New Wiring Adds Risk When Replacing Pacemaker
2009-11-16
Complications most likely when new lead is needed in heart devices, researchers findContinue Reading
Alternative to Warfarin May Cut Risk of Bleeding
2009-11-16
Dabigatran etexilate does well in trial of atrial fibrillation patientsContinue Reading
Sudden Cardiac Death Much More Likely to Strike Men
2009-11-16
Males have triple the odds than women, study finds, and black men are especially proneContinue Reading
Rapid Cooling Might Help Heart Attack Patients
2009-11-16
Pumping coolant into the nose right away seems to prevent brain damage, study findsContinue Reading
Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health
2009-11-16
When BRCA1 is deactivated, it can lead to hardening of the arteries, mouse study suggestsContinue Reading
Study Raises New Questions About Cholesterol Drug Zetia
2009-11-16
It was found less effective than extended-release niacin, or NiaspanContinue Reading
Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier
2009-11-11
Heart health could also benefit from this plan, researchers findContinue Reading
For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better
2009-11-11
Those who stroll are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, study findsContinue Reading
Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier
2009-11-10
Testing of vascular risk can be simplified, researchers sayContinue Reading
Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots
2009-11-10
Study raises more concerns about common treatment for chemo patientsContinue Reading
The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization
2009-11-10
Better coordination urged to stem re-admission rate of nearly 1 in 4 peopleContinue Reading
Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship
2009-11-10
Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers sayContinue Reading
Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes
2009-11-10
But researchers not exactly sure how pathogens raise risk of brain attackContinue Reading