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  • Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart
    (19-Nov-2009)
    But protective effect can wear off at higher levels in men, study finds

  • Study Shows Hospital Report Cards Unlikely to Spur Improvement
    (18-Nov-2009)
    Treatment of heart patients no better after performance data released to public, researchers find

  • New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination
    (18-Nov-2009)
    Getting patients to the right hospitals quickly is critical, experts say

  • Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys
    (18-Nov-2009)
    Studies found warfarin, Plavix bested by latest anti-clotting alternatives

  • Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure
    (18-Nov-2009)
    Long-term comparison study finds chlorthalidone most likely to prevent heart failure, stroke

  • New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination
    (18-Nov-2009)
    Getting patients to the right hospitals quickly is critical, experts say

  • Biotech Soybeans Good Source of Omega-3
    (17-Nov-2009)
    Oil from engineered beans might help reduce heart attacks, researchers say

  • Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner
    (17-Nov-2009)
    Combination can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, U.S. officials say

  • The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease
    (17-Nov-2009)
    Finding suggests atherosclerosis is as old as the pyramids, and not an ill of the modern world

  • Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health
    (17-Nov-2009)
    Studies show risk factors rising among children and adults, with many denying they have a problem

  • Stem Cells May Improve Heart Bypass Results
    (17-Nov-2009)
    Patients who had bone marrow transplant with surgery did better, study finds

  • Rapid Cooling Might Help Heart Attack Patients
    (16-Nov-2009)
    Pumping coolant into the nose right away seems to prevent brain damage, study finds

  • Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts
    (16-Nov-2009)
    Inexpensive EKGs would reduce risk of sudden death, study finds

  • Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack
    (16-Nov-2009)
    Hospitals less likely to follow guidelines for patients 80 and older, study finds

  • Why Watching TV Sports Increases Heart Attacks
    (16-Nov-2009)
    For those who've had an attack already, stressful games raise blood pressure, study finds

  • Sudden Cardiac Death Much More Likely to Strike Men
    (16-Nov-2009)
    Males have triple the odds than women, study finds, and black men are especially prone

  • Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health
    (16-Nov-2009)
    When BRCA1 is deactivated, it can lead to hardening of the arteries, mouse study suggests

  • Study Raises New Questions About Cholesterol Drug Zetia
    (16-Nov-2009)
    It was found less effective than extended-release niacin, or Niaspan

  • Certain Reflux Drugs Tied to Higher Post-Angioplasty Death Rate
    (16-Nov-2009)
    Study suggests interaction between Prilosec, Protonix and blood-thinners such as Plavix

  • Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks
    (16-Nov-2009)
    People with metabolic syndrome should steer clear of low-fat meal plans, study says

  • New Wiring Adds Risk When Replacing Pacemaker
    (16-Nov-2009)
    Complications most likely when new lead is needed in heart devices, researchers find

  • For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better
    (11-Nov-2009)
    Those who stroll are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, study finds

  • No Gender Gap Found for Clot-Busting Drug
    (09-Nov-2009)
    Plavix helped men and women almost equally, study finds

  • Can a Bad Boss Make You Sick?
    (06-Nov-2009)
    Study ties poor supervisors to higher odds for heart attack

  • Will New Anemia Drug Top Current Treatments?
    (04-Nov-2009)
    Designed for a rare condition, it might have a wider application, experts say

  • Poorer Outcomes After 'Off-Pump' Bypass Surgery
    (04-Nov-2009)
    Keeping patients on the heart-lung machine improved survival, study found

  • Health Tip: At Risk for Another Heart Attack?
    (29-Oct-2009)
    Factors that raise your chances of subsequent trouble

  • Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows
    (26-Oct-2009)
    Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show

  • Heart Failure Treatment Underused
    (20-Oct-2009)
    Two-thirds of patients in U.S. hospitals fail to get recommended therapy, study finds

  • Fish Oil Supplements Don't Help Depressed Heart Patients
    (20-Oct-2009)
    Those who took them with antidepressant fared same as those who didn't

  • Micardis Given Wider Approval
    (19-Oct-2009)
    For cardiac patients who can't take an ACE inhibitor

  • Stem Cells Grow Heart Tissue in Lab
    (15-Oct-2009)
    New technique described as a Band-Aid for damaged muscle

  • Smoking Bans Good for Non-Smokers' Hearts: Study
    (15-Oct-2009)
    Report could get more states to pass laws to curtail secondhand smoke, experts say

  • American Heart Association Guidelines Save Lives
    (09-Oct-2009)
    Heart attack, heart failure survival better at hospitals given awards for following program

  • Trial Shows Heart Attack Education Makes Little Difference
    (07-Oct-2009)
    But new study design might change response times, researcher says

  • Early Defibrillator After Heart Attack May Not Pay Off
    (07-Oct-2009)
    European study finds no survival difference for those with, without device

  • Headphones May Threaten Heart-Device Performance
    (06-Oct-2009)
    Implanted defibrillators, pacemakers may malfunction if headphones hang close to chest, study shows

  • Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
    (02-Oct-2009)
    'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says

  • Simple Test Might Detect 'Silent' Heart Disease
    (02-Oct-2009)
    Even better, calcium scans don't lead to unnecessary tests, researchers say

  • Clot-Busting Therapy Under Review
    (01-Oct-2009)
    Cardiologists looking at new generation of drugs as Plavix trial shows double dosage best for angioplasty

  • Heart-Pacing Devices Hold Promise for Heart Failure
    (01-Oct-2009)
    Defibrillators, pacemakers offer benefits for patients with milder forms of the condition, study suggests

  • Study Finds Fish Won't Prevent Heart Failure
    (30-Sep-2009)
    Benefits confined to heart attack, other types of cardiovascular disease

  • Autoimmune Disorder Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack in Women
    (28-Sep-2009)
    Smoking, birth control pills raise risk higher, research finds

  • Any Day OK for Heart Bypass Surgery
    (23-Sep-2009)
    Timing has no effect on outcome, study finds

  • Smoking Bans Bring a Drop in Heart Attacks
    (22-Sep-2009)
    In one Montana city, incidents fell but rose again when restrictions were lifted

  • Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack
    (22-Sep-2009)
    Vaccine reduces risk of deaths related to heart disease, study shows

  • Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raises Heart Risks
    (22-Sep-2009)
    Treatment methods should take into account side effects, researchers say

  • Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives
    (18-Sep-2009)
    Smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol cut 10 years of life, study finds

  • More Chest Compressions During CPR Improves Survival Odds
    (17-Sep-2009)
    Amount of time spent doing them directly related to success, study shows

  • Diabetes Medications Don't Lower Inflammation
    (15-Sep-2009)
    Metformin, insulin have little effect on risk factor for heart disease, study finds

  • Blacks Fare Worse After Cardiac Arrest
    (15-Sep-2009)
    Poor hospital care a big reason why, researchers say

  • Health Tip: Having Another Heart Attack
    (14-Sep-2009)
    Things that increase your risk

  • Drug Offers Hope Against Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
    (14-Sep-2009)
    As yet unapproved, darusentan works in different way than standard medicines

  • Implantable Defibrillators May Not Help Women With Heart Failure
    (14-Sep-2009)
    Analysis of previous research found little benefit for female patients

  • Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease
    (14-Sep-2009)
    Surging obesity rates have reversed gains, study finds

  • U.S. Faces Shortage of Heart Surgeons
    (10-Sep-2009)
    Too many aging Americans, too few new doctors spell trouble, experts say

  • Testing Young Athletes for Heart Defects May Save Lives
    (09-Sep-2009)
    To prevent sudden cardiac death, researchers recommend electrocardiograms

  • Severe, Lasting Depression Tied to Heart Patient Deaths
    (08-Sep-2009)
    For those who have been hospitalized, risk may double over 7 years, research shows

  • Thin Thighs Might Be Harbinger of Heart Disease
    (04-Sep-2009)
    Increased risk seen in Danish study, but authors say more research is needed

  • Statins Before Vascular Surgery Cut Deaths, Complications
    (02-Sep-2009)
    Problems halved in patients getting blood-vessel repairs done, study finds

  • Reflux Drugs OK With Blood Thinners
    (01-Sep-2009)
    Taking antacids with anti-clotting drugs doesn't change outcomes after a heart attack, researchers find

  • Sometimes Angioplasty Can Wait
    (01-Sep-2009)
    Artery-opening procedure can be done up to 21 hours later with milder heart attacks, study shows

  • New Anti-Clotting Drug Beats Plavix
    (31-Aug-2009)
    Brilinta prevents heart attacks and improves survival, researchers say

  • Harm Begins With a Few Cigarettes, a Little Smog
    (31-Aug-2009)
    Levels of toxins in air don't have to be high to be hazardous, studies find

  • Newer, Better Tests for Heart Attacks
    (26-Aug-2009)
    Troponin assays speed diagnosis, studies show

  • Women More Prone to Die in Month After Heart Attack
    (25-Aug-2009)
    But factors other than gender may be to blame, researchers say

  • Hormone Therapy for Early Prostate Cancer Not Always Best
    (25-Aug-2009)
    Study finds treatment raises death risk in those who also have heart disease

  • Tobacco Use Kills 6 Million People Annually: Report
    (25-Aug-2009)
    And costs the global economy $500 billion each year

  • Testosterone Therapy May Help Men With Heart Failure
    (24-Aug-2009)
    Injections of male hormone boosted cardiac performance in Italian study

  • It's Back to Basics to Save a Life
    (23-Aug-2009)
    Despite new technology and methods, experts say simple CPR works best

  • Heart Risks Rise With Smokeless Tobacco
    (20-Aug-2009)
    Increase is small but worth noting, expert says, as product use grows

  • Stenting a Good Option for Left Main Heart Artery
    (19-Aug-2009)
    As effective as standard of bypass surgery, Polish study finds

  • Stenting a Good Option for Left Main Heart Artery
    (19-Aug-2009)
    As effective as standard of bypass surgery, Polish study finds

  • Hospitals Reduce Heart Attack Deaths
    (18-Aug-2009)
    Study shows 10-year effort, major medical advances improved survival

  • Special Stem Cells Build 'Biological Bypass'
    (17-Aug-2009)
    In dog study, researchers saw new human coronary arteries form

  • How Weight Loss Helps the Heart
    (11-Aug-2009)
    Study found it reversed structural abnormalities seen among the obese

  • Optimism Good for Heart and Longevity
    (10-Aug-2009)
    Less cardiovascular disease, fewer deaths among the cheerful, study finds

  • More Evidence Healthy Living Brings Long Life
    (10-Aug-2009)
    Good diet, no smoking, regular exercise lower chronic disease risk by 80%, CDC study finds

  • In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy
    (09-Aug-2009)
    Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits

  • Men With Angina Do Worse Than Women
    (06-Aug-2009)
    Doubled rate of heart attack, tripled rate of death seen in study

  • Fish Oils May Prevent and Treat Heart Disease
    (05-Aug-2009)
    Review of studies involving 40,000 people points up benefits

  • Young Vets With PTSD More Prone to Heart Risk Factors
    (04-Aug-2009)
    Researcher suspects mental health issues may lead to unhealthy habits

  • Response Times Vary for In-Hospital Heart Attacks
    (31-Jul-2009)
    Uneven results seen with defibrillation delays, researchers say

  • Calcium Scan of Arteries Helps Spot Big Trouble
    (29-Jul-2009)
    Study shows it predicts severe events in those with known heart disease

  • Put Defibrillators in High-Traffic Spots, Studies Urge
    (29-Jul-2009)
    Experts warn against politicizing their placement

  • Calcium Scan of Arteries Helps Spot Big Trouble
    (29-Jul-2009)
    Study shows it predicts severe events in those with known heart disease

  • Many Heart Attack Patients Not Referred to Cardiac Rehab
    (27-Jul-2009)
    Despite benefits, only slightly more than half get it, study shows

  • Many Heart Attack Patients Not Referred to Cardiac Rehab
    (27-Jul-2009)
    Despite benefits, only slightly more than half get it, study shows

  • Injection May Heal Damaged Heart
    (23-Jul-2009)
    In mouse study, injured tissue and coronary function are restored

  • Stem Cells Used for 'Biological Pacemaker'
    (23-Jul-2009)
    In experiments with mice, researchers corrected electrical problems of the heart

  • Studies Affirm Value of Healthy Lifestyle
    (21-Jul-2009)
    Those who ate right, exercised lowered chances of cardiovascular trouble

  • Hope for Damaged Heart Muscle
    (20-Jul-2009)
    In lab study, re-engineered cells show promise for cardiac treatment

  • Vein Removal Method Linked to Bypass Results
    (15-Jul-2009)
    More long-term problems seen with minimally invasive technique

  • Effient Sanctioned for Angioplasty Patients
    (10-Jul-2009)
    To reduce the risk of blood clots

  • Study Pinpoints Risk Factors for Death in Young Stroke Victims
    (09-Jul-2009)
    Many can be modified, treated to improve odds, experts say

  • Vegetable Amino Acid Lowers Blood Pressure
    (08-Jul-2009)
    Get plenty of it in your diet, researchers say

  • Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization
    (02-Jul-2009)
    Heavy drinkers were affected most, but link holds for even mild use, study finds

  • Obesity Rates Continue to Climb in U.S.
    (01-Jul-2009)
    Eight of 10 states with highest number of obese adults are in the South, report says

  • Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End
    (30-Jun-2009)
    Too often, EMS crews feel obliged to bring unresponsive patient to hospital, study finds

  • U.S. Doctors Treat Heart Attack With Man's Own Stem Cells
    (30-Jun-2009)
    Pioneering procedure aims to repair damaged cardiac muscle, surgeons say

  • Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
    (29-Jun-2009)
    Two new studies show effects on angina and mortality

  • Jackson's Death Puts Spotlight on Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    (28-Jun-2009)
    It's deadlier than a heart attack, experts say, with chances for survival slim

  • Migraine Frequency Tied to Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
    (24-Jun-2009)
    But the link with cardiovascular disease is complex and not a cause for alarm, doctor says

  • Quick Angioplasty Best After Heart Attacks
    (24-Jun-2009)
    Canadian study shows better survival when compared to those who got clot-busting treatment

  • Electrocardiogram Blip Signals Heart Trouble
    (23-Jun-2009)
    Greater risk of atrial fibrillation, need for pacemaker, early death, study shows

  • Music Can Make the Heart Beat Faster
    (22-Jun-2009)
    Or slower, with possible medical applications, research suggests

  • Heart Attacks Less Often Fatal Today
    (21-Jun-2009)
    Improved care and overall better health are credited with improved survival odds

  • Health Tip: Life After a Heart Attack
    (19-Jun-2009)
    General suggestions for your recovery

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids Might Curb Depression in Heart Patients
    (18-Jun-2009)
    Study found low levels in bloodstream correlated with increased risk

  • New Anticoagulant Pill Works Well in Trial
    (17-Jun-2009)
    Lower doses safe and effective after heart attack and stroke

  • Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial
    (17-Jun-2009)
    Safe and effective in an 'all-comer population,' researchers say

  • Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial
    (17-Jun-2009)
    Safe and effective in an 'all-comer population,' researchers say

  • Psoriasis Raises Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Death
    (15-Jun-2009)
    Inflammation looks like common thread, researcher says

  • Another Blood Fat Fuels Heart Attack Risk
    (09-Jun-2009)
    Danish study fingers high levels of lipoprotein(a)

  • Know Your Odds for Heart Failure
    (08-Jun-2009)
    Lifestyle plays key role, study confirms, and a new 'calculator' helps gauge risk

  • Drugs Best First Defense Against Heart Disease for Diabetics
    (08-Jun-2009)
    Study finds medicines typically do as well as surgery, especially in less severe cases

  • Avandia Raises Risk of Heart Failure, Fractures
    (05-Jun-2009)
    But study found diabetes drug didn't increase chances of heart disease, death

  • Value of Taking Aspirin to Cut Heart Risk Varies
    (29-May-2009)
    For those with no history of heart disease, risks may outweigh benefits, research suggests

  • Hardened Arteries Threaten Obese, Diabetic Youth
    (26-May-2009)
    Ultrasound shows damage tied to rising odds for stroke, heart attack, researchers say

  • Gum Disease, Heart Disease Share Genetic Link
    (26-May-2009)
    Discovery helps explain association between the two illnesses

  • NFL Players Not at Increased Heart Risk
    (26-May-2009)
    Study finds they showed no more signs of cardiovascular trouble than general male population

  • Strict Blood Sugar Control Lowers Heart Risks in Diabetics
    (22-May-2009)
    It prevents many complications of chronic disease, experts say

  • With Heart Attacks, Fast Treatment Matters
    (20-May-2009)
    The sooner angioplasty is done, the lower the death rate, study finds

  • When Chest Pain Requires Quick Action in ER
    (20-May-2009)
    Urgency needed in only one-third of cases, study says

  • Obese People Seem to Do Better With Heart Disease
    (18-May-2009)
    Still, it's best to lose that excess weight, review says

  • Irregular Heartbeat Tied to Alzheimer's Disease
    (17-May-2009)
    Atrial fibrillation raised risk for dementia, study shows

  • Years of Heavy Smoking Raises Heart Risks
    (15-May-2009)
    30-year study in Norway sheds light on 'tremendously adverse' effects of tobacco use

  • Chewable Aspirin More Readily Absorbed
    (15-May-2009)
    Study suggests higher levels found in bloodstream could improve heart attack treatments

  • Risk Factor for Stroke More Common Among Whites
    (14-May-2009)
    Despite risk factors, blacks less likely to suffer atrial fibrillation

  • Subway Defibrillators Save Lives
    (14-May-2009)
    Publicly accessible devices prevent heart-attack deaths, study finds

  • 'Stun Gun' Deaths Rarely Caused by Ventricular Fibrillation
    (14-May-2009)
    Other heart irregularities more likely to blame, study says

  • Implanted Defibrillators Boost Long-Term Survival
    (14-May-2009)
    Heart patients gained an extra year of life over 8 years of follow-up, study finds

  • Psychiatric Drugs Might Raise Cardiac Death Risk
    (14-May-2009)
    But other medical factors could also be at play, researchers note

  • Seniors Often Misstate Stroke History
    (11-May-2009)
    Study suggests MRI scans better than questionnaires for evaluations

  • After Job Loss, People Report More Health Issues
    (08-May-2009)
    Society should consider ways to mitigate the effects, experts say

  • Fewer Heart Surgeries Needed as Technology Improves
    (08-May-2009)
    Better prevention methods, medical advances likely behind drop in bypass procedures

  • All Blood Pressure Drugs Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
    (07-May-2009)
    Any are better than no treatment at all, study shows

  • CPAP Therapy Boosts Cardiac Surgery Outcomes
    (06-May-2009)
    Findings suggest airway pressure treatment prevents complications, cuts readmissions

  • Plavix, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky Combination
    (06-May-2009)
    Patients with stents should discuss the use of these meds with their doctor, cardiac group says

  • Telling Heartburn From Heart Attack Can Be Tricky
    (05-May-2009)
    Because of similar symptoms, doctors urge overreaction if in doubt

  • Irregular Heartbeat During Angioplasty Could Raise Death Risk
    (05-May-2009)
    It tripled the 3-month odds among heart attack patients, study found

