Early symptoms include cramping, pain and tiredness in the legs when walking and relief at rest.
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) – also called peripheral arterial disease (PAD) – is defined as a chronic atherosclerotic occlusive disease of the lower extremities.
The Nebraska Medicine Patient Assistance Fund provides assistance to hundreds of patients and their families each year by helping them with everyday needs such as lodging, meals, gas cards and transportation. Learn how it helped this young heart recipient and his family.
A new study in the JAMA Network Open found that the health of those who don’t exercise is similar or worse to those with a major disease like hypertension, diabetes or even being a smoker. Learn more.
The most common arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation. It increases with age and occurs in as many as one in 10 people over 80. Learn more about what it is and treatment options here.