Cardiac surgeon Serge S. Kobsa of the USC Cardiac and Vascular Institute explains common heart valve problems, their causes and treatments.
Heart all aflutter? Ivan C. Ho, a Keck Medicine of USC, cardiologist might know why, and what you should do about it.
The term “congestive heart failure” is falling out of favor with doctors. A Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist explains why — and why the shift may signal better outcomes for patients.
Miguel F. Manzur of Keck Medicine of USC discusses the common condition and how to prevent it.
A diagnosis of a heart murmur sounds scary, but it might not be as frightening as you think. Keck Medicine of USC’s Oana Maria Penciu explains.
In a study of Hispanic moms, USC researchers found a new way to identify women who face an elevated risk for hypertension but are overlooked by current medical guidelines.
Patients with growth hormone receptor deficiency, or Laron syndrome, appear to have lower than average risk factors for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
Black patients with arterial plaque buildup in the legs are more likely to have a stroke, heart attack or amputation than white patients, a USC study finds.
USC research finds that the daily lives of people in the Indigenous Tsimané and Mosetén communities resemble those of pre-industrial societies and may provide clues for preventing heart disease and cognitive decline.
Associate Professor Megan McCain and postdoc Megan Rexius-Hall’s creation could one day serve as a testbed for personalized heart drugs.
