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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, but you can reduce your risk.

Surveys show that few women think heart disease is their greatest health threat.

If you’re at risk for heart disease, there's good news.

Poor diet. Lack of exercise. Genetics. Extra pounds. Everyone knows these are contributing factors to developing cardiac issues, but you might be surprised to learn that loneliness can also lead to heart disease.

The Division of Geographic Medicine + Infectious Diseases is an international center of excellence in infectious disease, inpatient and outpatient treatment, research, and infectious disease fellowship training.

International Expert in Antimicrobial Resistance Helen W. Boucher, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases at Tufts Medical Center

Can cold temperatures cause heart issues? We asked Clinical Nursing Director of Tufts MC's Cardiac Catherization Lab to explain more.

We spoke with Amanda Vest, MD from the CardioVascular Center at Tufts Medical Center about what doctors have learned so far about the connection between COVID-19 and pre-existing heart conditions.

Smoking. Diabetes. High cholesterol and blood pressure. Not only do they increase your chance of developing heart disease, but of peripheral artery disease, a painful condition of the legs and feet. Fortunately, researchers are working on new treatments.

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Lowell General Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in caring for patients who receive diagnostic catheterizations and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures.

What is heart failure and what causes it?

At Lowell General Hospital, we are fully committed to the fight against heart disease.

It was April 8, 2018, and Dana Corr was looking forward to celebrating his 55th birthday that day with his wife and two daughters in their Westford home. He had just returned from a trip visiting colleges in Rhode Island the day before with his daughter. Unfortunately, all celebrations were put on hold that day as his heart seemed to have other plans.

After enjoying a day of golf with his friends, Stanley Coolen began experiencing an upset stomach. Stanley is an active, healthy 72-year old from Saugus, MA. According to him, neither he nor his wife, Nicky, had been sick for a day in the nearly 50 years they had been married. But as he approached the clubhouse, he collapsed in cardiac arrest.

A team of doctors at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA collaborated to care for sickle cell disease patient Michaela and her sister, Danisha, who donated her bone marrow.

When it comes to cardiac surgery, you can take comfort in knowing that we offer the latest therapies and surgical capabilities, resulting in exceptional patient outcomes.

For decades, patients and referring physicians have turned to Tufts Medical Center for cardiovascular care when the situation is serious and the need for collaboration and coordination are paramount. The Tufts MC CardioVascular Center spans across Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Vascular Medicine and Surgery, where physicians and teams work hand-in-hand to provide frictionless care, leading-edge advancements and exceptional training opportunities.

The Division of Cardiology is part of the Department of Medicine and trains top cardiovascular specialists who benefit from our diverse patient population, dedicated faculty and staff and state-of-the-art facilities that provide an ideal learning and teaching environment.

Spice up your diet with these heart-healthy recipes.

It's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself.