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Heart sounds are the noises made as blood moves through the heart with each heartbeat. When the heart valves close, they make a distinct lubb-dupp sound. Healthcare providers listen to the heart's ...

Adults whose resting heart rate follows an atypical pattern as they age may face a greater risk for developing heart failure or dying from any cause than people whose heart rates follow a normal ...

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create ...

If your heart suddenly shoots up to 150–170 bpm during exercise or even at rest, doctors say it could be supraventricular ...