  • Focusing on CPR Improves Survival
    (04-May-2009)
    Study urges rescuers to add compressions, delay other interventions

  • Black Youths With High BP May Face Elevated Heart Risks
    (03-May-2009)
    They also had raised cholesterol, so study suggests better screening for hypertension

  • Cholesterol Drugs May Help in Cardiac Emergency
    (01-May-2009)
    A dose of a statin in time of crisis improved long-term outcomes, study found

  • Drink a Little Wine, Live a Little Longer
    (01-May-2009)
    Study finds half a glass each day boosts men's life expectancy by five years

  • Managing Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Cuts Stroke Risk
    (30-Apr-2009)
    Study shows reaching optimal levels protects against heart attack, too

  • Urine Test for Heart Disease Shows Promise
    (29-Apr-2009)
    Noninvasive method detects dangerous levels of artery-blocking proteins

  • Clinics Less Likely to Refer Heart Patients to Cardiologists
    (28-Apr-2009)
    Women especially affected if primary care came from community outlet

  • Computerized Scan Detects Heart Disease
    (28-Apr-2009)
    And prevents unnecessary testing, hospitalization, study shows

  • High Co-Pays Keeping Chronically Ill From Their Meds
    (27-Apr-2009)
    Many are waiting years after a diagnosis to fill a first prescription, study finds

  • Many Who Should Use Statins Don't
    (25-Apr-2009)
    Survey finds lack of access to medical care a big factor in trend

  • Work Strife Stresses the Heart
    (24-Apr-2009)
    The link seems certain but solutions less so, experts say

  • Lowered HRT Use May Have Cut Heart Attacks
    (24-Apr-2009)
    But women didn't experience a similar drop in strokes, study finds

  • Limited English May Be Life-Threatening
    (24-Apr-2009)
    Study finds lower survival among less-fluent heart attack victims

  • Coordination Has Led to Quicker Heart Treatment
    (24-Apr-2009)
    Experts urge establishment of more regional networks

  • Abnormal Heartbeat After Bypass a Bad Sign
    (24-Apr-2009)
    Atrial fibrillation ups long-term risk of dying, researchers report

  • Fatty Fish May Cut Heart Failure Risk in Men
    (22-Apr-2009)
    Study finds benefit from consuming just one serving a week

  • Breast-feeding a Boon to Mom's Heart
    (21-Apr-2009)
    Nursing baby brings cardiovascular benefits decades later, study suggests

  • 'Silent' Heart Attacks More Common Than Thought
    (20-Apr-2009)
    Since they leave few signs, imaging reveals patients at much greater risk for death

  • Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Up Metabolic Syndrome Risk
    (20-Apr-2009)
    But glucose-based beverages may not have same impact, study finds

  • Secondhand Smoke Quickly Affects Blood Vessels
    (17-Apr-2009)
    As little as 10 minutes of exposure changes cardiovascular function, researchers say

  • NIH May Ease Some, But Not All, Stem Cell Restrictions
    (17-Apr-2009)
    Agency says cells should come from fertility clinic embryos that otherwise would be discarded

  • Blood Pressure Drug May Not Ease Irregular Heartbeat
    (15-Apr-2009)
    Despite earlier promise, valsartan fails to deliver against atrial fibrillation, researchers say

  • Former Inmates at Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure
    (14-Apr-2009)
    And they're more likely to lack treatment for it years after freedom, study finds

  • Heart Screening Not Effective for Type 2 Diabetics
    (14-Apr-2009)
    Imaging test doesn't single out those at high risk of trouble, study found

  • Aspirin Linked to Brain Microbleeds
    (13-Apr-2009)
    Significance unclear, expert says

  • Review Confirms Links Between Diet, Heart Health
    (13-Apr-2009)
    Vegetables, nuts, and 'Mediterranean' fare most beneficial, researchers find

  • Marathoners Go the Distance on Heart Health
    (10-Apr-2009)
    Even walking half an hour a day can boost longevity, study finds

  • FDA Panel Snubs Seroquel as 1st Choice Depression Treatment
    (09-Apr-2009)
    Safety concerns mean the drug should only be used when other medications don't work, advisers say

  • Larger Men at Greater Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
    (08-Apr-2009)
    Swedish study says since children are getting bigger, condition may become more common

  • Obesity Linked to Heart Failure Risk
    (07-Apr-2009)
    Waist size important in women, not men, researchers report

  • Psychotherapy Can Ease Post-Surgical Depression
    (06-Apr-2009)
    Two techniques worked for patients after heart bypass procedures, study finds

  • Daily Naps May Raise Older Women's Death Risk
    (02-Apr-2009)
    Addressing where the drowsiness comes from may be the solution, researchers say

  • Human Heart Can Make New Cells
    (02-Apr-2009)
    Discovery could lead to ways of regrowing damaged cardiac tissue, experts say

  • Effort Could Lead to Blood Tests for Heart Problems
    (31-Mar-2009)
    Framingham researchers and private sector biotech scientists will collaborate

  • Patient's Own Stem Cells Might Treat Heart Attack
    (31-Mar-2009)
    Infusing cells into damaged area helped restore blood flow, researchers say

  • New Device 'Fingers' Heart Risk
    (31-Mar-2009)
    Fingertip sensor tracks changes in blood flow, predicting odds for heart attack

  • Plavix Plus Aspirin Lowers Stroke Risk
    (31-Mar-2009)
    Clot-busting combo can boost outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation, study finds

  • Statin Might Help Fight Blood Clots in Veins
    (30-Mar-2009)
    Cholesterol-lowering Crestor cut risk by 43 percent, study found

  • New Surgery for Heart Failure Proves Ineffective
    (30-Mar-2009)
    Isolating damaged heart tissue does not produce better outcomes, study finds

  • Hormone Reduces Mortality in Heart Patients With High BP
    (30-Mar-2009)
    Relaxin cuts shortness of breath and trimmed hospital stays, phase 2 study concludes

  • One Pill Might Prevent Heart Disease
    (30-Mar-2009)
    Study finds five drugs in one dose reduced heart attack, stroke risk

  • Super Bowl Loss Can 'Kill' Some Fans
    (30-Mar-2009)
    Study found death rates rose after a defeat, and dropped after a victory

  • No Increase in Clots With Drug-Eluting Stents
    (30-Mar-2009)
    Risk appears the same for bare metal or drug-eluting devices, study found

  • Statin Might Help Fight Blood Clots in Veins
    (30-Mar-2009)
    Cholesterol-lowering Crestor cut risk by 43%, study found

  • Omega-3s of No Added Benefit to Heart Attack Patients
    (30-Mar-2009)
    Standard therapy wipes out any protection the supplement might provide, study finds

  • Registry Created for Broken Heart Syndrome
    (26-Mar-2009)
    Data collection aims to aid in recognizing, treating rare but real condition

  • What Causes Mystery Heart Condition?
    (26-Mar-2009)
    Stress cardiomyopathy linked to common drugs, study finds

  • Health Tip: Taking a Daily Aspirin
    (24-Mar-2009)
    For some, it may not be safe

  • Tight Blood Sugar Control May Raise Risks in the ICU
    (24-Mar-2009)
    Very ill patients have higher mortality when glucose is too strictly controlled, study finds

  • Study IDs Gene Variants Tied to Sudden Cardiac Death
    (23-Mar-2009)
    Finding could prevent fatal arrhythmias by limiting meds in those with risk factor

  • High Blood Fat Levels Common in Americans
    (23-Mar-2009)
    And those fats, called triglycerides, may contribute to heart risk, study says

  • Genetics Should Decide Warfarin Dose, Study Reiterates
    (20-Mar-2009)
    What works for some people might be dangerous for others

  • Diabetics and Elderly May Fare Better With Bypass
    (20-Mar-2009)
    Study finds that for some groups, survival odds after angioplasty are not as great

  • Study Finds Millions More May Benefit From Statins
    (19-Mar-2009)
    New prescribing criteria could prevent thousands of heart attacks

  • Obesity Takes Years Off Your Life
    (18-Mar-2009)
    It's similar to smoking when it comes to effect on longevity, researchers note

  • Firefighters Have Narrower-Than-Normal Arteries, Study Finds
    (16-Mar-2009)
    Experts cite smoke, eating habits and sleep patterns as potential causes

  • Experts Revise Guidelines on Daily Aspirin for Heart
    (16-Mar-2009)
    Lower dose appears safe and effective against heart attack in men, stroke in women

  • Any Exercise Good After a Heart Attack
    (16-Mar-2009)
    But inactivity makes benefit vanish quickly, researchers say

  • Aging Baby Boomers May Swamp Cardiac Care
    (13-Mar-2009)
    'Diabesity' renders them more prone to heart attacks than their predecessors, researchers say

  • Traffic Jams Harm the Heart
    (13-Mar-2009)
    Study finds chances of heart attack triples in first hour afterward

  • Preemie Delivery Tied to Later Heart Woes for Women
    (13-Mar-2009)
    And ovary removal is another reproductive factor linked to cardiovascular trouble, research shows

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm Boosts Death Risk for Diabetics
    (12-Mar-2009)
    Blood pressure and cholesterol should be controlled more aggressively, study suggests

  • Some Elderly Heart Failure Patients Get Little Help From Meds, Study Finds
    (12-Mar-2009)
    Experts say new drugs and guidelines are needed to treat diastolic dysfunction

  • Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Increased Fatigue
    (12-Mar-2009)
    Study shows a trend, but heart specialists remain skeptical

  • Slight Cut in Salt Intake Would Mean Fewer Heart Attacks, Deaths
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Just 1 less gram a day could produce dramatic results, study says

  • Ozone Pollution Taking Toll on American Lives
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Breathing in smog heightens lung, heart risks, report finds

  • Neck Fat a Measure of Heart Risk
    (11-Mar-2009)
    It signals danger independently of stomach fat, researchers report

  • New Test Seems to Spot Deadly Heart Condition
    (11-Mar-2009)
    Promises to make diagnosis simpler for disease than can strike younger adults

  • Ankle Blood Pressure Test May Spot Hidden Heart Risks
    (10-Mar-2009)
    2 'unconventional' blood workups might also point out trouble, experts say

  • Obama Lifts Ban on Stem Cell Research
    (09-Mar-2009)
    Scientists applaud his action, which is expected to kick-start efforts to unlock therapeutic potential

  • CPR Can Save Young Lives, Too
    (09-Mar-2009)
    Contrary to popular belief, study finds it works on kids, teens having heart attacks

  • Obama to End Stem Cell Ban Monday
    (08-Mar-2009)
    Researchers applaud his action, which is expected to kick-start efforts to unlock therapeutic potential

  • Belly Fat Puts the Pressure on Lungs
    (06-Mar-2009)
    Obesity may affect diaphragm, chest wall to decrease volume, study says

  • Blacks, Hispanics Less Apt to Get Best Heart Failure Care
    (06-Mar-2009)
    Disparity exists even though more minorities than whites meet criteria for cutting-edge treatment

  • Blacks, Hispanics Less Apt to Get Best Heart Failure Care
    (06-Mar-2009)
    Disparity exists even though more minorities than whites meet criteria for cutting-edge treatment

  • Bad Marriages Harder on Women's Health
    (05-Mar-2009)
    More likely than mates to show signs of metabolic syndrome in strained unions, study finds

  • Night Shift Work Hard on the Heart
    (03-Mar-2009)
    Study finds it alters levels of hormones, could raise risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease

  • Blood Thinner, Heartburn Drugs May Be Risky After Heart Attack
    (03-Mar-2009)
    Patients taking Plavix, PPIs have 25 percent increased chance of death, rehospitalization

  • Risk Score May Predict Abnormal Heart Rhythm
    (27-Feb-2009)
    Could be first step in finding way to prevent atrial fibrillation, experts say

  • Views on Old Age May Become Reality Later
    (27-Feb-2009)
    What you think now could determine your health as you age, study shows

  • Men's Stroke Risk Rises Dramatically in Mid-40s
    (26-Feb-2009)
    And the contributing factors are often those seen in older patients, study finds

  • Weak Evidence Backs Most Heart Guidelines, Report Finds
    (25-Feb-2009)
    Experts agree that field needs more rigorous trials to aid doctors

  • Control Your Anger, Help Your Heart
    (23-Feb-2009)
    Yale project looks at electrocardiogram patterns for those with implanted defibrillators

  • Obesity, Lack of Insurance Take Toll on Young Americans
    (19-Feb-2009)
    CDC annual report on nation's health focuses on those aged 18 to 29

  • Is Bypass Truly Better than Stenting?
    (18-Feb-2009)
    Read the fine print, experts say in disputing new study's finding

  • Is Bypass Truly Better than Stenting?
    (18-Feb-2009)
    Read the fine print, experts say in disputing new study's finding

  • Sudden Cardiac Death Rare in Young Athletes
    (16-Feb-2009)
    Risk is similar to that of being killed by lightning, study finds

  • Age No Bar to Aggressive Rx for Cardiogenic Shock
    (16-Feb-2009)
    The heart condition is a major killer of people over the age of 75, researchers note

  • Salt Boosts Blood Pressure in High-Risk Patients
    (16-Feb-2009)
    Metabolic syndrome may enhance sodium's effect on the body, study suggests

  • Being Heart Smart Just Makes Sense
    (15-Feb-2009)
    Knowing the early warning signs of an attack can greatly increase survival, group says

  • Stars Strut Catwalk for Women's Heart Health
    (13-Feb-2009)
    Annual Red Dress show aims to put top killer out of style

  • Secondhand Smoke Linked to Dementia
    (13-Feb-2009)
    Exposure may increase risk by 44%, researchers say

  • Study Brings Value of Echocardiography Into Focus
    (12-Feb-2009)
    The imaging technique leads to better diagnosis, treatment for heart patients

  • Experience Brings Better Angioplasty Outcomes
    (11-Feb-2009)
    Patients treated by skilled doctors at high-volume hospitals do best, study finds

  • New Drug Shows Promise Against Heartbeat Abnormality
    (11-Feb-2009)
    Dronedarone reduced strokes, heart attacks in those with atrial fibrillation

  • Scientists Heartened at Prospect of End to Stem Cell Ban
    (09-Feb-2009)
    Move by Obama expected to kick-start efforts to unlock therapeutic potential

  • Genetic Test for Heart Disease Risk in the Works
    (09-Feb-2009)
    International studies lay groundwork for designing way to spot susceptible patients

  • Taking Statins Faithfully Lengthens Life
    (09-Feb-2009)
    But experts note finding colored by fact that these folks take better care of themselves generally

  • Vitamins Do Older Women Little Good
    (09-Feb-2009)
    Study finds they don't reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer

  • Statins Don't Cut Cancer Risk
    (05-Feb-2009)
    Animal study found 2 popular cholesterol-lowering drugs had little effect on tumors

  • High Resting Heart Rate Spells Trouble for Women
    (04-Feb-2009)
    Study finds it raises risk of heart attack, while expert notes exercise best antidote

  • Inflammation May Play Role in Sleep Duration
    (02-Feb-2009)
    Stress, mood affect cytokine regulators underlying resting habits, study says

  • Experts Urge Limits on Use of Cardiac CT Scans
    (02-Feb-2009)
    Radiation-linked cancer risks are small, but need to be considered, AHA panel says

  • Synthetic HDL Could Fight Heart Disease
    (30-Jan-2009)
    Sponge-like molecule sops up bad lipoproteins, researchers say

  • Top 10 Heart-Stroke Advances for 2008
    (30-Jan-2009)
    AHA says research looked at smoking bans, acute care, diabetes control and childhood obesity

  • Plavix Plus Heartburn Drugs May Hike Heart Risk
    (28-Jan-2009)
    Combination might interfere with Plavix's anticlotting ability, experts say

  • Monitoring Protein Didn't Improve Heart Failure Outcomes
    (27-Jan-2009)
    Study finds just watching symptoms leads to similar survival rates in older patients

  • Omega-6 Fatty Acids Can Be Good for You
    (26-Jan-2009)
    New advisory puts worries about possible link to heart disease to rest

  • 60 Million Worldwide Carry Heart Disease Mutation
    (23-Jan-2009)
    Muscle protein variant, most common in India, leaves carriers with little warning of dangers

  • Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Protect Against Disabilities
    (22-Jan-2009)
    Study found healthy older adults were better able to carry out daily tasks

  • U.S. Heart Attacks Becoming Less Severe
    (20-Jan-2009)
    Better control of blood pressure, other factors may be boosting survival, experts say

  • MRI Scans Reveal Post-Heart Attack Bleeding
    (20-Jan-2009)
    Images could offer doctors a better assessment of patient's condition, chances of recovery

  • Study Weighs Cost, Benefit of Gene Tests Before Warfarin Rx
    (20-Jan-2009)
    The screens resulted in better patient outcomes but at high price, researchers say

  • Angioplasty Via Wrist May Be Safer
    (20-Jan-2009)
    It's seldom used but entails lower risk, speedier recovery, researchers say

  • Abnormal Heart Function Reduces Exercise Capacity
    (20-Jan-2009)
    Older patients were more affected, study found

  • Genetic Data May Not Boost Heart Disease Predictions
    (19-Jan-2009)
    Traditional risk factors are just as reliable, researchers say

  • Cholesterol Levels May Not Measure Cardiac Risk
    (16-Jan-2009)
    Normal readings showed up in many who had heart attacks, study shows

  • Newer Contraceptives Don't Increase Heart Risk
    (15-Jan-2009)
    But more research is needed because they may lead to blood clots, study says

  • Newer Antipsychotics Pose Cardiac Risk: Study
    (14-Jan-2009)
    Patients advised to avoid the drugs in some cases

  • Blood Flow Measurement Boosts Stent Outcomes
    (14-Jan-2009)
    Technology reduces deaths, complications, but may be too costly for some centers, experts say

  • Women With Heart Attack Symptoms See Delays in Care
    (13-Jan-2009)
    Differences in initial symptoms could explain discrepancy, study suggests

  • Millions More Americans Might Be Placed on Statins
    (13-Jan-2009)
    Recent data could lead to wider prescribing of cholesterol-lowering drugs, experts say

  • Framingham Score May Not Spot Lifetime Heart Risk
    (12-Jan-2009)
    Study is third in a week to question some facet of the widely used guideline

  • Sodium, Potassium Intake Tied to Heart Disease
    (12-Jan-2009)
    Study finds 24% greater risk per unit increase in salt-to-mineral ratio

  • Health Tip: After a Heart Attack
    (09-Jan-2009)
    Risk factors for having another one

  • Studies Challenge Framingham Risk Score
    (09-Jan-2009)
    The long-standing assessment for heart risk may not be accurate in some cases

  • Guidelines Unveiled for Treating Clogged Heart Arteries
    (08-Jan-2009)
    A key deciding factor should be that benefits outweigh risks, experts say

  • FDA Backs Cholesterol Drug Vytorin
    (08-Jan-2009)
    Review says it lowered bad cholesterol more effectively than Zocor

  • Heart Drug May Be a Cancer Fighter
    (07-Jan-2009)
    Digoxin, used to treat heart failure, slowed cell growth, study says

  • Study of Everest Climbers Questions Oxygen Use
    (07-Jan-2009)
    Whether low levels would work for ER patients with hypoxia remains unclear

  • Implanted Defibrillators Benefit Older People
    (06-Jan-2009)
    Improved survival seen in those 75 and older, study says

