A man who was diagnosed with congenital heart disease after he was born has opened up about how his early years were “strewn ...

Heart disease is the leading causes of death of women in Ireland but yet, many of us still consider it a male illness. Cardiovascular disease claims more women’s lives than breast cancer, while women ...

Ballaghmore mother Olivia McLoughlin Sweeney had open heart surgery earlier this year, and was inspired to volunteer to help ...

A Dublin woman is embarking on a dozen freezing plunges as part of the Irish Heart Foundation's 12 Dips in December challenge.

Chest pain is the most common heart attack symptom, but, according to the Irish Heart Foundation, around 10 to 15 per cent of ...

A Mayo woman is taking a dozen icy plunges as part of the Irish Heart Foundation’s ‘12 Dips in December’ challenge.

“Structural heart disease” is an umbrella term that refers to conditions that affect different structures within the heart. Some of these problems can be present at birth, while others develop later ...

A FRESH study has found that those who smoke e-cigarettes or vapes could be at a higher risk of heart attacks, particularly ...

Heart valve disease doesn’t always require surgery. Nonsurgical treatments like medications, lifestyle changes, or minimally invasive procedures are sufficient for some people. Your heart has four ...

Heart valve disease occurs when one or more heart valves aren’t working as well as expected. Heart valve disease may be an inherited or acquired condition. Heart valve disease occurs when one or more ...

Hypertensive heart disease is a term for heart conditions caused by high blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause an increased workload for the heart, leading to various heart disorders.