What is a left ventricular assist device (LVAD)?

LVAD, or left ventricular assist device, is a type of artificial heart connected to the left ventricle through the aorta. Watch this video with thoracic surgeon Dr. Hiroo Takayama to learn about how the pump propels blood to support the heart.

Strengthen your heart with these heart-friendly workouts.

Here’s why keeping up on oral health is crucial to total-body wellness.

Learn why hypertension in older adults is linked with stroke and dementia.

In the U.S., about 805,000 people have a heart attack each year. Learn about heart attacks and what to do if you develop symptoms.

This program can lower your risk of dying by up to 30 percent.