Two Different Heart Drugs May Work Equally Well for High-Risk Patients
2011-04-05
Study found ARB, calcium channel blocker both helped those with hypertension, glucose intoleranceContinue Reading
Risks of Estrogen Hormone Therapy Seen to Fade After Treatment Ends
2011-04-05
Increased odds of stroke, blood clots dissipate, as do most benefits, researchers findContinue Reading
U.S. Vets' Heart Failure Death Rates Seem to Be Improving
2011-04-05
Study looked at elderly patients who had been hospitalized between 1999 and 2008Continue Reading
Implantable Device May Lower Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
2011-04-05
Electrical jolt tricks body into regulating blood pressure, researchers sayContinue Reading
Sudden Cardiac Death More Common in Young Athletes Than Thought
2011-04-05
Findings highlight need for screening those participating in school sports, experts sayContinue Reading
Too Many Hours at Work Might Harm the Heart
2011-04-04
Study of British workers found 11-hour days raised heart disease risk 67%Continue Reading
Bypass Surgery Best for Some Heart Failure Patients
2011-04-04
It may be better than medication alone, researchers reportContinue Reading
Clamp Device for Leaky Heart Valve Seems Effective
2011-04-04
Small study suggests MitraClip may help some with mitral regurgitation avoid open-heart surgeryContinue Reading
Minimally Invasive Heart-Valve Procedure Shows Promise: Study
2011-04-04
FDA approval still pending; at least one doctor says it’s not ready for widespread useContinue Reading
Yoga May Also Calm a Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat
2011-04-04
Small study found reduction in episodes of atrial fibrillation, which can raise stroke riskContinue Reading
Study Hints at Link Between Antidepressants and Heart Trouble
2011-04-04
But the finding is preliminary and doesn’t prove a relationship, experts noteContinue Reading
Heart Attack Risk Plagues Post-Katrina New Orleans
2011-04-04
Study finds three times the risk, due to stress, among other factorsContinue Reading
Mummies Show Heart Disease Is an Ancient Problem
2011-04-04
Scans reveal evidence of arterial plaque in 3,550-year-old remains of Egyptian princessContinue Reading
Laughter Not Only Feels Good, It's Good for the Heart
2011-04-02
A chuckle relieves stress, improves blood pressure, expert saysContinue Reading