About one in 5,000 people have a genetic disorder called Marfan syndrome. This condition affects the connective tissues that hold together the body’s cells, organs, and tissues. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial to lower the chance of a serious heart condition.

It’s never too late to benefit from exercise—even if it hasn’t been a part of your life for many years. Research suggests that even a modest exercise regimen started later in life could reverse these age-related changes.

Join the Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center (PACHC), a joint program between Penn Medicine and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, at the 2021 Walk for 1 in 100.

We address five myths about inherited cardiac disease that help clarify some misconceptions.

Returning to a sport or exercise regimen after an injury can be daunting. Doing so after being diagnosed with a heart condition can feel like a life-or-death decision.

Obesity is a known risk factor for heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes because it’s linked to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high triglycerides. Education alone does not solve this problem. Learn how small tweaks to your lifestyle can be beneficial to your health.

Have you ever noticed your pulse in certain parts of your body but not others? Let’s explore why you can feel your heartbeat in places other than your chest.

Here’s what you should know about high blood pressure—also known as hypertension.

A silent heart attack may have few, if any, symptoms. Here are the signs to look for that may save your life or the life of someone you love.

Shortness of breath happens to everyone sometimes, but when it’s constant, it might mean an underlying health problem.