THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The global prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) at high altitude is 8.97 percent, according to the results of a review presented at the ...

The global prevalence of congenital heart disease is higher among women who live at high altitudes, according to a new study presented at ACC Latin America 2024 in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

The victims were in excellent health and superb physical condition, with no history of heart disease. Because of the environment of high-altitude climbing it was difficult to examine these ...

Being at a higher altitude can be difficult for people with COPD. Learn how high altitude affects COPD symptoms and how to lessen the effects.

Risks Heart Disease Patients Should Consider While Travelling. Travelling can introduce several challenges to heart disease patients. These include changes in altitude, long periods of immobility ...

For the average person, living at high altitude—where oxygen is sparser than at sea level—can have health benefits ranging from lower rates of heart disease to increased endurance. But for ...

SAN FRANCISCO—For the average person, living at high altitude—where oxygen is sparser than at sea level—can have health benefits ranging from lower rates of heart disease to increased endurance.

For patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a 12-week high-intensity exercise program appeared safe in the short term, a randomized trial showed. ( European Heart Journal ) ...