FDA: Don't Use Pradaxa Blood Thinner in Patients With Artificial Heart Valves
2012-12-20
Warning based on European trial showing increased risk for strokes, heart attacks in this groupContinue Reading
New Diabetes Guidelines May Lower Patient Medical Bills
2012-12-20
Fewer people will need blood pressure meds, while some should check blood sugar moreContinue Reading
Heart Health Worst in the South, Best in Northeast
2012-12-19
In large U.S. survey, Oklahoma ranked lowest while Washington, D.C., ranked highestContinue Reading
Long-Term Aspirin Use Linked With Vision Loss: Study
2012-12-18
But the risk doesn’t outweigh the benefit of aspirin in preventing heart attacks and strokes, experts sayContinue Reading
Survival Tripled for Hospitalized U.S. Kids With Cardiac Arrest
2012-12-18
Study suggests better resuscitation methods made differenceContinue Reading
Quality of Life Can Suffer for Kids With Heart Devices
2012-12-18
Study suggests implanted cardiac defibrillators, pacemakers affect self-perception, behaviorContinue Reading
Giving Plavix Before Angioplasty May Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
2012-12-18
Review of the data does not show increase in overall survival, howeverContinue Reading
Shorter Hospital Stays Don't Compromise Care, Study Finds
2012-12-17
Earlier discharge corresponds with lower readmission and death rates in VA hospitalsContinue Reading
Treating Kidneys With Radio Waves May Ease Tough-to-Control Hypertension
2012-12-17
Small study found technique seemed to work in patients, but it has yet to win FDA approvalContinue Reading
New Guidelines Seek to Streamline Care for Worst Heart Attacks
2012-12-17
Time is of the essence to avoid brain damage and save lives, experts sayContinue Reading
Winter Weather, Snow Shoveling Pose Heart Risks
2012-12-16
Expert gives tips for cold-weather heart healthContinue Reading
EPA Lowers Permissible Soot Levels in Air
2012-12-14
Change will save lives, as much as $9 billion annually, agency saysContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure Poses Bigger Stroke Risk for Blacks, Study Says
2012-12-14
Chances of trouble were three times higher than among whites with hypertensionContinue Reading
Yo-Yo Dieting Can Hurt the Heart, Study Finds
2012-12-13
Older women who lose weight and then regain it may raise their risk of cardiovascular troubleContinue Reading