  • When the Heart Stops Beating
    (05-Jan-2009)
    Survivors tell their stories of sudden cardiac arrest

  • Viagra May Shield Heart From Blood Pressure Damage
    (05-Jan-2009)
    Sildenafil appears to delay dangerous heart muscle expansion in mice

  • Dubious Drugs, Tainted Foods Top 2008's Health Stories
    (31-Dec-2008)
    But deaths from heart disease, cancer show encouraging drop

  • Statins Help Prevent Delirium After Heart Surgery
    (26-Dec-2008)
    Cholesterol-lowering meds seem to shield against troublesome complication, study finds

  • Fish Oil's Benefits Remain Elusive
    (24-Dec-2008)
    Review finds it may cut cardiac mortality but not help those with heart rhythm problems

  • Gene Ups Risk for Those on Blood-Thinner Plavix
    (23-Dec-2008)
    Younger patients with the mutation faced higher odds of heart attack, death, studies found

  • Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart
    (22-Dec-2008)
    Large study finds increased risk of heart failure

  • FDA Wants New Diabetes Drugs Tested for Heart Risks
    (18-Dec-2008)
    Companies must now show their drugs don't increase chances of cardiac trouble

  • Coated Stents Better Than Bare Metal Ones in Short Run
    (18-Dec-2008)
    But slightly higher mortality rates showed up after 3 years, study finds

  • Experts Say Blood Sugar Guidelines Remain Effective
    (18-Dec-2008)
    Despite conflicting studies, diabetes groups say good glycemic control still best course

  • Clot Dissolver Doesn't Boost Survival in Cardiac Arrest Patients
    (17-Dec-2008)
    In study, those with pulmonary clots saw benefit

  • Strict Blood Sugar Lowering Won't Ease Diabetes Heart Risk
    (17-Dec-2008)
    Blood pressure, cholesterol control may be type 2 diabetics' best bet, researchers say

  • Children of Centenarians Face Lower Heart Risks
    (16-Dec-2008)
    Finding adds weight to belief that longevity runs in families

  • Program Aids Hospital Compliance With Stroke Guidelines
    (16-Dec-2008)
    Goal is to improve use of treatments proven to cut post-illness complications

  • Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior
    (15-Dec-2008)
    Study found the dynamic raised cardiovascular risks by 50%

  • Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30%
    (15-Dec-2008)
    Medical advances, not lifestyle changes, are source of the improvement, AHA says

  • Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior
    (15-Dec-2008)
    Study found the dynamic raised cardiovascular risks by 50%

  • Research Explains Benefit of 'Mini Heart Attack'
    (12-Dec-2008)
    Stressing cardiac cells may make them more resilient during real attack, experts say

  • Panic Disorder Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease
    (12-Dec-2008)
    Researchers not sure whether one causes the other, or one is mistaken for the other

  • Multiple ICD Replacements Can Predict Complications
    (11-Dec-2008)
    Those with history of repeat surgeries likely to face infection, bleeding, study finds

  • Defect in Gene Tied to Atrial Fibrillation
    (11-Dec-2008)
    Finding challenges idea that the heart rhythm disorder is an electrical problem

  • Fast Heart Rate Warns of Obesity, Diabetes
    (11-Dec-2008)
    And those conditions take toll on the heart, study says

  • Crowded Households Raise Women's Heart Risk
    (11-Dec-2008)
    Stress of work and taking care of family to blame, Japanese study finds

  • Cost of Hospital Cardiac Care on the Rise
    (11-Dec-2008)
    Overall expenditure is up despite a slowing in the number of cases, report notes

  • Multiple ICD Replacements Can Predict Complications
    (11-Dec-2008)
    Those with history of repeat surgeries likely to face infection, bleeding, study finds

  • Women's Death Rate Higher From Severe Heart Attack
    (08-Dec-2008)
    Undertreatment at the hospital may be a contributing cause, study suggests

  • Lung Disease Tied to Increased Risk for Cardiac Events
    (05-Dec-2008)
    IPF patients 3 times more likely to suffer heart problems, study says

  • Binge Drinking Clogs Arteries With Plaque
    (04-Dec-2008)
    Immune cells stick inside blood vessels causing inflammation, blockage, study finds

  • Depression Linked to Increase in Abdominal Fat
    (03-Dec-2008)
    Dutch researchers made the connection after studying adults ages 70 to 79

  • Light Drinking Poses No Heart Risk for Women
    (02-Dec-2008)
    But more than two glasses a day linked to atrial fibrillation, study finds

  • High Salt Levels Common in Many Foods
    (02-Dec-2008)
    Cereals, licorice, pancakes, among other products, home to sodium, study says

  • Rapid Response Teams Don't Cut Hospital Heart Attacks, Death Rates
    (02-Dec-2008)
    Money may be better spent in other areas, experts say

  • Vitamin D Vital for the Heart
    (01-Dec-2008)
    Lack of the sunlight-derived nutrient tied to increased cardiovascular events

  • Heavy Traffic Can Be Heartbreaking
    (30-Nov-2008)
    Exposure to air pollution is linked to hardening of the arteries

  • Religion May Help Extend Your Life
    (26-Nov-2008)
    Regular attendance is key, researchers say, but they don't know why

  • CT Scans Can Spot Blocked Arteries
    (26-Nov-2008)
    But debate continues as to whether they are worth the expense

  • Depression's Behavior Changes Linked to Heart Risks
    (25-Nov-2008)
    But lifestyle modifications, especially exercise, can cut the odds, study says

  • Bad Bosses Are Hard on the Heart
    (25-Nov-2008)
    Study ties work woes to fatal cardiovascular events in men

  • Limited Value Found for First-Generation Heart Pumps
    (25-Nov-2008)
    But newer models are much more effective, expert says

  • Gasping Is Good When It Comes to Cardiac Arrest
    (24-Nov-2008)
    Those who do have better survival odds, but swift action is needed

  • Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Predicts Risks
    (24-Nov-2008)
    'Ambulatory' measures are better than readings in doctor's office, study says

  • High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans
    (21-Nov-2008)
    Seven in 10 don't do enough to protect themselves from stroke, heart attack

  • Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
    (20-Nov-2008)
    Winter's lack of sun means adults at risk should be monitored, experts say

  • Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
    (20-Nov-2008)
    American Cancer Society urges people to stop for a day, then for life

  • IV 'Ice Slurry' Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries
    (14-Nov-2008)
    Innovative approach could give heart attack victims, other patients more time, developers say

  • EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk
    (14-Nov-2008)
    Adds little to other diagnostic measures, British researchers report

  • Heart Failure Accounts for 37% of Medicare Spending
    (12-Nov-2008)
    Patients with the condition see doctors far more frequently, study finds

  • Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
    (12-Nov-2008)
    14% for whites, 19% for blacks, 21% for Hispanics and 27% for others, study says

  • With Angioplasty, More Is Better
    (12-Nov-2008)
    Hospitals that perform the heart procedure more often do better, study finds

  • Vest Monitors 'Individual' Air Pollution
    (12-Nov-2008)
    Researchers in Detroit say it detected additional cardiovascular damage

  • Angioplasty Not Always Worth the Price
    (12-Nov-2008)
    Cost analysis finds procedure often doesn't bring enough benefit to offset expense

  • New Type of Stent Shows Promise
    (11-Nov-2008)
    It recruits blood vessel cells as a kind of heart-healthy coating, experts explain

  • Long-Term Help Regimen Cut Heart Attack Recurrence
    (11-Nov-2008)
    Italian study shows that gains with shorter intervention programs aren't sustained

  • Study Questions Screening Heart Attack Patients for Depression
    (11-Nov-2008)
    International experts say there isn't enough evidence to prove its value

  • Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk
    (11-Nov-2008)
    These particles carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout the body

  • After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
    (11-Nov-2008)
    Researchers point to obesity epidemic in explaining the troubling trend

  • Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery
    (10-Nov-2008)
    Even though they have risk factors that could lead to coronary problems, study finds

  • Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply
    (10-Nov-2008)
    Epidemic linked to hypertension, obesity, diabetes, study shows

  • Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery
    (10-Nov-2008)
    Taken less than 5 days before operation leads to more bleeding, longer hospital stay, study finds

  • Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Dangerous Combination
    (10-Nov-2008)
    Elderly who don't get 7.5 hours of shut-eye a night at higher death risk, study suggests

  • Aspirin Doesn't Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
    (10-Nov-2008)
    Second study found vitamins E, C did little to protect healthy men, either

  • Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
    (10-Nov-2008)
    British researchers suggest harnessing that energy could lead to cardiac devices that last longer, do more

  • Heart Valves Fashioned From Stem Cells in Umbilical Cord Blood
    (10-Nov-2008)
    They could grow with kids who are born with heart valve defects, researchers say

  • Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
    (10-Nov-2008)
    Were safer, more effective than bare metal ones, study shows

  • Speed Not Always of the Essence With Heart Cases in ER
    (10-Nov-2008)
    Study found some low-risk patients can wait for tests

  • MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices
    (10-Nov-2008)
    Study found they could cause interference when placed too closely to pacemakers, ICDs

  • Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
    (10-Nov-2008)
    British researchers suggest harnessing that energy could lead to cardiac devices that last longer, do more

  • 'Scaffold' Could One Day Repair Damaged Hearts
    (07-Nov-2008)
    It's the first to match structural, mechanical properties of heart tissue, scientists say

  • ER Physicians Press for New Cardiac Arrest Strategies
    (07-Nov-2008)
    More bystander CPR, faster patient-to-doctor time would boost survival rates, survey finds

  • Banned Obesity Drug Tied to Heart Risks Long After Use
    (07-Nov-2008)
    Study shows appetite suppressant fenfluramine may damage cardiac valves years later

  • Green Areas Lower Health Inequities Between Rich, Poor
    (06-Nov-2008)
    Having more parks, forests, playing fields affects health behaviors, study says

  • Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure
    (05-Nov-2008)
    Eating these foods and reducing intake of high-fat dairy, eggs improve odds against disease

  • Sudden Death Risk Highest 30 Days After Heart Attack
    (04-Nov-2008)
    But mortality rate has declined over past 3 decades, study shows

  • Anxiety Linked to Heart Attack Can Raise Death Risk
    (04-Nov-2008)
    The psychological toll appears to shorten lives, study finds

  • Study Sheds Light on Painkillers' Heart Risk
    (03-Nov-2008)
    Cox-2 drugs, like Celebrex, less safe than Cox-1 drugs, like naproxen, study says

  • Semi-Annual Time Changes May Affect the Heart
    (01-Nov-2008)
    Swedish researchers say heart attack rates change when clocks are adjusted

  • Kidney Patients More Susceptible to Sudden Cardiac Death
    (31-Oct-2008)
    Study found inflammation, malnutrition raised risk in this group

  • Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer
    (30-Oct-2008)
    But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease

  • Rate of Diabetes Cases Doubles in 10 Years: CDC
    (30-Oct-2008)
    The obesity epidemic is fueling the type 2 disease epidemic, officials say

  • Consumer Group Seeks FDA Ban on Avandia
    (30-Oct-2008)
    Public Citizen cites liver failure deaths, other risks of adverse events for diabetes drug

  • Black Heart Patients Treated Less for Depression
    (29-Oct-2008)
    Only half as likely as white patients to receive therapy, study finds

  • Key Blood Test Protein May Not Cause Heart Disease
    (29-Oct-2008)
    CRP may only reflect existing cardiovascular trouble, study finds

  • Statins Reduced Death Risk From Pneumonia
    (28-Oct-2008)
    One-third lower mortality for hospitalized patients, study found

  • Common Heart Drugs May Hamper Blood Thinner
    (27-Oct-2008)
    Calcium channel blockers could inhibit Plavix action, study says

  • Osteoporosis Meds Linked to Heart Problem
    (27-Oct-2008)
    Bisphosphonates may up rate of serious atrial fibrillation, review finds

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart
    (27-Oct-2008)
    Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find

  • Even Mild Sleep Apnea Hikes Heart Risk
    (24-Oct-2008)
    It can lead to stiffening of arteries, study says

  • 40 Years of Heart Transplants
    (24-Oct-2008)
    They're safer now, but still rare because of lack of donors, experts say

  • Speedy Care After Heart Attack Key to Survival
    (23-Oct-2008)
    Heart association says cooling body, checking arteries lowers risk of further injury

  • Western Diet Boosts Global Heart Attack Risk 30%
    (20-Oct-2008)
    But study also finds 'Oriental' pattern little benefit either way because of salty sauces

  • Questions Continue About Using Beta Blockers Before Surgery
    (20-Oct-2008)
    Study finds increased risk of death, heart attacks

  • Aspirin Doesn't Prevent First Heart Attack, Stroke
    (17-Oct-2008)
    Study contradicts current recommendations; expert suggests change

  • Warfarin Underused in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
    (14-Oct-2008)
    Study says blood thinner not prescribed often enough, but notes it's hard to manage

  • A One-Man History of Cardiac Advances
    (14-Oct-2008)
    New Jersey man, 84, has benefited from 40 years of heart breakthroughs

  • Vioxx's Heart Risk Lingered Long After Use Ended
    (14-Oct-2008)
    Some danger may come with other NSAID pain relievers, experts say

  • Heart Docs Often Fail to Order Tests Before Angioplasty
    (14-Oct-2008)
    Cardiac stress tests show whether a patient even needs the procedure, experts say

  • Little-Known Fat Can Be a Heartbreaker
    (10-Oct-2008)
    Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk for some

  • Some Arteries Opened Safely Without Heparin
    (09-Oct-2008)
    But Italian researchers warn only the lowest-risk patients can benefit

  • Doctors' Groups Collaborate on Care for Heart Patients
    (09-Oct-2008)
    They offer guidelines for drug therapy that could harm digestive tract

  • Pneumonia Vaccine Lowers Chances of Heart Attack
    (06-Oct-2008)
    50% reduction in risk seen 2 years later in Canadian study

  • Spiriva Safe, Effective for COPD Patients
    (05-Oct-2008)
    However, treatment does not slow disease progression, researchers say

  • Timing, Dosage of HRT Affect Chances of Heart Trouble
    (01-Oct-2008)
    Large study found younger women taking it for a longer time did have higher risk

  • Group Urges Depression Screening for Heart Patients
    (01-Oct-2008)
    They face twice the risk of second cardiac event 1 to 2 years later

  • Heart Pump Helps Children Waiting for Transplant
    (29-Sep-2008)
    Device approved in Europe, still in clinical trials in U.S.

  • Physical Exam as Good as High Tech in Assessing Heart Failure
    (26-Sep-2008)
    Estimates of fluid in body compared favorably to results of invasive procedure, study finds

  • Surgery Unneeded in Most Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Cases
    (25-Sep-2008)
    Study says drug therapy better option for 95% of patients, since stroke risk is low

  • Surgery May Not Help Most People With Narrowed Brain Artery
    (25-Sep-2008)
    Intensive medical treatment can prevent stroke, study says

  • Drug Coated Stents Better After Heart Attack
    (24-Sep-2008)
    Death rate lower than for bare-metal devices, study shows

  • Heart Attack Care Often Delayed for the Poor
    (23-Sep-2008)
    Reasons for slowed time to treatment remain unclear, experts say

  • Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Vary Widely
    (23-Sep-2008)
    Fivefold difference in 10 North American sites

  • Low Thyroid Function Linked to Heart Failure Risk
    (22-Sep-2008)
    Researchers pinpoint what level signals danger

  • Women's Peripheral Artery Disease Tied to Secondhand Smoke
    (22-Sep-2008)
    They face 69% increased risk for heart disease, 56% risk of ischemic stroke, study finds

  • Relaxation Tapes or Mozart Lower Blood Pressure
    (17-Sep-2008)
    Approaches could supplement other therapies to treat the condition, study says

  • Survival Rate Little Changed With Aortic Valve Disorder
    (16-Sep-2008)
    Young adults with the common congenital heart defect don't have worse outcomes, study says

  • Migraine Sufferers Face Greater Blood Clot Risk
    (15-Sep-2008)
    But condition doesn't hasten hardening of arteries, researchers say

  • Too Few People Know Symptoms of Heart Trouble
    (13-Sep-2008)
    And that lack of knowledge could cost you your life

  • Compound Could Reduce Heart Attack Damage
    (11-Sep-2008)
    Acts against destructive free radicals, researchers say

  • Heavier People Have Heart Attacks Earlier
    (09-Sep-2008)
    12 years sooner for the most obese, new research finds

  • Air Pollution Harms Patients After Heart Attack
    (09-Sep-2008)
    Particles can cripple heart's electrical functioning, researchers say

  • For Even Healthy Men, Alcohol Seems to Lower Heart Attack Risk
    (05-Sep-2008)
    Moderate drinking appears to be beneficial, but doctors are cautious

  • Artery Plaque Rupture Can Occur Without Symptoms
    (05-Sep-2008)
    But this makes build-up more vulnerable to future bursts, researchers find

  • Defibrillators Don't Diminish Quality of Life
    (03-Sep-2008)
    But the shocks they produce can signal danger, researchers say

  • Fish Oil Supplements Help With Heart Failure
    (01-Sep-2008)
    Study found a small but significant reduction in deaths; parallel study on cholesterol-lowering statin found no beneficial effect.

