Heart

Revolutionary artificial heart unveiled

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:26:45 GMT

Scientists have unveiled a working prototype of an artificial heart which could one day replace life-saving transplants.

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:59:14 GMT

The danger of a diet high in saturated fat has been illustrated after pictures of a man's damaged heart were released.

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:23:11 GMT

Sir Paul McCartney is reportedly in "excellent health" after undergoing a secret heart procedure, according to friends.

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:53:25 GMT

A two-year-old has returned home after a heart transplant operation made possible by an amazing journey.

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:01:52 GMT

A toddler who topped the European transplant list for a new heart has been sent home five weeks after undergoing life-saving surgery.

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:32:09 GMT

National Transplant Week aims to highlight the desperate plea for help to save thousands of lives across the UK.

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:36:32 GMT

National Transplant Week aims to highlight the desperate plea for help to save thousands of lives across the UK.

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 14:59:04 GMT

Doctors are trawling Europe in search of a new heart which will give hope to an 18 month old girl from Hull.

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:18:46 GMT

Cutting back on salt may help protect our hearts and could lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease by up to a fifth.

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:18:35 GMT

A British research team led by a world-renowned heart surgeon has grown part of a human heart from stem cells for the first time.