Laura Stegenga saw the surprise in her yard after a chemotherapy appointment. — -- Laura Stegenga arrived at her Minneapolis home last week after undergoing a chemotherapy treatment to a sight ...

An intra-aortic balloon pump is a temporary treatment to help the heart pump enough blood around the body, which people with certain heart conditions may require. An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) ...

Anthony Brasfield, a 40-year-old Florida man, was arrested Sunday for releasing a dozen heart-shaped helium balloons into the air in what was to be a romantic gesture for his girlfriend, according to ...

Cardiologists may soon be able to place sensitive electronics inside their patients' hearts with minimal invasiveness, enabling more sophisticated and efficient diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias.

In a flurry of Aug. 31 notices from the FDA, the number of Class I recalls plaguing Getinge’s Cardiosave intra-aortic balloon pumps this year has doubled. The notices detailed four more recalls of the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A new device uses a catheter and two balloons to deliver a UV light ...

Patients with osteoarthritis are vulnerable to hip and knee pain due to the wearing away of the joint’s cartilage lining. One solution is to surgically replace the faulty joints. A total of 1.8 ...