  • Angioplasty Scoring System Predicts Risk of Death
    (27-Aug-2008)
    Clinicians use 7 simple variables to gauge in-hospital mortality after coronary intervention

  • Finding May Allow Some Women to Stop Blood Thinners
    (25-Aug-2008)
    It details risk factors for recurrent blood clots

  • FDA Investigates Possible Vytorin-Cancer Link
    (22-Aug-2008)
    But the agency says patients can still take the cholesterol-lowering drug

  • Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Won't Cause Cancer
    (20-Aug-2008)
    New analysis shows no effect from statin meds, which include Lipitor, Crestor

  • Ultrasound Used to Predict Heart Attack Risk
    (19-Aug-2008)
    Provides noninvasive way to identify plaques, improve effectiveness of therapy

  • Reaching the Heart Through the Wrist
    (19-Aug-2008)
    Though procedure is used less often, it reduces bleeding problems, study finds

  • Vitamin B, Folate Supplements Won't Help Heart
    (19-Aug-2008)
    In fact, new study hints they might be hazardous

  • Obesity Rates Up in 37 States: Report
    (19-Aug-2008)
    At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado

  • Statins Help Obese People After Bypass Surgery
    (15-Aug-2008)
    Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce closing of heart arteries, study shows

  • Statins Help Obese People After Bypass Surgery
    (15-Aug-2008)
    Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce closing of heart arteries, study shows

  • Heart Drug Used in Ambulance Boosts Survival
    (14-Aug-2008)
    High dose of tirofiban plus standard therapy had lower overall mortality, study finds

  • Stroke Risk in Women Smokers Goes Up by Each Cigarette
    (14-Aug-2008)
    There's a nine-fold increase for two packs a day, study finds

  • Air Pollution Can Damage Heart, Blood Vessels, Too
    (13-Aug-2008)
    Beijing Olympics focuses attention on health problems outside the lungs, researchers say

  • U.S. Hospitals Underutilize Proven Heart Failure Therapy
    (11-Aug-2008)
    They don't use CRT pacing devices as they should or follow published guidelines, study finds

  • Studies Refine Obesity's Risk for Heart Troubles
    (11-Aug-2008)
    Not all overweight in metabolic danger, but waist size a factor even in the normal-weight

  • Fat Cell Protein Boosts Heart Attack Risk in Elderly
    (08-Aug-2008)
    Higher adiponectin levels may indicate underlying disease, study finds

  • Too Much Salt Boosts Blood Pressure
    (08-Aug-2008)
    Study rules out the effect of one genetic variation

  • Turbulence Predicts Death Risk for Heart Failure Patients
    (08-Aug-2008)
    Abnormal beating a marker for those most likely to die suddenly, study says

  • Fat Deposits Boost Heart Attack Risk
    (07-Aug-2008)
    Globules around organ more dangerous than thick waist or high body mass, study suggests

  • Light Exercise Prevents Atrial Fibrillation in Elderly
    (06-Aug-2008)
    Walking a few blocks or gardening protects against the abnormal heartbeat, study finds

  • Excessive Drinking Boosts Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
    (04-Aug-2008)
    More than 2 a day for men, 1 for women, increases odds of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes

  • Blood-Thinner Plavix Works Harder in Smokers
    (04-Aug-2008)
    But the finding certainly isn't any reason to start or continue smoking, researchers say

  • One-Third of Uninsured Are Chronically Ill
    (04-Aug-2008)
    And that can mean missed care, fading health, earlier death, experts say

  • Taking Depression to Heart
    (01-Aug-2008)
    Physical symptoms of the mood disorder are linked to thickening arteries

  • Sleep Apnea Boosts Death Risk
    (01-Aug-2008)
    But it's unclear whether treating the breathing disorder cuts the danger, one expert says

  • Gene Test Could Catch Deadly Heart Problem
    (31-Jul-2008)
    Tear in the aorta is unpredictable and often fatal, researchers say

  • Patch Helps Mend Damaged Hearts
    (30-Jul-2008)
    Study finds it promotes growth of healthy tissue after heart attack

  • Public Smoking Bans Work Across the Board
    (30-Jul-2008)
    Study finds hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome down for smokers, nonsmokers

  • New Treatment Lessens Heart Attack Damage
    (30-Jul-2008)
    Transplant drug cyclosporine limits injury from blood rushing back to heart, researchers say

  • Exercise Testing for Cancer Fails to Follow Guidelines
    (29-Jul-2008)
    Study urges national, international standards to ensure safety, reliable results

  • Hospitalizations for Heart Failure Skyrocketing
    (28-Jul-2008)
    Tripled in past 26 years, government report shows

  • Experts Urge Research on Sleep Apnea-Heart Disease Link
    (28-Jul-2008)
    With obesity rising, troubled nighttime breathing will become even bigger problem, AHA warns

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Extends Survival After Cardiac Arrest
    (25-Jul-2008)
    Working with pigs, doctors almost double revival time after hearts stopped beating

  • Coronary Disease Dulls Cognitive Skills
    (23-Jul-2008)
    Large study found the longer person had heart trouble, the worse their performance

  • Sleep Apnea Linked to Night Heart Attacks
    (22-Jul-2008)
    Breathing problem often goes undetected, researcher notes

  • Vytorin Fails to Lower Heart Valve Problems
    (21-Jul-2008)
    Latest multi-country study shows troubled cholesterol drug no better than placebo at easing cardiovascular events in targeted patients

  • A Better Blood Test for Heart Risk?
    (18-Jul-2008)
    Tracking 2 proteins might be more precise than cholesterol readings, experts say

  • Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab
    (18-Jul-2008)
    Could offer a future alternative to bypass surgery, researchers say

  • Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment
    (17-Jul-2008)
    Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims

  • U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow
    (17-Jul-2008)
    One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says

  • Many Women Struggle With Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
    (16-Jul-2008)
    But medications and lifestyle changes can head off threats like heart attack and stroke

  • Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes
    (14-Jul-2008)
    Even patients without diabetes face 4-fold increase in death, major complications

  • Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off
    (14-Jul-2008)
    Study finds lower death rate for men with upbeat outlook, but same did not hold true for women

  • For Young Adults, Borderline High Blood Pressure a Threat
    (14-Jul-2008)
    Study says it leads to damaged heart arteries later in life

  • Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition
    (14-Jul-2008)
    CDC survey found heart patients report lower quality of life, poorer outlook

  • Warfarin Safer Than Heparin for Some Strokes
    (14-Jul-2008)
    When clot forms in heart and travels to the brain, heparin more risky, study finds

  • Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes
    (14-Jul-2008)
    Even patients without diabetes face 4-fold increase in death, major complications

  • Popular Tilapia Might Not Help Heart
    (11-Jul-2008)
    Study finds farm-raised fish has high levels of unhealthy omega-6 fatty acids

  • Alcohol's Impact on Heart, Stroke Risk Differs by Gender
    (10-Jul-2008)
    Amount that may be beneficial for men is not good for women, study says

  • Finding Out How Flavonoids Protect the Heart
    (10-Jul-2008)
    Meta-analysis shows specific cardiovascular effects of chocolate, soy protein, green tea

  • ELS Plus CPR Boosts Blood Flow After Cardiac Arrest
    (09-Jul-2008)
    Catheter procedure keeps heart tissue alive, benefits other organs, study finds

  • Assisted Breathing Eases Lung Symptoms for Heart Patients
    (09-Jul-2008)
    But it doesn't improve death rates, study finds

  • Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Atrial Fibrillation
    (09-Jul-2008)
    Defective hormone may point to new targets for treatment, study says

  • Pregnancy Boosts Heart Attack Risk
    (08-Jul-2008)
    Older age of American moms may be behind increase in cases, experts say

  • Ankle-Arm Blood Pressure Test Predicts Heart Disease Risk
    (08-Jul-2008)
    Could improve current assessments, report says

  • Healthier Lifestyles Would Lengthen American Lives
    (07-Jul-2008)
    Major study suggests slimming down, quitting smoking would boost average life span by 1.3 years

  • Omega-3, Some Omega-6 Fatty Acids Boost Cardiovascular Health
    (07-Jul-2008)
    Reduce heart attack risk and blood pressure, studies show

  • Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs for Some Kids
    (07-Jul-2008)
    Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says

  • FDA Panel Calls for More Testing of Diabetes Drugs
    (03-Jul-2008)
    Wants long-term studies to assure medications don't raise cardiovascular risks

  • Two-Drug Treatment Didn't Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates
    (02-Jul-2008)
    But the case isn't closed, American cardiologists say

  • Lung Infections Cost Hospitals More Than $10B in 2006
    (02-Jul-2008)
    Pneumonia second only to childbirth as most common reason for hospitalizations, analysis finds

  • Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective
    (01-Jul-2008)
    They not only cut secondhand exposure but also helped current users cut back, study finds

  • Opening Clogged Arteries Helps Women After Heart Attack
    (01-Jul-2008)
    But it doesn't help those with less severe heart damage known as unstable angina, analysis shows

  • Few Student-Athletes Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest
    (27-Jun-2008)
    Access to defibrillators and knowing how to use them could reduce deaths, experts say

  • Education, Income Affect Heart Attack Survival Rates
    (25-Jun-2008)
    More schooling, more money linked to improved outcomes, study concludes

  • Drug-Coated Stents Reduce Repeat Artery Procedures
    (25-Jun-2008)
    But sicker patients may be getting bare metal devices, study suggests

  • U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely in Caring for Women
    (24-Jun-2008)
    From birth complications to heart disease, top-rated centers a better choice, health study concludes

  • New Source of Heart Stem Cells Found
    (23-Jun-2008)
    Expression of particular gene can help regenerate multiple tissue types

  • Angina Strikes 1 in 5 Heart Attack Survivors
    (23-Jun-2008)
    The chest pain is most likely in younger males, study finds

  • Arterial Calcium Scans Can Predict Death Risk
    (23-Jun-2008)
    But the test's cost may still be prohibitive, experts say

  • Healthy Diet Lowers Death Risk for Women
    (23-Jun-2008)
    Study found eating fruits, veggies, whole grains most protective against heart disease

  • Low Vitamin D Could Raise Death Risk
    (23-Jun-2008)
    Study is among the first to show such an effect from a nutrient, experts say

  • Low Blood Sodium Predicts Mortality in PAH Patients
    (20-Jun-2008)
    Routine measurement could be a vital indicator for treating narrowing of lung arteries

  • Metabolic Syndrome May Be in the Genes
    (19-Jun-2008)
    Certain DNA raises the odds of this cluster of heart risk factors, experts say

  • Heart Risks Emerging in People With HIV
    (19-Jun-2008)
    The virus, medications, or both might be the culprit, experts say

  • Cardiologists Spot Best Treatment for a Deadly Duo
    (18-Jun-2008)
    Controlling heart rate is key when heart failure, irregular heartbeat combine, study finds

  • Studies Support Testosterone Supplements for Older Men
    (17-Jun-2008)
    Low levels of the hormone could boost death risk, researchers say

  • Tracking Top Number in Blood Pressure May Be Enough
    (17-Jun-2008)
    For those over 50, high systolic pressure is by far the greater threat, experts say

  • FDA Orders Warning Label on Older Antipsychotics
    (17-Jun-2008)
    Drugs increase risk of death among elderly patients with dementia, agency says

  • Insulin Resistance Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease
    (16-Jun-2008)
    Those with highest levels at almost twice the risk, regardless of diabetes, study finds

  • Chinese Red Yeast Rice May Prevent Heart Attack
    (13-Jun-2008)
    It significantly lowers cholesterol, researchers say

  • Lifestyle Counseling Reduces Heart Risk
    (13-Jun-2008)
    European program shows improvement in diet and other factors

  • Better Sleepers Are 'Successful Agers'
    (12-Jun-2008)
    Less daytime napping, fewer complaints of insomnia predicted a healthier life, study finds

  • ECG Reading May Predict Death, Rehospitalization Risk
    (10-Jun-2008)
    Measurement is inexpensive, simple to perform, yields instant result, study says

  • Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts
    (10-Jun-2008)
    Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts

  • Good Oral Hygiene May Protect Against Heart Infections
    (09-Jun-2008)
    Daily care of teeth, gums keeps risk of bacterial disease in valves at bay

  • Low Vitamin D Levels May Boost Men's Heart Attack Risk
    (09-Jun-2008)
    Findings suggest current dietary requirements need to be increased

  • Artery-Opening Method Works Well in Women
    (09-Jun-2008)
    Study finds improvement for both genders over 25-year period

  • Older Diabetics' Risk of Cardiac Ischemia Lower Than Thought
    (08-Jun-2008)
    Those 55 to 75 with type 2 disease have same odds for condition, regardless of screening

  • Applying Parallel Pressure Improves Vascular Grafting
    (08-Jun-2008)
    Finding could speed new tissue-engineered stem cell bypass procedures, study says

  • Studies Differ on Benefits of Aggressive Blood Sugar Control
    (07-Jun-2008)
    But experts say controlling glucose levels is key for most diabetics

  • Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients
    (06-Jun-2008)
    One-year death rate nearly halved in Dutch study

  • Low-Salt Diet May Not Be Best for Heart
    (04-Jun-2008)
    Study finding contradicts conventional wisdom

  • Black Athletes' Hearts May Differ From Those of Whites
    (02-Jun-2008)
    Abnormal electrical patterns more common in black football players, but they aren't necessarily dangerous, experts say

  • Public Lacks Confidence to Help in Cardiac Emergencies
    (02-Jun-2008)
    Survey finds less than 25% sure they could perform CPR, use automated defibrillator

  • Health Tip: Living With a Pacemaker
    (30-May-2008)
    Suggestions for how to manage

  • New Calcium Measure Better Predictor of Heart Risks
    (27-May-2008)
    Method gauges distribution of mineral in arteries rather than amount

  • Many With Heart Disease Don't Know Signs of Heart Attack
    (27-May-2008)
    More than half don't see themselves at any increased risk, researchers find

  • Carbon Monoxide May Help Bypass Surgery Patients
    (23-May-2008)
    Low doses of gas found in car exhaust provides anti-inflammatory effects in lungs

  • Home Blood-Pressure Monitoring Recommended
    (22-May-2008)
    It makes better control possible, heart experts say

  • Cholesterol Test Spots When HRT Raises Heart Risks
    (22-May-2008)
    Ratio of 'good' to 'bad' cholesterol determined chances of trouble in postmenopausal women, study shows

  • Combo Kidney-Pancreas Transplant Boosts Survival in Diabetics
    (21-May-2008)
    Type 1 patients did better than those having kidney replacement alone

  • Day of Admission Dictates Length of Stay for Heart Failure
    (21-May-2008)
    Patients admitted to a hospital on Thursdays or Fridays have longer stays, study found

  • Mixed Results for Anti-Clotting Drugs in Heart Attacks
    (21-May-2008)
    One therapy works, while another doesn't, studies find

  • Metabolic Syndrome Foretells Diabetes in Elderly
    (21-May-2008)
    But increased cardiovascular risk less certain, researchers find

  • Two Drugs for Heart Failure Show Mixed Results
    (21-May-2008)
    One drug should be used more often and the other not at all, researchers report

  • Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Linked to Metabolic Syndrome
    (20-May-2008)
    Condition can lead to heart attack and stroke, researchers note

  • Minneapolis Tops List of Heart-Friendly Cities for Women
    (19-May-2008)
    Nashville, St. Louis, and Detroit bring up the rear, survey says

  • Erectile Dysfunction a Strong Harbinger of Heart Trouble
    (19-May-2008)
    Studies found having ED increased risk in diabetic men

  • Air Travel Taxes Hearts of People With Sleep Apnea
    (18-May-2008)
    They experience higher heart rates and more demand for oxygen, study found

  • Childhood Cancer Survivors Prone to Early Heart Trouble
    (16-May-2008)
    Problems surface at younger age than in people who didn't have cancer as children, study finds

  • Statins May Help Older Women Control Irregular Heartbeat
    (15-May-2008)
    The cholesterol-lowering drugs showed some benefits in preliminary trial

  • Weight-Loss Aids Bought on Internet Might Harm Your Heart
    (15-May-2008)
    Pills, supplements have potentially dangerous ingredients, lack warning labels, study finds

  • Heart Device Recipients Often Not Aware of Recalls
    (15-May-2008)
    Some not clear on risks of problems, two surveys find

  • New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices
    (15-May-2008)
    Prevention is as important as intervention, specialists say

  • Heart Device Recipients Often Not Aware of Recalls
    (15-May-2008)
    Some not clear on risks of problems, two surveys find

  • New Guidelines Issued for Implanted Heart Devices
    (15-May-2008)
    Prevention is as important as intervention, specialists say

  • Excess Drinking Boosts Cardiovascular Disease Risk
    (14-May-2008)
    Especially for women, heavy consumption tied to arterial stiffening, enlarged hearts

  • Biomarkers Predict Heart Deaths
    (14-May-2008)
    Studies find they might add to traditional risk factors

  • Heart Disease Starts Early in Life
    (14-May-2008)
    And childhood obesity is a key culprit, study says

  • Danger From Heart Surgery Drug Confirmed
    (14-May-2008)
    FDA says manufacturer of Trasylol now removing remaining stock of drug from U.S. market, following new data on increased death risk.

  • Danger From Heart Surgery Drug Confirmed
    (14-May-2008)
    FDA says manufacturer of Trasylol now removing remaining stock of drug from U.S. market, following new data on increased death risk.

  • Beta Blockers Raise Stroke, Death Risk After Surgery
    (13-May-2008)
    Experts note doses of the blood-pressure drugs given in the study were probably too high

  • Air Pollution Linked to Blood Clots in Legs
    (12-May-2008)
    Study suggests dirty air may be even more dangerous than previously thought

  • Viagra May Protect Hearts of Some Muscular Dystrophy Patients
    (12-May-2008)
    In study with mice, drug prevented heart failure in those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

  • Drugs Alone Don't Lower Heart Disease Risks for Overweight Americans
    (12-May-2008)
    Study finds signs of trouble show up even when statins, blood pressure meds are used

  • Drug-Coated Stents Still Spark Debate
    (09-May-2008)
    Doctors divided on the risks posed by the artery-opening devices

  • Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
    (09-May-2008)
    Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds

  • Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death
    (08-May-2008)
    Uncovering molecular underpinnings could lead to new, genetically targeted therapies

  • Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks
    (06-May-2008)
    Blood chemicals in overweight participants were key predictors of organ failure, study says

  • Folic Acid Doesn't Help the Heart
    (06-May-2008)
    Long-term study, involving women, deals another blow to homocysteine theory

  • Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart Attack
    (02-May-2008)
    Don't neglect your emotional needs

  • Simple Steps Lead to Better Blood Pressure Control
    (02-May-2008)
    Veterans' facility reports improvement in patients within 18 weeks

  • Suffering of Heart Failure Similar to Cancer
    (02-May-2008)
    Same kind of palliative care may be needed, researcher says

  • Younger Women Often Miss Signs of Heart Attack
    (02-May-2008)
    Small study found they attributed symptoms to stress, indigestion and fatigue

  • Home Monitoring Program Improves Outcomes for Heart Patients
    (01-May-2008)
    Remote screening cut hospital readmissions, provided timely intervention

  • Exercise, Counseling Benefits Depressed Heart Failure Patients
    (01-May-2008)
    Aerobic workouts, counseling therapy boosted physical ability, lessened melancholy

  • Mouse Skin Cells Reprogrammed to Act Like Embryonic Stem Cells
    (30-Apr-2008)
    New cells were coaxed into becoming three kinds of cardiac cells

  • Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease
    (29-Apr-2008)
    But without losing pounds, activity alone unlikely to reverse dangers for overweight

  • Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women's Heart Risk
    (29-Apr-2008)
    Thyrotropin levels increasing even within normal range associated with dangers

  • Device Approved to Assess Arterial Plaque
    (29-Apr-2008)
    Helps doctors evaluate heart attack risk

  • Infection, Cardiac Woes Send Heart Failure Patients to the Hospital
    (28-Apr-2008)
    Pneumonia, arrhythmias, poor blood flow blamed for almost 2 of every 3 admissions

  • Experimental Blood Substitutes Unsafe, Study Finds
    (28-Apr-2008)
    FDA delay in acting on heart hazards might have put some in jeopardy, researchers say

  • New Worries Over Blockbuster Meds Avandia, Fosamax
    (28-Apr-2008)
    Diabetes drug Avandia linked to fractures, while bone drug Fosamax is tied to irregular heartbeat

  • Diluted Seawater Boosts Nutritional Content of Tomatoes
    (25-Apr-2008)
    A 12% solution increased levels of antioxidants, researchers say

  • New Heart Disease Markers Discovered
    (24-Apr-2008)
    Genes associated with elevated CRP levels play role in metabolic syndrome, studies say

  • Cutting Phosphate May Protect Kidney Patients From Heart Trouble
    (23-Apr-2008)
    High levels are major source of cardiovascular death risk in those with chronic disease

  • Embryonic Stem Cells Turned Into Three Types of Heart Cells
    (23-Apr-2008)
    When transplanted into mice, they improved heart function, researchers report

  • Gene Variant Boosts Risk for Stress-Related Ischemia
    (22-Apr-2008)
    Patients 3 times more likely to suffer dangerous spike in blood flow to heart, study finds

  • New Drug-Coated Stent Does Well in Early Trial
    (22-Apr-2008)
    But doctors want more data, and device not yet approved for use in U.S.

