Less Invasive Surgery Safe for Harvesting Bypass Veins: Study
2012-07-31
No major difference in outcomes of coronary artery bypass graft with minimal or large leg incisionsContinue Reading
More Americans Have at Least 2 Chronic Health Issues: CDC
2012-07-31
Number of people with multiple diseases — including diabetes, high blood pressure — rose over decadeContinue Reading
New Guidelines Say No to Screening EKGs for Low-Risk Patients
2012-07-30
Recommendations mirror those issued in 2004 because science hasn’t changed, experts sayContinue Reading
Coordinated Care Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival: Study
2012-07-30
Brain damage was also reduced, researchers findContinue Reading
Heart Defect at Birth Signals Need to Check for Other Disorders: AHA
2012-07-30
Early evaluations can catch related developmental problems, experts sayContinue Reading
Women May Fare Worse Than Men After Stroke
2012-07-27
Female patients report more problems with their physical and emotional health, study findsContinue Reading
More Evidence That Shift Work Might Raise Heart Risks
2012-07-27
Review found chances of trouble increased most for those working nightsContinue Reading
Yoga Might Help With Stroke Rehab
2012-07-26
Small study suggests the practice could enhance balance, activity levelsContinue Reading
Lab-Grown Blood Vessels May Improve Heart Bypass
2012-07-25
Researchers grow small vessels using stem cells from fat gathered through liposuctionContinue Reading
High-Tech CT Scan May Get People With Chest Pain Home Faster
2012-07-25
But benefit for low-risk patients isn’t clear as test increases cost and radiation exposureContinue Reading
Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease
2012-07-24
Researchers found two of three already had one risk factor for cardiovascular troubleContinue Reading
Doctors Spar Over Cholesterol Screening in Kids
2012-07-23
Some question supporting evidence and drug-industry ties, but others say guidelines benefit certain childrenContinue Reading
Joint Replacement Boosts Heart Attack Risk Right After Surgery: Study
2012-07-23
Experts say doctors need to cut chances of cardiac trouble before procedureContinue Reading
Many Teens With High Blood Pressure Don't Get Needed Tests
2012-07-23
Fewer than 1 in 4 receives recommended screening for kidney disease, organ damage, study findsContinue Reading