One cardiologist likes to compare heart health to financial wellness. "I tell my patients, 'Just like you have a 401k or IRA ...

Dr. Demilade Adedinsewo, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says that to keep the heart healthy, there are several behaviors and numbers to keep in check. Let's start with sleep. "Seven to eight hours of ...

Tips for primary care physicians when it comes to deciding whether — and when — to refer a patient to a cardiologist.

To find out the best breakfast for better blood pressure and heart health, we reached out to Michael Twyman, M.D., a cardiologist at Apollo Cardiology in St. Louis. He stresses the importance of ...

If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or other risk factors, your primary care provider might refer you to a cardiologist — a physician that specializes in caring for the heart.