  • Off-Hours Heart Patients Less Likely to Get Angioplasty
    (21-Apr-2008)
    But study also finds survival rates similar, no matter when admission occurred

  • Gene Variant Protects Black Heart Failure Patients
    (21-Apr-2008)
    Has same effect as beta blocker drugs in 40% of blacks, study finds

  • Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by Overeating, Not Obesity
    (18-Apr-2008)
    Mouse study concludes weight gain is an early symptom, not a direct cause

  • Migraines' Frequency Influences Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
    (17-Apr-2008)
    But the absolute risk to patients remains very low, expert says

  • Skin Test Spots Heart Risks in Healthy People
    (17-Apr-2008)
    No blood sample required with noninvasive cholesterol test, study shows

  • Cardiac Patients Admitted During Week More Likely to Survive
    (16-Apr-2008)
    Those going to hospital on weekend faced 13.4% lower chance of recovery, study finds

  • Health Tip: Having High Blood Pressure
    (15-Apr-2008)
    Are you at risk?

  • Diabetic Eye Problem Linked to Heart Failure
    (14-Apr-2008)
    Retinopathy more than doubled the risk of heart problems, study found

  • Heart's Stem Cells Not Created Equally
    (14-Apr-2008)
    Progenitor cells may not follow same pathways, researchers say

  • New Benefits From Old Heart Measures
    (14-Apr-2008)
    Statins lower blood pressure, DASH diet cuts cardiovascular risk, studies find

  • Atherosclerosis May Also Harm Vital Organs
    (10-Apr-2008)
    Toxic byproduct of plaque formation wreaks havoc on heart, lungs and liver, study suggests

  • Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men: Study
    (10-Apr-2008)
    Study of doctors shows 7 eggs a week raise risk of dying

  • Postmenopausal Women's Sexual Dissatisfaction Not Linked to Heart Troubles
    (10-Apr-2008)
    Study did see modest tie between displeasure, peripheral artery disease

  • Birth Size, Early Weight Gain Tied to Boost in Heart Risks
    (10-Apr-2008)
    Finnish study says early start to healthy lifestyles can pay big dividends later

  • Gene Mutations for Rare Heart Disease Also Found in Kids
    (09-Apr-2008)
    Test for adults with muscle-thickening disorder may also identify children at risk

  • Stenting as Good as Surgery for Stroke Prevention
    (09-Apr-2008)
    Three-year follow-up of study shows similar results

  • Kidney Dysfunction Puts Women at Risk of Sudden Death
    (08-Apr-2008)
    Cardiac threat more than 3 times higher for those with advanced disease, study contends

  • A Month of Exercise Helps Ease Heart Failure
    (08-Apr-2008)
    Moderate regimen saw heart output, breathing improve, researchers say

  • Food as Medicine?
    (08-Apr-2008)
    Caffeine, green tea, tart cherries may fight MS, cancer and heart disease, studies suggest

  • Aggressive Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Treatment Shows Some Benefit
    (08-Apr-2008)
    But jury still out on whether it makes difference in high-risk groups, study finds

  • Antipsychotic Drug Boosts Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes
    (07-Apr-2008)
    French study in rats finds olanzapine changes metabolism in weeks

  • HRT Dosing May Determine Risks, Benefits
    (07-Apr-2008)
    Rodent study finds higher levels of estrogen replacement proved more dangerous

  • HIV Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack
    (02-Apr-2008)
    FDA reviewing safety profile of abacavir, didanosine

  • Drug Failed to Reduce Heart Attack Risk After Bypass
    (01-Apr-2008)
    MC-1 had no benefit for postoperative stroke, atrial fibrillation or kidney function

  • Normal Weight Doesn't Always Equal Healthy Weight
    (01-Apr-2008)
    Many have high percentages of body fat, leaving them prone to heart disease, diabetes

  • Home Defibrillators Fail to Boost Survival Rates
    (01-Apr-2008)
    But they still may be valuable for heart attack patients, study suggests

  • Cholesterol Drug Controversy Continues
    (31-Mar-2008)
    Doctors debate worth of lipid-lowering agent that combines 2 medications

  • Hands-Only Resuscitation OK for Cardiac Arrest
    (31-Mar-2008)
    New American Heart Association guidelines don't require ventilation

  • ACE Inhibitor as Effective as More Expensive Blood Pressure Drug
    (31-Mar-2008)
    Study focused on more than 17,000 people with coronary artery disease or diabetes

  • Diabetes Drug Slows Clogging of Arteries
    (31-Mar-2008)
    Actos better at fighting plaque build-up than older medication, study finds

  • Angioplasty Proves Reasonable Alternative to Bypass Surgery
    (31-Mar-2008)
    But patients who received stents required more procedures to reopen arteries, study found

  • Two Drugs Better Than One for High Blood Pressure
    (31-Mar-2008)
    Pairing ACE inhibitor with calcium channel blocker beat pairing it with diuretic; Celebrex study finds dose related to heart risk

  • Angioplasty Proves Reasonable Alternative to Bypass Surgery
    (31-Mar-2008)
    But patients who received stents required more procedures to reopen arteries, study found

  • Combining Internet With Office Visits Cut Heart Attack Risks
    (30-Mar-2008)
    Enhanced doctor-patient communication showed big drops in blood pressure, disease scores

  • Anticoagulant Drugs Had Similar Outcomes After Angioplasty
    (30-Mar-2008)
    Study also finds drug-releasing stents appear to work better than uncoated ones

  • Drug-Eluting Stents Safe After Heart Attack
    (30-Mar-2008)
    Long-term study indicates they lower restenosis risk and don't increase mortality probability

  • Anniversary of Parent's Passing Can Trigger Death
    (29-Mar-2008)
    Sudden death occurred in 13 percent of fatal coronaries in study

  • Key Protein Limits Damage of Heart Attack
    (28-Mar-2008)
    Activating Gi compound in mice was important protective mechanism, researchers say

  • Health Tip: How a Pacemaker Helps the Heart
    (28-Mar-2008)
    Why the device is prescribed

  • IPods Don't Interfere With Pacemakers, Study Shows
    (27-Mar-2008)
    Finding contradicts results of research published a year ago

  • Calcium Scans Help Predict Coronary Risk
    (26-Mar-2008)
    But the cost of such tests is a potential stumbling block, experts say

  • Heart Failure Raises Risks After Non-Cardiac Surgeries
    (25-Mar-2008)
    Post-op odds of dying increased for patients with the common condition, study found

  • Drug Therapy Boosting Heart-Attack Survival Rates
    (24-Mar-2008)
    10-year study finds less long-term mortality

  • Patients Do Better at Hospitals With Clinical Trials
    (24-Mar-2008)
    Attributes encouraged in the trials process may improve overall care, researchers say

  • Pacemakers Change Biology of the Heart
    (21-Mar-2008)
    Study with dogs shows devices much more than a mechanical fix for ailing patients

  • Lack of Sleep Hurts Women's Hearts Most
    (21-Mar-2008)
    Creates more stress, biomarkers for diabetes, heart disease than in males

  • Pacemakers Change Biology of the Heart
    (21-Mar-2008)
    Study with dogs shows devices much more than a mechanical fix for ailing patients

  • Happy Marriage, Happy Heart
    (20-Mar-2008)
    Study finds contented mates enjoy lower blood pressure

  • Artery Plaque Boosts Hispanics' Odds for Stroke
    (19-Mar-2008)
    Even a small amount in neck artery quadrupled the risk, study found

  • Gene Variants Can Predict Threat of Heart Disease
    (19-Mar-2008)
    Cholesterol-associated variants increase risk and may be early indication, study shows

  • The Elderly Can Be Candidates for Angioplasty, Stenting
    (18-Mar-2008)
    Those 80 and older may not need to be hospitalized, study says

  • Some Imperfect Hearts OK for Transplant
    (17-Mar-2008)
    Ventricular thickening didn't affect outcomes, could expand donor pool, experts say

  • Angina More Common in Women Than Men
    (17-Mar-2008)
    That means many women may be under-treated for the heart condition, study suggests

  • Chest Pain May Signal Cocaine Use in Young Patients
    (17-Mar-2008)
    It's important that doctors ask about drug use upfront, experts say

  • White Men With Chest Pains Treated Fastest in ERs
    (14-Mar-2008)
    Government study found minorities, women not given heart treatments as quickly

  • Melt-Away Stent Works Well in Trial
    (14-Mar-2008)
    Absorbed harmlessly in the body, it could replace traditional metal stents

  • Severe Menopause Symptoms Raise Heart Risks
    (14-Mar-2008)
    The worse the symptoms, the higher the chances of trouble, study shows

  • Heart Risk Can Be Predicted Without Lab Tests
    (14-Mar-2008)
    Finding might help spot high-risk cases in developing countries

  • Anxiety Helps Elderly Women Live Longer
    (14-Mar-2008)
    But stress linked to shorter life for men, study finds

  • Secondhand Smoke Hikes Tots' Risk of Heart Disease
    (13-Mar-2008)
    Younger children are more affected than teens, a new study finds

  • Caring for Heart Patients Can Strain Hearts
    (12-Mar-2008)
    Caregivers were stressed, ate poorly, study found

  • Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers
    (11-Mar-2008)
    Study suggests eating foods such as whole grains cuts risk of cerebral infarction

  • Glaucoma May Boost Cardiovascular Death Risk in Blacks
    (11-Mar-2008)
    Inappropriate treatment with beta blockers, other meds also increases odds, study finds

  • New Method Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival
    (11-Mar-2008)
    Emergency crews focus on uninterrupted chest compression, experts say

  • Depression After a Heart Attack Dangerous for Years
    (07-Mar-2008)
    Study finds long-lasting increased risk of death, but no clear explanation why

  • Vaccine Could One Day Control High Blood Pressure
    (07-Mar-2008)
    Preliminary study results encouraging; it would only be needed a few times a year

  • Even in Middle Age, Starting to Drink May Lower Heart Risks
    (07-Mar-2008)
    Wine is better than liquor, study says; a healthy lifestyle is even better, doctor adds

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
    (06-Mar-2008)
    Reducing inflammation helps blunt cardiovascular threats, study suggests

  • Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk
    (29-Feb-2008)
    Swedish study says it's first to quantify heritability of the disease

  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
    (28-Feb-2008)
    Eye disease carries same risk as other circulatory problems, experts say

  • Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
    (27-Feb-2008)
    Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart disease, study finds

  • Curry Ingredient May Cut Cardiovascular Risks
    (27-Feb-2008)
    Findings in mice show curcumin reduces heart enlargement and lowers odds of organ failure

  • Adult Stem Cells Help Those With Immune Disorders, Heart Disease
    (26-Feb-2008)
    Analysis of studies finds modest benefit with both conditions

  • National Effort Needed to Address Hyperglycemia in Heart Patients
    (26-Feb-2008)
    American Heart Association says high blood sugar condition linked to high mortality

  • Doing Angioplasty Long After Heart Attack Still Worth It, Analysis Shows
    (25-Feb-2008)
    But author of one of studies in the review challenges the finding

  • More Elderly Americans Living With Heart Failure
    (25-Feb-2008)
    Incidence has declined, but survival gains place burden on Medicare, analysis finds

  • Many Patients Fail to Take Drugs After Heart Attack
    (25-Feb-2008)
    One in five prescriptions were never filled after hospital discharge, study found

  • Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents
    (22-Feb-2008)
    Amid flurry of studies, certain advice emerging for heart patients

  • Heart Disease Deaths Over-Reported in New York City
    (22-Feb-2008)
    Study says doctors overestimated in-hospital mortality by 51%

  • Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents
    (22-Feb-2008)
    Amid flurry of studies, certain advice emerging for heart patients

  • Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk
    (21-Feb-2008)
    Findings show just 30 minutes of activity helped men, women regardless of family history

  • Cats Help Shield Owners From Heart Attack
    (21-Feb-2008)
    Study finds 30% risk reduction when felines are in the home

  • Awareness of Heart Attack Signs Lags in U.S.
    (21-Feb-2008)
    But most people surveyed know to call 911 when one happens, CDC says

  • More Evidence of Danger From Heart Surgery Drug
    (20-Feb-2008)
    Anti-bleeding agent Trasylol tied to increased death, complications, studies find

  • Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women
    (19-Feb-2008)
    Too many don't have their blood pressure under control, researchers say

  • Heart Attacks in Hospital More Deadly at Night, on Weekends
    (19-Feb-2008)
    Study suggests staffing, systemic issues behind difference in mortality rates

  • Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives
    (18-Feb-2008)
    More patients would take recommended medications, study says

  • Drug Cuts Muscle Damage After Heart Attack
    (14-Feb-2008)
    Safety trial shows novel compound blocks enzyme triggering cell and tissue death

  • Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk
    (12-Feb-2008)
    Should be considered along with LDL cholesterol in prevention efforts, study indicates

  • High Blood Pressure on Increase Among American Women
    (11-Feb-2008)
    State-by-state survey also found prevalence rate among men not as low as should be

  • Heart Attack Seldom Leads to Healthier Diet
    (08-Feb-2008)
    Most patients were still eating poorly one year later, study found

  • Drug Combo Tied to Kidney Risk With Some Cardiac Surgeries
    (08-Feb-2008)
    Aprotinin plus ACE inhibitor associated with renal woes during off-pump surgery, U.K. study finds

  • Gene Linked to Inflammatory Arthritis Also Raises Heart Risks
    (07-Feb-2008)
    British study found HLA-DRB1 increased chances of dying from cardiovascular causes

  • Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good
    (07-Feb-2008)
    Device could use act of walking to power artificial limbs, insulin pumps, pacemakers

  • Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients
    (06-Feb-2008)
    Dutch study found vacuuming clogged vessels before angioplasty improved outcomes

  • Death Rates From Cardiovascular Causes Vary Widely Across Europe
    (06-Feb-2008)
    Differences were found between and within countries, researcher notes

  • First 90 Days After Stopping Plavix Most Dangerous
    (05-Feb-2008)
    Study finds highest risk of adverse events for heart patients is in early period

  • Drug-Coated Stents Better Than Bare-Metal Ones in Complex Cases
    (04-Feb-2008)
    Survival advantage found in 'off-label' uses, report suggests

  • Stars Don Red to Raise Awareness of Women's Heart Risk
    (02-Feb-2008)
    Dress show is kickoff to campaign on nation's top killer

  • IPods Don't Interfere With Heart Pacemakers
    (01-Feb-2008)
    Government study checked 4 models and found no problems

  • Study Challenges New Benchmark for High-Volume Heart Transplant Hospitals
    (30-Jan-2008)
    Johns Hopkins researchers question government decision to lower requirements for designation

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Fixes Aneurysms
    (30-Jan-2008)
    Study finds advantages over conventional operation

  • Super Bowl Fans Should Heed Heart Risk Finding
    (30-Jan-2008)
    German study found higher chances of cardiovascular trouble during 2006 World Cup matches

  • Stents Slightly Better Than Bypass for Blocked Left Coronary Artery
    (29-Jan-2008)
    But experts question results of small Polish study

  • Study Finds Both Coated Stents Perform the Same
    (29-Jan-2008)
    Incidence of major adverse events was also lower than researchers anticipated

  • Stents Slightly Better Than Bypass for Blocked Left Coronary Artery
    (29-Jan-2008)
    But experts question results of small Polish study

  • Diuretics Best for Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome
    (28-Jan-2008)
    Drugs as good or better than others in treating both conditions

  • Anti-Clotting Drug Trial Shortened by Bleeding Problems
    (25-Jan-2008)
    But study author says medication could help many avoid stroke

  • FDA Will Wait for Trial Results on Vytorin
    (25-Jan-2008)
    Early findings saw no medical benefit; heart expert calls it 'second-line' medication

  • A Little Regular Exercise Extends Men's Lives
    (23-Jan-2008)
    Brisk 30-minute walk a few days a week cut death risk in half, study found

  • Peripheral Arterial Disease Costlier to Treat Than Heart Trouble
    (23-Jan-2008)
    Prolonged recovery, potential for repeat treatments to blame, study finds

  • Surgery Better Than Stents for Multiple Blockages
    (23-Jan-2008)
    Fewer deaths, heart attacks found in 18-month study

  • Surgery Better Than Stents for Multiple Blockages
    (23-Jan-2008)
    Fewer deaths, heart attacks found in 18-month study

  • Another Study Links Western Diet to Heart, Health Risks
    (22-Jan-2008)
    But it also found that diet soda doesn't protect against metabolic syndrome

  • Liver Cancer Drug Raises Blood Pressure
    (22-Jan-2008)
    Patients taking Nexavar need to be monitored closely, study says

  • U.S. Deaths Down From Heart Disease, Stroke
    (22-Jan-2008)
    But childhood obesity epidemic could undo gains, heart association says

  • Genetics Influence Blood Pressure Medications
    (22-Jan-2008)
    A person's gene profile seems to dictate reponse, study finds

  • High Blood Sugar Boosts Women's Heart Disease Risk
    (21-Jan-2008)
    Men don't seem to be as prone to problem, study finds

  • 'Drug-Free' Stent Coating Shows Promise
    (21-Jan-2008)
    Trial finds polymer reduces inflammatory reaction associated with current devices

  • Smallest Air Pollution Particles Hurt Heart Most
    (19-Jan-2008)
    Cause plaque build-up in arteries, negate effects of "good" cholesterol

  • Heart Association Renews Call for CPR Training
    (18-Jan-2008)
    If more people knew the technique, more lives could be saved

  • Aspirin Resistance Boosts Heart Risks in Cardiac Patients
    (18-Jan-2008)
    They're four times more likely to suffer heart attack, stroke and even death, study finds

  • Specialized System Speeds Heart Attack Treatment
    (16-Jan-2008)
    Patients got arteries open faster with program established in Ottawa, Canada

  • ER Wait Times Getting Longer
    (15-Jan-2008)
    Even those needing most urgent care are waiting more, study finds

  • Calcium Supplements Could Raise Heart Risks in Postmenopausal Women
    (15-Jan-2008)
    Study found those taking tablets had 47% higher risk of cardiovascular trouble

  • Biotechnology Builds a New Heart
    (14-Jan-2008)
    Stem cells injected into 'skeleton' of animal organ was beating in just 8 days

  • Cholesterol Drug Zetia Doesn't Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
    (14-Jan-2008)
    Results might also pertain to Vytorin, which contains Zetia, experts say

  • Priming Heart Before an Attack Could Limit Damage
    (10-Jan-2008)
    Animal study shows preconditioning cardiac cells helps organ better tolerate loss of blood flow

  • Test Finds Rare Heart Defect in Some Young Athletes
    (09-Jan-2008)
    Finding may fuel debate about screening for cardiovascular problems

  • Anxiety Raises Heart Attack Risk
    (08-Jan-2008)
    Older men with chronic anxiety are at substantially higher risk, experts say

  • Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Risk
    (07-Jan-2008)
    But experts are split on the need for supplements

  • High Levels of Stress After 9/11 Raised Heart Disease Risk
    (07-Jan-2008)
    Cardiovascular problems surfaced in people with no history of heart trouble

  • Defibrillation Comes Late in 30 Percent of Hospital Cases
    (03-Jan-2008)
    Heart treatment doesn't always begin in recommended 2 minutes, study shows

  • Restless Legs Syndrome May Cause Heart Problems: Study
    (02-Jan-2008)
    Patients face twice the risk of stroke, heart disease compared to people who don't

  • High Blood Triglycerides Linked to Stroke Risk
    (27-Dec-2007)
    Boosted concentrations of these fats doubled the odds, researchers say

  • Lower Body Temps Increase Blood Loss During Surgery
    (27-Dec-2007)
    Analysis of 40 years' data shows somewhat risky transfusions often necessary

  • Study Sheds Light on Origins of Sudden Cardiac Death
    (27-Dec-2007)
    New imaging techniques help researchers probe ventricular fibrillation

  • Class of Chemotherapy Drugs Helps Certain Breast Cancer Patients
    (26-Dec-2007)
    Anthracyclines increase survival for HER2-positive tumors, but not negative ones, analysis finds

  • Heart Procedure Reduces Need for Defibrillator Shocks
    (26-Dec-2007)
    While study results are promising, they don't address benefits of drug therapy

  • Aspirin, Hormone Therapy Combo Can Shorten Lives of Prostate Cancer Patients
    (26-Dec-2007)
    First, prescribed to protect the heart, can lead to halting of cancer therapy, report says

  • New Type of Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Shows Promise
    (18-Dec-2007)
    Experimental agent works differently than statin medications, researchers say

  • Diagnosis of Heart Attack Can Be Wrong
    (18-Dec-2007)
    Study finds false positives occur 9.2% of the time in emergency rooms

  • U.S. Heart Disease Death Rates Falling
    (18-Dec-2007)
    But cardiovascular disease remains America's No. 1 killer, AHA says

  • Moderate Exercise Cuts Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
    (17-Dec-2007)
    Just a 30-minute walk most days reduces threat, even without diet changes, study finds

  • New Cancer Drug Tied to Heart Problems
    (14-Dec-2007)
    Sutent linked to hypertension, heart events in patients battling stomach cancer

  • Report Finds 'Widespread Steroid Use in Baseball'
    (13-Dec-2007)
    The banned drugs can cause dangerous side effects, including heart trouble

  • High Blood Pressure Key Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
    (12-Dec-2007)
    Only one-third to one-half of those getting treatment reach their target levels, survey finds

  • Abdominal Fat Tied to High Risk for Coronary Trouble
    (11-Dec-2007)
    Waist-hip ratio measurement is a strong predictor of heart disease, Britsh study says

  • Chest Compressions Effective in Emergency Cardiac Arrest
    (11-Dec-2007)
    Simple bystander-delivered CPR without mouth-to-mouth boosted survival outcomes

  • Older Diabetics Using Avandia Face Increased Death Risk
    (11-Dec-2007)
    Canadian study also found those over 65 more likely to have heart trouble with drug

  • Coronary Artery Calcium May Raise Women's Heart Risk
    (10-Dec-2007)
    New study challenges traditional assessment of risk

  • Heart Attacks Peak During the Holidays
    (09-Dec-2007)
    People put off going to the doctor or overindulge in unhealthy habits, experts say

  • Diabetes Linked to Blood Vessel Inflammation
    (06-Dec-2007)
    Easing the blood sugar disease may help the heart, researchers say

  • Cell Transplants Hold Promise for Heart Attack Survivors
    (06-Dec-2007)
    Studies in mice suggest they might prevent cardiac arrest

  • 2-in-1 Test Signals Risk After Heart Attack
    (04-Dec-2007)
    It measures nervous system and heart's electrical system

  • Newer Anticlotting Drug Safe, Effective for Heart Surgeries
    (04-Dec-2007)
    Bivalirudin lowers bleeding risk for patients undergoing bypass, study finds

  • Cholesterol-Stroke Relationship Puzzles Researchers
    (30-Nov-2007)
    High blood-fat levels not always linked to higher stroke risk, studies show

  • Knowing Heart Risk Keeps Patients on Cholesterol Drugs
    (29-Nov-2007)
    In study, users were informed of their odds for cardiovascular disease

  • Low Testosterone Might Shorten Men's Lives
    (27-Nov-2007)
    Study finds it's linked to higher death risk, but replacing the hormone may not help, experts say

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Heart Disease Threat
    (09-Nov-2007)
    But checking typical risk factors can help head off problems, research says

  • Diesel Exhaust Increases Clot Formation
    (07-Nov-2007)
    2 hours after exposure to fumes, volunteers' blood platelets thickened, study found

  • Regular Exercise Helps Fight Heart Failure
    (07-Nov-2007)
    It stimulates tissue repair better than drugs, study finds

  • Cholesterol Drug Tied to Sleep Disturbances
    (07-Nov-2007)
    But Zocor, a statin, still offers significant heart benefits, researchers say

  • Stem Cells Show Early Promise for Heart Problems
    (07-Nov-2007)
    But far more research is needed to benefit heart attack patients, studies show

  • Statins After Bypass Lower Stroke Risk
    (06-Nov-2007)
    The cholesterol-busting drugs could be lifesavers, study suggsts

  • Atkins Diet Can Raise Heart Risks
    (06-Nov-2007)
    Other research supports moderate drinking, fasting for cardio health

  • Early HRT Protects a Woman's Heart
    (06-Nov-2007)
    But contraceptives heighten risk of arterial problems, studies find

  • Obesity Leaves More Americans With Physical Limitations
    (06-Nov-2007)
    But some extra weight may not lead to cardiovascular disease and cancer, research finds

  • Blood Pressure, Heartbeat Problems Aggravate Alzheimer's
    (06-Nov-2007)
    Treating vascular conditions might lessen memory loss, study suggests

  • CPR, Defibrillator Combo Boosts Cardiac Incident Survival
    (05-Nov-2007)
    Making more AEDs available in communities could save hundreds of lives, study finds

  • Certain Cholesterol Drugs Show Their Limits
    (05-Nov-2007)
    Studies reveal that some of these heart medications aren't perfect

  • New Computerized Scans Effective for Spotting Clogged Arteries
    (05-Nov-2007)
    They could eliminate need for invasive procedures for some patients, study says

  • Peripheral Artery Disease Up Sharply Among U.S. Women
    (04-Nov-2007)
    The condition, which is symptomless, can lead to heart attack and stroke

  • New Heart Pump Helps Women Awaiting Transplants
    (04-Nov-2007)
    It's smaller than the first-generation device, researchers report

  • Balloon Valve May Be Alternative to Open-Heart Surgery
    (04-Nov-2007)
    It props open closed aortas in older patients, research suggests

  • New Anti-Clotting Drug Shows Promise in Heart Patients
    (04-Nov-2007)
    Prasugrel reduced heart risks after angioplasty/stenting, but raised bleeding risks when compared to Plavix

  • Drug-Coated Stents No Riskier in Long Run Than Bare Metal Ones
    (04-Nov-2007)
    Largest study to date finds no difference in heart attack or mortality rates

  • New Measures Improve Heart Care
    (04-Nov-2007)
    Programs that simplified treatment choices led to better outcomes, research shows

  • New Heart Pump Helps Women Awaiting Transplants
    (04-Nov-2007)
    It's smaller than the first-generation device, researchers report

  • Just Anticipating a Nap May Be Good for the Heart
    (02-Nov-2007)
    Expectation produced small drops in blood pressure, but more study needed, researchers say

  • Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease Risk
    (02-Nov-2007)
    Women need to be aware of their heart disease risk before and after pregnancy

  • Test Spots Who Should Get Implanted Defibrillator
    (01-Nov-2007)
    Not every patient needs the expensive but lifesaving devices, experts note

  • Siblings Often Share Heart Risks
    (01-Nov-2007)
    Brothers, especially, may be most affected, study finds

  • Defibrillator Use Urged to Save Children's Lives
    (29-Oct-2007)
    American Academy of Pediatrics says heart problems in kids have been underestimated

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Death Rate Unchanged
    (29-Oct-2007)
    Underlying inflammation may affect heart despite symptom relief, experts say

  • Study Supports Controversial Heart Failure Drug
    (29-Oct-2007)
    But small, short-term trial is unlikely to quiet Natrecor's critics

  • Drug Lessens Heart Attack Injury
    (26-Oct-2007)
    Patients given ANP also had better long-term outcomes, researchers say

  • Marital Stress Linked to Heart Disease
    (23-Oct-2007)
    Couples with troubled relationships have hardening of the coronary arteries, research says

  • Study Shows How Exercise Helps Women's Hearts
    (22-Oct-2007)
    Much of the benefit comes from changes in blood pressure, inflammation

  • Whole Grains Do a Heart Good
    (22-Oct-2007)
    Cereal cuts cardiovascular risk, as do fruits, veggies, research shows

  • Angioplasty Equals Bypass Surgery for Heart Patients: Study
    (16-Oct-2007)
    Survival rates virtually the same, but some people may prefer one option over the other

  • Defib Wire Warning Shouldn't Worry Most Users: Experts
    (16-Oct-2007)
    Overall risk is low, but patients should consult with their doctors

  • Defib Wire Warning Shouldn't Worry Most Users: Experts
    (16-Oct-2007)
    Overall risk is low, but patients should consult with their doctors

  • Chest Compressions Key to Revised CPR Guidelines
    (14-Oct-2007)
    Keeping blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs is critical for survival, experts say

  • Sleep Apnea Treatment Helps Stave Off Heart Disease
    (12-Oct-2007)
    Study shows link between the breathing disorder, arterial trouble

  • Hypertension Triples Women's Diabetes Risk
    (10-Oct-2007)
    It does so outside of normal diabetes risk factors, such as obesity, study finds

  • Statin Benefits Persist After Treatment Stops
    (10-Oct-2007)
    Lower death rates seen up to a decade later, study found

  • Stressful Jobs Hard on the Heart
    (09-Oct-2007)
    High anxiety, low control double recurrent heart attack risk, study finds

  • Family Infighting Hurts the Heart
    (08-Oct-2007)
    Spats with spouse, kids, others boosts cardiovascular dangers, study finds

  • Erectile Dysfunction: A Harbinger of Heart Trouble
    (05-Oct-2007)
    Studies link this common problem with vascular disease

  • Study Rates Heart Health of Popular Diet Plans
    (05-Oct-2007)
    Ornish beat Atkins, but any weight loss is good for the heart, researchers say

  • Randy Jackson Takes Aim at Diabetes
    (04-Oct-2007)
    American Idol judge is part of a campaign to stress the disease's link to heart disease

  • Cardiac Artery Trouble Boosts Family Heart Risk
    (04-Oct-2007)
    Relatives of those affected face higher odds of heart disease, study finds

  • Study Finds Benefits With Drug-Coated Stents
    (03-Oct-2007)
    Better outcomes for high-risk patients

  • Drug Combo Helps Fight Marfan Syndrome
    (02-Oct-2007)
    Inherited condition can lead to sudden cardiac death

  • Panic Attacks May Hike Heart Disease Risk in Women
    (02-Oct-2007)
    Study of postmenopausal women finds association, but no direct cause and effect

  • Women Less Likely to Get Heart Defibrillators
    (02-Oct-2007)
    And blacks are less likely to receive the lifesaving devices, studies find

  • Coronary Disease Might Toughen Up Heart
    (01-Oct-2007)
    Mice with the ailment suffered less cardiac damage after injury, study finds

  • Diabetes Drugs Boost Heart Failure But Not Death
    (29-Sep-2007)
    Experts split on what this means for those taking Avandia, Actos

  • Fried Food Compounds May Harm Heart
    (27-Sep-2007)
    'AGEs' are produced in fatty foods at high heat, experts say

  • Heart Attack Survivors Benefit From Rehab
    (26-Sep-2007)
    But too many go without this valuable form of care, experts say

  • Guidelines Seek to Boost Study of Critically Ill
    (26-Sep-2007)
    Barriers around informed consent are impeding lifesaving research, experts say

  • High HDL Levels Protect Heart Health
    (26-Sep-2007)
    Reduced risk of cardiovascular trouble even when LDL levels were low, study finds

  • Study Links Coronary Disease, Colon Cancer
    (25-Sep-2007)
    Higher incidence of malignancies found in heart patients

  • Take Care of Your Heart Before and After Problems
    (24-Sep-2007)
    Healthy blood pressure and weight can help avoid heart failure; rehab can aid recovery

  • Take Care of Your Heart Before and After Problems
    (24-Sep-2007)
    Healthy blood pressure and weight can help avoid heart failure; rehab can aid recovery

  • Link Between Air Pollution, Stroke Gets Clearer
    (20-Sep-2007)
    Fine particles in lung spur dangerous clots, research shows

  • 'Cosby' Star Tackles a Silent Heart Threat
    (19-Sep-2007)
    Family deaths get Phylicia Rashad talking about peripheral artery disease

  • Few Americans Know of Leg Artery Danger
    (19-Sep-2007)
    Peripheral arterial disease is common and sometimes deadly, researchers say

  • Stem Cells From Testes Produce Wide Range of Tissue Types
    (19-Sep-2007)
    Work with mice might lead to treatments for diseases such as diabetes and Alzheimer's

  • Study Downgrades Gene as Heart Risk Factor
    (18-Sep-2007)
    Screening for variations in APO gene not warranted, researchers say

  • FDA Approves Osteoporosis Drug to Cut Breast Cancer Risk
    (14-Sep-2007)
    Manufacturer calls Evista a valuable tool, but critics say its heart risks outweigh benefits

  • Doctors Debate Drugs vs. Surgery for Angina
    (14-Sep-2007)
    Data re-analysis supports angioplasty, but not everyone agrees

  • Drug-Coated Stents Go Head to Head
    (13-Sep-2007)
    Data analysis suggests sirolimus-coated model is safer

  • Novel Cooling Therapy May Have Aided Injured Football Player
    (13-Sep-2007)
    Lowering Kevin Everett's body temperature helped protect his spinal cord, doctors say

  • Screening Proposed for Childhood Cholesterol Levels
    (13-Sep-2007)
    Treatment would reduce risk of genetic condition that can lead to early death

  • Being Overweight is Hard on the Heart
    (12-Sep-2007)
    It raises risks even if blood pressure, cholesterol factored out, study finds

  • Jogging in Traffic Cuts Blood Flow to Heart
    (12-Sep-2007)
    Men with stable heart disease showed effect after brief exposure to diesel exhaust

  • Bypass 'Off-Pump' Boosts Women's Outcomes
    (11-Sep-2007)
    And another study suggests vitamin E protects their hearts

  • Lowering Blood Protein Won't Help Kidney Patients
    (11-Sep-2007)
    Homocysteine may be a marker, not a cause, of renal trouble, study suggests

  • Diabetes Drug Avandia Boosts Heart Risks: Study
    (11-Sep-2007)
    Another study finds a similar drug, Actos, may be a better choice, researchers say

  • Small Incisions Make Heart Valve Surgery Safer
    (10-Sep-2007)
    Death risk lowered for those who had undergone previous heart surgery, Belgian study finds

  • Saturated Fat: Even a Little Splurge May Be Too Much
    (09-Sep-2007)
    Fatty meal has immediate, negative effect on heart health, research shows

  • Family History Has Strong Effect on Cardiac Risk
    (07-Sep-2007)
    Screening, treatment of close relatives proposed

  • Cutting Salt Won't Affect Foods' Safety
    (06-Sep-2007)
    High-sodium processed foods are major contributor to heart trouble, researchers note

  • Drug, Pacemaker Fight Irregular Heartbeat
    (05-Sep-2007)
    Studies suggest new weapons against dangerous atrial fibrillation

  • Drug, Pacemaker Fight Irregular Heartbeat
    (05-Sep-2007)
    Studies suggest new weapons against dangerous atrial fibrillation

  • Fat Builds Up in Hearts Before Diabetes Onset
    (04-Sep-2007)
    Technique giving researchers static image of beating heart could be new screening tool

  • Trial to Test Gene Therapy for Angina in Women
    (04-Sep-2007)
    Novel treatment promotes blood vessel growth in heart muscle, researchers say

  • Stopping Statins After Stroke Doubles Death Risk
    (30-Aug-2007)
    Almost 40% of patients stopped taking drugs in Italian study

  • Case Management Cost-Effective Way to Cut Heart Risks
    (29-Aug-2007)
    California study shows such visits with patients reduced risk by 10% and also cut costs

  • Study Points to Cause of Vioxx Heart Risk
    (27-Aug-2007)
    The drug ups levels of a protein linked to clotting, researchers say

  • Heart Attacks at School Involve More Adults Than Kids
    (27-Aug-2007)
    Whether defibrillators should be available an open question, researcher says

  • Make a New Assault on Salt
    (25-Aug-2007)
    Most Americans get far too much than is healthy, experts say

  • Heart Attack Boosts Diabetes Risk
    (24-Aug-2007)
    Each condition encourages the other, study finds

  • Drug That Lowers Resting Heart Rate Being Tested
    (22-Aug-2007)
    Slower heartbeat linked to better cardiac outcome, scientists report

  • Restricting Blood Flow May Help Heart Bypass Patients
    (17-Aug-2007)
    The technique reduces levels of protein linked to poor surgery results, study says

  • Restricting Blood Flow May Help Heart Bypass Patients
    (17-Aug-2007)
    The technique reduces levels of protein linked to poor surgery results, study says

  • Diet Still Important to Patients on Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
    (16-Aug-2007)
    They don't see medications as a license to eat fatty foods, study finds

  • Obesity Heightens Kidney Disease Risks
    (16-Aug-2007)
    It can spur parathyroid disorder and heart woes, study finds

  • FDA Updates Prescription Guidelines for Blood Thinner
    (16-Aug-2007)
    Gene variations dictate how quickly a patient metabolizes warfarin, officials say

  • Avandia to Carry Stronger Heart Failure Warning
    (15-Aug-2007)
    Four other diabetes drugs in same class will also get a 'black box' on label, FDA announces

  • Nursing Home Residents at Highest Heatstroke Risk
    (14-Aug-2007)
    They're most vulnerable to die from an attack, French study finds

  • Study Details Heart Risks to Diabetics
    (14-Aug-2007)
    From angina to severe heart attacks, the death rate is higher than for non-diabetics

  • Total Cholesterol, HDL Good Predictors of Heart Disease Risk
    (14-Aug-2007)
    There's no added benefit to measuring other lipids, researchers say

  • Antioxidants No Magic Bullet for Heart Disease in Women
    (13-Aug-2007)
    No substitute for conventional medicines or a healthy lifestyle, study finds

  • Cluster Headache Treatment Poses Cardiac Dangers
    (13-Aug-2007)
    Off-label use of verapamil linked to heart rhythm abnormalities, study finds

  • New Drug Combo Fights High Blood Pressure
    (20-Jul-2007)
    But cost, safety issues could keep Diovan, Tekturna from most patients, experts say

  • Low-Carb Diets Combat Metabolic Syndrome
    (20-Jul-2007)
    Researchers find out how the diets seem to reduce appetite, weight

  • Health Tip: Before You Use a Blood Thinner
    (17-Jul-2007)
    Tell your doctor about your other meds

  • Better Hospital Care Means More Lives Saved
    (17-Jul-2007)
    Top-ranked U.S. centers did better against heart attack, pneumonia, study found

  • CT Heart Scans Raise Cancer Risk
    (17-Jul-2007)
    Study suggests the tests be carefully matched to patients' need, risk

  • High Triglyceride Levels Linked to Cardiac Risk
    (17-Jul-2007)
    Findings could lead to changes in cholesterol testing

  • No Danger Found in Blood Thinner-Statin Combination
    (16-Jul-2007)
    Study detects no increase in heart attack, stroke, death

  • Patch Helps Heart Grow New Cells
    (16-Jul-2007)
    Rat study suggests a way of repairing lost cardiac tissue

  • Traffic Pollution Could Raise Heart Risks
    (16-Jul-2007)
    Living near a freeway associated with artery damage, study finds

  • Hospitalized Patients at High Risk of Vein Clots
    (13-Jul-2007)
    But only half get clot-preventing treatments, researchers say

  • Another Study Sees Heart Risks in Hormone Replacement Therapy
    (11-Jul-2007)
    But treatment can offer relief from menopausal symptoms for younger women, researchers say

  • Reevaluating Hormone Replacement Therapy
    (11-Jul-2007)
    Researchers have gained valuable insights since Women's Health Initiative was halted in 2002

  • 'America's Best Hospitals' Tops for Heart Attack Survival
    (10-Jul-2007)
    But some centers that don't make the list offer fine care, study finds

  • Death Rate High in Drug-Coated Stent Trial
    (10-Jul-2007)
    Small study of bypass patients found no such risk from bare-metal stents

  • Dying of a Broken Heart Can Happen
    (06-Jul-2007)
    Grief-stricken woman's near-death experience sheds light on the phenomenon

  • Molecule Signals Heart Disease in Early Stages
    (02-Jul-2007)
    Study found high levels of protein predicted development of cardiovascular trouble

  • Opening of Kidney Arteries Brings Dangers
    (29-Jun-2007)
    Microscopic 'debris' is left behind with these angioplasties, study finds

  • Lung Trouble May Raise Heart Risk
    (29-Jun-2007)
    Inflammation may be factor linking the two problems, study suggests

  • Some High-Carb Diets May Boost Women's Heart Risk
    (29-Jun-2007)
    Stay away from white breads and processed baked goods, experts advise

  • Methamphetamine Tied to Heart Problems
    (25-Jun-2007)
    Animal studies show the drug damages coronary and blood vessels

  • Body Fat Might Be Healthy for Type 1 Diabetics
    (24-Jun-2007)
    The finding is no reason for them to become obese, however, researchers add

  • Fructose-Sweetened Drinks Tougher on Arteries
    (23-Jun-2007)
    Switching to beverages with glucose might be preferable, experts say

  • Study Will Test Stem Cells Against Heart Attack
    (22-Jun-2007)
    British team hopes treatment will improve patient outcomes

  • U.S. Health Experts Rate Hospitals' Cardiac Care
    (21-Jun-2007)
    And consumers can now check out the results online

  • Obesity Cuts Risk of Dying After Heart Attack
    (20-Jun-2007)
    But being overweight boosts odds for an attack in the first place, experts warn

  • Estrogen May Lower Younger Women's Heart Risk
    (20-Jun-2007)
    Findings differ from prior HRT study involving those over 60

  • Experts Debate Limits on Implanted Defibrillator Use
    (19-Jun-2007)
    Reserving them for younger, healthier patients might make sense, study suggests

  • U.S. Women Lagging in Diabetes Care, Study Suggests
    (18-Jun-2007)
    Death rates are down for men but up for women

  • Pre-Diabetic Changes Double Heart Disease Risk
    (18-Jun-2007)
    These early blood sugar trends can be lethal, study finds

  • Artificial Arteries Might Aid Bypass Patients
    (15-Jun-2007)
    The lab-grown vessels are working well in rats, researchers say

  • Lung Illness Linked to Heart, Bone Problems
    (15-Jun-2007)
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease speeds arterial stiffening and osteoporosis, research suggests

  • Echocardiography Helps Identify Heart Disease
    (15-Jun-2007)
    Test is more accurate than others when used in patients at risk, experts say

  • Heart and Kidneys Share Tight Medical Bond
    (14-Jun-2007)
    When one system fails, so can the other, new research shows

  • Blood Pressure Drop During Bypass Might Impair Thinking
    (14-Jun-2007)
    Reasons for the phenomenon aren't yet clear, researchers say

  • Drug May Cut Aneurysm Risk for Heart Defect Patients
    (12-Jun-2007)
    Doxycycline prevented rupture in mice engineered to have Marfan syndrome

  • Faster Heart Attack Care Saving Lives
    (12-Jun-2007)
    One hospital's experience points the way, researchers say

  • Blacks Less Likely to Get Angioplasty After Heart Attack
    (12-Jun-2007)
    U.S. Medicare study shows a gap, but reasons remain unclear

  • Heart Disease a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's
    (11-Jun-2007)
    Patients treated for vascular trouble had better cognition, study found

  • Diabetes Cuts 8 Years Off Life
    (11-Jun-2007)
    It boosts heart disease risk as well, new research shows

  • Cut Down on Lawn Mower Injuries This Summer
    (08-Jun-2007)
    Watch out for flying rocks, steep slopes, experts warn

  • Prostate Cancer Treatment Can Speed Heart Attacks
    (08-Jun-2007)
    Hormome-suppressing therapy linked to cardiac risk in study

  • New Imaging Techniques Hold Promise for Variety of Diseases
    (07-Jun-2007)
    Advances could lead to better treatments for illnesses such as heart disease, Alzheimer's, ovarian cancer, studies say

  • Drop in Cardiac Deaths Tied to Better Treatments, Lifestyles
    (06-Jun-2007)
    But rising obesity and diabetes rates could offset those gains, study finds

  • s Kids
    (05-Jun-2007)
    Even minor exposure can compromise cardiovascular system, study says

  • Study Links Inflammation to Heart Disease
    (05-Jun-2007)
    British researchers focused on autoantibody rheumatic factor

  • High-Tech Imaging Might Advance Heart Disease Diagnosis
    (04-Jun-2007)
    Two technologies assess cardiac function and arterial health at once, developers say

  • Heart Patch Helps Damaged Cardiac Tissue Heal
    (04-Jun-2007)
    Biodegradable scaffold worked well in rats induced to have heart attacks

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Blood Pressure
    (04-Jun-2007)
    The nutrients are found in certain fish, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils

  • Folic Acid Supplements Cut Stroke Risk
    (01-Jun-2007)
    Their effect on other heart outcomes is less clear, study finds

  • Biodegradable Stent Successful in Human Trial
    (01-Jun-2007)
    Could be the future of these artery-opening devices, German researchers report.

  • Getting Swifter Treatment for Deadliest Heart Attacks
    (31-May-2007)
    American Heart Association to launch national program called 'Mission Lifeline'

  • Discrimination Linked to Health Problems Among Minorities
    (31-May-2007)
    Study of Asian-Americans suggests higher rate of heart trouble, pain, other problems

  • Rheumatoid Illness, Smoking Can Harm Heart's Aorta
    (29-May-2007)
    And that can increase risks for aneurysm and heart attack, experts warn

  • High-Tech Images Can Reveal Stent Status
    (29-May-2007)
    The technology to see if it is open or blocked could one day spare some patients invasive tests, study suggests

  • Doctors Not Ready to Abandon Diabetes Drug
    (25-May-2007)
    Study that links Avandia to heart attacks needs further exploration, experts say

  • Certain Painkillers May Negate Heart Benefits of HRT
    (23-May-2007)
    Some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers are focus of new study

  • Diabetes Drug Avandia Boosts Heart Attack, Death Risk: Study
    (21-May-2007)
    FDA expresses caution; manufacturer defends the safety of oral medication for type 2 disease

  • Many With High Blood Pressure Shun Heart-Healthy Diet
    (20-May-2007)
    More people might comply if nutritious foods were cheaper, one expert says

  • Online Education Program Helps Heart Patients
    (18-May-2007)
    AHA site boosts awareness of treatment options, survey finds

  • Blood Thinner's Approval Expanded to Include Most Severe Heart Attack
    (18-May-2007)
    Lovenox shown to reduce recurrent attacks and death

  • Aspirin May Cut Pregnancy Complication Risk
    (17-May-2007)
    Daily use lowers odds for the dangerous spike in blood pressure called preeclampsia

  • Unfair Treatment Can Harm the Heart
    (15-May-2007)
    Sense of injustice raises heart attack risk, study finds

  • Just 10 Minutes of Daily Exercise Boosts Heart Health
    (15-May-2007)
    Study finds a little exercise provides cardiovascular benefits, and more is even better

  • Fish Oil-Exercise Combo May Boost Cardio Health
    (14-May-2007)
    Supplement plus workouts raise good cholesterol levels, study finds

  • Anxiety Ups Death Risk in Heart Failure Patients
    (14-May-2007)
    Stressed-out had double the odds for poor outcomes, study found

  • 'Light' Cigarettes Take Heavy Toll on Blood Flow
    (14-May-2007)
    Smoking them constricts vessels just as much as regular brands, study finds

  • Enzyme Puts Brakes on Racing Heartbeat: Study
    (14-May-2007)
    Finding may lead to better drug treatments for common heart ailments

  • Hospital Protocol Change Cuts Kids' Cardiac Arrest Risk
    (11-May-2007)
    Rate drops by 63% if help is summoned before CPR is needed, study finds

  • Many High-Risk Patients Going Without Anti-Clotting Drugs
    (11-May-2007)
    Study also finds regional differences across U.S.

  • Higher Dose of Clot-Buster Is Better Before Artery Procedure
    (11-May-2007)
    Twice as much Plavix halves the number of deaths, heart attacks, study finds

  • Implanted Defibrillators Are Getting Better
    (11-May-2007)
    Failure rates are falling, but one expert also sees flaws in a new study

  • Is 1 Pill Better Than 2 for Heart-Disease Protection?
    (11-May-2007)
    Single pill could be cheaper and more effective, study says, but one expert questions the finding

  • Implanted Defibrillators Are Getting Better
    (11-May-2007)
    Failure rates are falling, but one expert also sees flaws in a new study

  • Registry to Track Those With 'Broken Heart Syndrome'
    (10-May-2007)
    Rare, life-threatening condition can occur after major emotional trauma

  • Younger Women Fail to Heed Heart Attack's Warning Signs
    (10-May-2007)
    Focusing on chest pain may not be enough, experts warn

  • iPods Make the Heart Skip a Beat
    (10-May-2007)
    The result could be a dangerous malfunction, study says

  • rinking May Trigger Irregular Heart Rhythm
    (10-May-2007)
    Atrial fibrillation can lead to stroke, heart attack, experts warn

  • iPods Make the Heart Skip a Beat
    (10-May-2007)
    The result could be a dangerous malfunction, study says

  • Implanted Pumps May Help End-Stage Heart Failure Cases
    (09-May-2007)
    LVADs could allow patients to leave hospital without a transplant, study suggests

  • Low-Dose Aspirin Best for Preventing Heart Attack
    (08-May-2007)
    Higher doses no more protective and increase risk of stomach bleeding, study says

  • Half of Drug-Coated Stents Used Off-Label
    (08-May-2007)
    But this unapproved use doesn't boost patients' risk, studies conclude

  • Angioplasty Beats Drugs in Restoring Heart's Blood Flow
    (08-May-2007)
    Procedure eases a dangerous condition called 'silent ischemia' after heart attack, study shows

  • Statin Helps Keep Second Strokes at Bay
    (04-May-2007)
    Lipitor study supports use of cholesterol-lowering drugs after attacks

  • Higher White Blood Cell Count May Boost Death Risk
    (04-May-2007)
    45-year study shows a link, especially with heart disease

  • Clot-Preventing Drug Improves Heart Blood Flow After Angioplasty
    (03-May-2007)
    But doctors question whether the practice results in long-term benefits

  • Gene Material Strongly Linked to Heart Disease
    (03-May-2007)
    The same cluster raises diabetes risk, too, and a test is in the works, scientists say

  • Most Americans Don't Have High Blood Pressure Under Control
    (03-May-2007)
    The condition raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, study authors note

  • Secondhand Smoke Boosts Risk for Alzheimer's
    (01-May-2007)
    Dementia 30% more common in those with long exposures, researchers say

  • Migraines During Pregnancy Linked to Heart Disease, Stroke
    (01-May-2007)
    Study advises women to control risk factors such as diabetes and obesity

  • Fewer Heart Patients Dying After Hospitalization
    (01-May-2007)
    Improvements in care are cutting heart failure, mortality rates, study finds

  • Implantable Defibrillator Wires Prone to Failure
    (30-Apr-2007)
    Study finds failure rate for old, new versions reaches 20% at 10 years

  • Implantable Defibrillator Wires Prone to Failure
    (30-Apr-2007)
    Study finds failure rate for old, new versions reaches 20% at 10 years

  • Genes Could Boost Arthritis Patients' Death Risk
    (27-Apr-2007)
    DNA may pose hazard for people with rheumatoid form of the disease

  • FDA Says No to Vioxx Successor
    (27-Apr-2007)
    Critics have questioned adequacy of safety trials for Arcoxia

  • Low-Dose Aspirin Won't Help Aging Brain
    (26-Apr-2007)
    Major 10-year study of older women shows no differences

  • HIV Drugs May Raise Heart Attack Risk
    (25-Apr-2007)
    But the danger from protease inhibitors remains small, experts say

  • Emergency Care Lacking for Patients Over 90
    (24-Apr-2007)
    Too often, doctors don't provide recommended heart attack treatments, study finds

  • HIV Infection Seems to Raise Heart Attack Risk
    (24-Apr-2007)
    Doctors suspect that inflammation may be to blame

  • New Angina Drug Fails to Cut Heart Attacks
    (24-Apr-2007)
    But ranolazine may still have a place in therapy, experts say

  • Novel Stent Relieves Acute Heart Pain
    (23-Apr-2007)
    It diverts blood to oxygen-starved heart muscle, researchers say

  • Unhealthy Young Adults Are Harming Their Hearts
    (20-Apr-2007)
    Weight gain, hypertension quickly damage arteries, study shows

  • Heavy Drinking in College May Harm Heart
    (19-Apr-2007)
    But moderate amounts of alcohol could be healthy, study shows

  • Cut Your Salt Use and Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease
    (19-Apr-2007)
    It can also reduce your chances of dying from cardiovascular disease, study finds

  • Drug-Coated Stents as Good as Bypass Surgery
    (19-Apr-2007)
    Study finds complication, survival rates essentially same

  • Drug-Coated Stents as Good as Bypass Surgery
    (19-Apr-2007)
    Study finds complication, survival rates essentially same

  • Protein Monitoring Improved Heart Failure Treatment
    (18-Apr-2007)
    French trial found fewer deaths and hospital stays

  • Doctors Aggressively Treating Heart Attack
    (13-Apr-2007)
    Study finds they're using tools available even before lab tests confirm diagnosis

  • Stroke Guidelines Focus on Critical First Hours
    (13-Apr-2007)
    Intravenous delivery of clot-busting drug still best treatment for patients, groups concur

  • FDA Advisory Panel Rejects Vioxx Successor
    (12-Apr-2007)
    Merck's new painkiller Arcoxia shows cardiac risk, committee says in 20-1 vote.

  • Implantable Defibrillators Offer Heart Patients a Better Quality of Life: Study
    (11-Apr-2007)
    Recipients report high level of satisfaction with the devices

  • Implantable Defibrillators Offer Heart Patients a Better Quality of Life: Study
    (11-Apr-2007)
    Recipients report high level of satisfaction with the devices

  • Restless Legs Syndrome Boosts Heart Risks
    (10-Apr-2007)
    Repetitive nature of neurological disorder increases blood pressure, study says

  • Co-Payments Cut Statin Use
    (10-Apr-2007)
    Discontinuing the cholesterol drugs could lead to higher health-care costs, study says

  • Study Fails to Confirm Gene Variants as Heart Risk Factors
    (10-Apr-2007)
    New method of measuring association holds promise, researchers say

  • Study Questions Value of Stents for Blocked Heart Artery
    (09-Apr-2007)
    More improvements may be needed to boost patient outcomes, experts say

  • Patient Questionnaire Can Gauge Heart Failure Risk
    (09-Apr-2007)
    23 points can help spot who's in gravest danger, experts say

  • Small Steps Lead to Healthier Hearts for Women
    (08-Apr-2007)
    But many still don't know cardiovascular disease is their biggest enemy

  • Gene Marker May Predict Diabetes Risk
    (06-Apr-2007)
    'Telomeres' at chromosomes' ends shorten as disease nears, experts say

  • Heart Attacks a 'Wake-Up' Call for Hispanics: Survey
    (05-Apr-2007)
    Poll finds too few are taking steps to prevent future illness

  • Guidelines Target Prevention of Sudden Heart Death in Young Athletes
    (04-Apr-2007)
    Task force focuses on quick action in first critical minutes

  • Ibuprofen May Boost Aspirin Users' Heart Risk
    (04-Apr-2007)
    Study of arthritis patients needs to be confirmed, experts say

  • Hormone Therapy Doesn't Boost Heart Attack Risk in Younger Women: Study
    (03-Apr-2007)
    But it can still increase stroke and breast cancer risk, researchers add

  • Fish Helps Statins Protect the Heart
    (30-Mar-2007)
    Omega-3 fatty acids are believed to be the key, Japanese study says

  • Heart Patients Seek Guidance on Stents, Statins
    (30-Mar-2007)
    Experts offer advice after recent flurry of controversial studies

  • Heart Patients Seek Guidance on Stents, Statins
    (30-Mar-2007)
    Experts offer advice after recent flurry of controversial studies

  • MRI Technique Could Predict Heart Attack Risk
    (28-Mar-2007)
    It tracks cholesterol-like molecules to show points of artery weakness

  • Herbal Extract Shows Some Benefit for Heart Failure
    (28-Mar-2007)
    But it failed to meet primary goal in large European trial

  • Experimental Drug Controls Cardiac Patients' Blood Pressure
    (27-Mar-2007)
    Another study finds a quick way to spot cause of shortness of breath

  • Long-Term Aspirin Use Cuts Death Risk for Women: Study
    (27-Mar-2007)
    Two decades of tracking shows low to moderate use has major impact on heart disease and cancer

  • Diabetes, Hypertension Explain Blacks' Higher Risk for Heart Failure
    (27-Mar-2007)
    Controlling these two factors should lower disease rates, experts say

  • High Trans Fat Intake Triples Heart Disease Risk
    (27-Mar-2007)
    Fast-food component is even more dangerous than suspected, study finds

  • Early Use of Cholesterol Drug Boosts Outcomes After Angioplasty
    (26-Mar-2007)
    A second study suggests statins prevent plaque buildup in arteries

  • Drug Fails to Cut Deaths from Cardiogenic Shock
    (26-Mar-2007)
    Tilarginine had no effect on 30-day survival, study found

  • Heart Pumping Variation Found in Racial Groups
    (26-Mar-2007)
    Weaker contractions in black Americans could explain their higher heart-disease rates, study says

  • Drugs as Good as Angioplasty for Stable Heart Disease
    (26-Mar-2007)
    A new study found no difference in rates of death or heart attack

  • More Diabetes, More Heart Disease: Study
    (26-Mar-2007)
    Two-thirds of diabetics will die from heart attack or stroke, researchers warn

  • Drugs That Boost HDL Cholesterol Not Ready for Prime Time
    (26-Mar-2007)
    But researchers say the concept remains valid in fight against heart disease

  • Studies Highlight Pitfalls of Drug-Coated Stents
    (26-Mar-2007)
    For example, many patients don't take drugs that can ward off dangerous clots

  • Cutting-Edge Devices Assist Cardio Treatments
    (26-Mar-2007)
    Experimental technologies proving their mettle as powerful tools for docs

  • Heart Test Shows Who Needs Implantable Defibrillators
    (25-Mar-2007)
    It also spots those patients who don't need the cardiac rhythm devices, study says

  • Depression Ups Heart Failure Death Risk
    (24-Mar-2007)
    Doctors need to pay more attention to patients' mental health, study suggests

  • Low-Dose Aspirin Therapy Effective After Heart Surgery
    (24-Mar-2007)
    Major bleeding was noticeably reduced after 8 months, Canadian study finds

  • Bypass Better Than Stent Use for Blocked Artery
    (23-Mar-2007)
    Studies favor bypass, but experts say decision must be made on case-by-case basis

  • Heart Association Backs Statin Use for At-Risk Kids
    (22-Mar-2007)
    Those with family history of heart disease, diabetes could benefit from cholesterol drug therapy, revised guidelines now say.

  • Cardiac Risk Greatest While Firefighters Fighting Flames
    (21-Mar-2007)
    Study found they're most likely to die while responding to emergencies

  • Artery Disease Poses Immediate Risks
    (20-Mar-2007)
    1 of every 7 patients suffers serious event, including death, within one year, study finds

  • Quitting Smoking Rejuvenates Arteries
    (19-Mar-2007)
    10 years after last cigarette, vessels regain lost flexibility, study finds

  • For Heart Attack Victims, Skip the Mouth-to-Mouth
    (16-Mar-2007)
    Results are better if bystanders perform chest compressions only, study finds

  • Obesity's Ties to Heart Disease Still Unclear
    (15-Mar-2007)
    More research is needed, experts say, especially when it comes to gender differences

  • Weekend Heart Attacks Can Be Deadlier
    (14-Mar-2007)
    Patients less likely to get artery-opening procedures, study says

  • Heart Disease Lower in Children of Parents Who Live to 85
    (12-Mar-2007)
    But genes are no substitute for a healthy lifestyle, one expert says

  • Almost Two-Thirds of Pacemaker Users Have Sleep Apnea
    (12-Mar-2007)
    The breathing disorder often goes undetected, study finds

  • Heart Disease, Diabetes, Depression a Deadly Mix
    (09-Mar-2007)
    People with the three conditions are 30% more likely to die, study finds

  • Invasive Therapy Doesn't Cut Deaths in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    (09-Mar-2007)
    Patient's risk profile should determine best treatment, one expert says

  • FDA Tightens Warnings on Anemia Drugs
    (09-Mar-2007)
    Higher-than-recommended doses can be fatal to kidney, cancer patients

  • Invasive Therapy Doesn't Cut Deaths in Acute Coronary Syndrome
    (09-Mar-2007)
    Patient's risk profile should determine best treatment, one expert says

  • Stress, Obesity Taking Toll on Latin Americans' Health
    (08-Mar-2007)
    Changes in diet, society are boosting heart disease risk, study finds

  • Rising Blood Sugar Means Rising Heart Risk
    (07-Mar-2007)
    The danger begins even before glucose climbs abnormally high, experts say

  • Majority of Drug-Coated Stent Use Not Approved by FDA
    (07-Mar-2007)
    More research on the controversial practice is needed, researchers say

  • EKG Predicts Heart Risk in Postmenopausal Women
    (07-Mar-2007)
    Even minor abnormalities can signal future trouble, study finds

  • Lipitor Approved for Additional Uses
    (07-Mar-2007)
    To reduce risks of heart attack and stroke

  • Specialty Heart Hospitals Increase Rate of Surgeries
    (06-Mar-2007)
    But the for-profit centers may be offering needed services, study suggests

  • Radiation for Breast Cancer in 1980s Ups Heart Risk
    (06-Mar-2007)
    But the treatment's lifesaving benefits still outweigh the dangers, experts say

  • Cheney's Blood Clot Highlights Fairly Common Condition
    (06-Mar-2007)
    Deep vein thrombosis can be life-threatening if not treated promptly, doctors say

  • Depression Worsens Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients
    (05-Mar-2007)
    Study finds that those depressed are 50% more likely to die or be hospitalized for the condition

  • Sleep Apnea Increasingly Tied to Heart Risks: Study
    (04-Mar-2007)
    Mounting data suggest causative role in cardiovascular disease

  • Heartburn or Heart Attack? Know the Symptoms
    (03-Mar-2007)
    Experts offer useful pointers, urging people to err on the side of caution

  • Hispanic Women's Hearts at High Risk: Study
    (02-Mar-2007)
    Contrary to popular wisdom, they develop signs of heart disease earlier than white women

  • Vacuum Method Breaks Up DVT Blood Clots
    (02-Mar-2007)
    Lingering deep vein clots can cause serious trouble, doctors warn

  • Mom's Smoking Raises Kids' Adult Heart Risk
    (02-Mar-2007)
    And Dad's secondhand smoke can cause long-term trouble, too, study finds

  • Drink a Little, Live a Little Longer?
    (01-Mar-2007)
    Another study suggests that light alcohol intake, especially wine, boosts health

  • Do Early Growth Spurts Protect Against Bad Cholesterol?
    (01-Mar-2007)
    Finding suggests adult heart disease may have roots in childhood

  • One Family's Gene Defect May Help Explain Heart Disease
    (01-Mar-2007)
    Finding supports the notion of a 'metabolic syndrome,' scientists say

  • Education Works to Lower Patients' Heart Risk
    (28-Feb-2007)
    Simple intervention kept blood pressure, cholesterol levels down, study found

  • Infected Gums Can Harm the Heart
    (28-Feb-2007)
    Periodontal treatment improves blood flow, study finds

  • Gene Variant Keeps Blood Triglyceride Levels Low
    (26-Feb-2007)
    And it's much more common in whites than blacks, research shows

  • New Beta Blocker Drug Reduces Heart Risks
    (26-Feb-2007)
    Coreg cut heart attacks, strokes compared to older drug, company-funded study found

  • Heart Experts Issue Guidelines on Use of Celebrex
    (26-Feb-2007)
    Cox-2 painkiller should be last resort because of cardiovascular risk, American Heart Association says

  • ADHD Drugs Need Better Warnings on Heart, Psychiatric Risks: FDA
    (21-Feb-2007)
    All meds must now come with patient guideline inserts, agency says

  • Blood Pressure Numbers Warn of Heart Rhythm Risk
    (20-Feb-2007)
    Difference between high and low readings can point to abnormal heartbeat, research shows

  • High-Tech CT Scans Speed Diagnosis of Chest Pain
    (19-Feb-2007)
    Time and money was saved in 75% of ER cases, study finds

  • Experts Issue New Heart Disease Guidelines for Women
    (19-Feb-2007)
    American Heart Association recommendations now focus on a woman's lifetime risk

  • Experts Devise New Women's Heart Risk Predictor
    (16-Feb-2007)
    It will help more women get the help they need sooner, cardiologists say

  • Warm Weather Smog May Boost Stroke Risk
    (15-Feb-2007)
    Findings are similar to those already found for heart attack

  • Heart Disease Rates Vary Widely Across U.S.
    (15-Feb-2007)
    Prevalence similar among whites, blacks and Hispanics, study finds

  • Steroid Drugs Won't Help Most Kids With Kawasaki Disease
    (14-Feb-2007)
    The illness can cause serious heart trouble and affects 5,000 US children each year

  • Secondhand Smoke Poses Heart Disease Risk
    (13-Feb-2007)
    Study finds warnings signs in blood of those exposed to smoke

  • Blood-Letting Treatment Might Help Some Heart Patients
    (13-Feb-2007)
    It appears to reduce harmful iron stores, especially for younger people

  • Trial Looks at Timing of Anti-Clotting Drugs for Heart Attack Patients
    (13-Feb-2007)
    Findings lean toward using them later, not sooner

  • Siestas May Cut Heart Disease Risk
    (12-Feb-2007)
    Their stress-reducing effect may be key, study suggests

  • Majority of Drug-Coated Stent Use Not Approved by FDA
    (12-Feb-2007)
    More research on the controversial practice is needed, researchers say

  • Drug May Improve Post-Op Outcomes for Bypass Patients
    (12-Feb-2007)
    Company-funded study of nesiritide finds lowered hospital stays, death risk

  • Carotid Artery Surgery Brings Higher Than Expected Risk
    (08-Feb-2007)
    Odds for stroke, heart attack especially high for black patients, study finds

  • gkin's Disease Treatment Raises Lifelong Heart Risk
    (07-Feb-2007)
    Survivors had more than double the rate of heart attack, study found

  • Depression Linked to Early Heart Disease
    (06-Feb-2007)
    It may contribute to hardening of the arteries, study suggests

  • Study Sees Benefits in Boosting Levels of 'Good' Cholesterol
    (06-Feb-2007)
    Doing so helps reduce plaque in arteries

  • Heart Surgery Drug May Boost Death Risk
    (06-Feb-2007)
    Aprotinin had already been linked to kidney and heart failure, researchers note

  • Brain Stents Might Help High-Risk Stroke Patients
    (05-Feb-2007)
    Encouraging findings need to be confirmed in a larger trial, experts say

  • Gene Variant May Predict Heart Disease, Stroke
    (02-Feb-2007)
    Early signs of trouble seen in gene carriers

  • Experts Issue Blood Clot Treatment Guidelines
    (31-Jan-2007)
    They could help manage threats such as deep-vein thrombosis

  • Air Pollution Poses Heart Risk to Postmenopausal Women
    (31-Jan-2007)
    And the higher and longer the exposure, the bigger the threat, study finds

  • Drug-Eluting Stents Best After Artery Re-Closure
    (30-Jan-2007)
    Study upholds the use of these devices to replace bare metal stents

  • Ex-NFL Linemen Prone to Heart Disease
    (29-Jan-2007)
    Excess weight and inactivity are the key reasons, study says

  • Calculator Helps Users Gauge Heart Attack Risk
    (27-Jan-2007)
    Online tool scores threat based on health, habits and lifestyle

  • Aspirin Saves Cancer Patients' Lives After Heart Attack
    (25-Jan-2007)
    Study results could change standard practice, researchers say

  • Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Heart Risk: Study
    (23-Jan-2007)
    The syndrome includes factors such as obesity and high blood pressure

  • Antidepressants Fight Heart Disease-Linked Depression
    (23-Jan-2007)
    Common drug outperformed psychotherapy in trial

  • Some Blood Pressure Drugs Boost Diabetes Risk
    (18-Jan-2007)
    Treatment should be tailored to individual patients, experts say

  • South Asians Plagued by Heart-Attack Risk Factors
    (16-Jan-2007)
    They suffer first attack at 53 years, compared to 58.8 years for westerners

  • Drug Combo May Benefit Heart-Disease Patients
    (15-Jan-2007)
    Medicines for diabetes and cholesterol cut risk factors for heart attacks, study suggests

  • Heart Association Urges Americans to Start! Walking
    (12-Jan-2007)
    Program also recognizes companies that foster healthy work environments

  • Telomere Length May Predict Heart Disease Risk
    (12-Jan-2007)
    The tip of chromosomes might be useful diagnostic tool for men, study suggests

  • Case Study Examines Rare Heart Attack Complication
    (11-Jan-2007)
    CT scan detected potentially fatal subepicardial aneurysm

  • Cardiologists Issue Guidelines for Stent Use
    (11-Jan-2007)
    Goal is to reduce blood-clot risk in heart patients getting drug-coated devices

  • Experimental Drug Tackles Inherited High Cholesterol
    (10-Jan-2007)
    But study was small and the compound has downsides, experts caution

  • People With Congenital Heart Disease Living Longer
    (09-Jan-2007)
    Despite rising diagnoses, better care means patients enjoying better quality of life, study finds

  • Blood Test May Predict Risks for Heart Patients
    (09-Jan-2007)
    But some specialists say study findings won't have immediate impact on practice

  • Milk Blunts Heart Benefits of Tea
    (09-Jan-2007)
    It wipes out the valuable effects of antioxidants, study finds

  • Heart Association Kicks Off Walking Campaign
    (08-Jan-2007)
    'Start!' asks employers to encourage regular exercise for workers

  • Brain Bleeds From Blood Thinner on the Rise
    (08-Jan-2007)
    Doctors need to weigh the risk of stroke vs. bleeding before prescribing warfarin

  • Implantable Defibrillator Not for Every Heart Patient
    (05-Jan-2007)
    New test detects who will benefit from the costly device, study finds

  • Liver Sugars May Help Control Triglycerides
    (04-Jan-2007)
    The blood fats are a major cause of artery-clogging illness

  • Parkinson's Drugs Can Damage Heart Valves
    (03-Jan-2007)
    Pergolide and cabergoline have same effect as now-banned Fen-phen, studies find

  • Inflammation-Fighting Drug Fails in Heart Trial
    (02-Jan-2007)
    But researchers think the approach could one day pay dividends

  • Heart Disease, Stroke Still Big Killers
    (28-Dec-2006)
    Latest U.S. statistics suggest obesity, smoking are largely to blame

  • Traditional Heart Risk Factors Outdo Biomarkers
    (20-Dec-2006)
    Researcher says newer measures not ready for primetime

  • FDA Strengthens Warning on Heart Surgery Drug
    (15-Dec-2006)
    Cardiovascular, kidney risks mean Trasylol should only be used in special circumstances

  • Medicare's Hospital Ratings System May Be Flawed
    (13-Dec-2006)
    Study finds it bears little relation to actual patient outcomes

  • Folic Acid Doesn't Help the Heart
    (12-Dec-2006)
    Lifestyle changes more likely to prevent second heart attack, study finds

  • Raising 'Good' Cholesterol Levels Still a Worthy Goal
    (11-Dec-2006)
    Despite death of Pfizer drug, researchers say investigation of concept should continue

  • Coated Stents Should Stay on Market, U.S. Advisers Say
    (09-Dec-2006)
    But all patients at heightened risk of blood clots, FDA panel concludes

  • Drug-Coated Stents Don't Boost Death Risk, U.S. Advisers Say
    (08-Dec-2006)
    But the devices may be the cause of blood clots, FDA panel notes

  • Statin Users Risk Heart Attacks by Stopping Treatment
    (07-Dec-2006)
    Dutch study finds chance for incident increased at least 30 percent

  • FDA Panel to Weigh Value of Drug-Coated Stents
    (06-Dec-2006)
    Safety concerns are raising doubts about the artery-opening devices

  • Drug-Coated Stents Create Clot Risk
    (06-Dec-2006)
    While they offer benefits, they may not be appropriate for all heart patients, FDA says

  • Medicaid Patients Receive Poorer Cardiac Care
    (05-Dec-2006)
    They're more likely to lack medication and endure delays in care, study finds

  • 2 Studies Find Drug-Eluting Stents Risky Without Blood Thinner
    (05-Dec-2006)
    Heart patients with such stents face higher sudden-death risk, cardiologists report.

  • Drug-Eluting Stents Risky Without Blood Thinner, Study Suggests
    (04-Dec-2006)
    Despite clotting dangers, the devices are still the best option, some cardiologists say

  • Doctors Divided Over Loss of Experimental Cholesterol Drug
    (04-Dec-2006)
    Pfizer compound sought to raise 'good' cholesterol, but trial revealed unacceptable death rate

  • Compound in Red Wine May Be Key to Heart Health
    (29-Nov-2006)
    But levels of procyanidins aren't the same in all wines, study says

  • Statins Cut Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke in Those Without Heart Disease
    (28-Nov-2006)
    But the drugs didn't reduce threat of coronary heart disease or overall death

  • Newly Depressed Heart-Attack Patients at Cardiac Risk
    (27-Nov-2006)
    Their odds of second attack are higher than for those with prior history of depression, study finds

  • Healthy Hearts Are Thankful Hearts
    (23-Nov-2006)
    Tiny implanted devices are keeping one Texas family alive

  • Cellular Changes Could Spur Heart Failure Death
    (22-Nov-2006)
    Genetics could alter the cells' sodium channel function, study finds

  • New Blood Thinner Offers Safer Heart Attack Care
    (22-Nov-2006)
    Bivalirudin cut down on bleeding episodes, researchers found

  • Embryonic Stem Cells Yield Full Range of Heart Tissues
    (22-Nov-2006)
    The finding brings experts a step closer to stem cell-based treatments

  • Heart Risk Tool May Be Failing Kidney Patients
    (18-Nov-2006)
    Widely used 'risk score' underestimates dangers to end-stage patients, study finds

  • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Boosts Disease Risk Later in Life
    (17-Nov-2006)
    Threat of stroke, heart attack and midlife high blood pressure all increase, study finds

  • Newly Released Data Stirs Naproxen Debate
    (17-Nov-2006)
    Study finds Aleve boosts heart risks, but expert says data is unreliable

  • Diabetes Dragging Down America's Health: Reports
    (16-Nov-2006)
    Increasingly, young people are suffering from the obesity-linked illness

  • Blood Transfusions Won't Help All Heart Patients
    (15-Nov-2006)
    Procedure can harm those with low levels of a blood marker, researchers say

  • Blood Test Spots Heart Failure
    (15-Nov-2006)
    Lowers costs of hospital care, study finds

  • 10% of Americans Struggle With Chronic Pain
    (15-Nov-2006)
    And one in four adults suffered a daylong bout of pain in past month, report found

  • Smoking Linked to Cognitive Decline in Heart Patients
    (14-Nov-2006)
    Even those who gave it up decades ago had more problems after heart surgery

  • Angioplasty Won't Always Cut Risk for Second Heart Attack
    (14-Nov-2006)
    Using the procedure more than 3 days after an attack does no good, study finds

  • Amniotic Stem Cells Offer Hope Against Congenital Heart Defects
    (14-Nov-2006)
    Condition causes more deaths in first year of life than any other birth defect

  • Low-Carb Diet Can Be Heart-Healthy
    (13-Nov-2006)
    But get dietary fats from plant sources, not meat, experts say

  • Heart Failure Patients Can Waltz Their Way to Stronger Hearts
    (13-Nov-2006)
    Dancing sometimes offers better results than exercise, researchers report

  • Key Steps Speed Heart Attack Care
    (13-Nov-2006)
    All U.S. hospitals should follow these six rules, researchers say

  • Implanted Heart Devices Should Be Recyled After Death, Researchers Say
    (13-Nov-2006)
    Morticians and patients willing to donate defibrillators and pacemakers for further use, survey finds.

  • Drug-Coated Angioplasty Balloons Keep Arteries From Reclosing
    (13-Nov-2006)
    The finding could eliminate the need for drug-coated stents, study suggests

  • Diabetes Drug Curbs Arterial Thickening
    (13-Nov-2006)
    Actos may be another weapon against heart disease, study finds

  • Doctors Debate the Merits of Drug-Coated Stents
    (13-Nov-2006)
    Some worry the artery-opening devices may contribute to long-term mortality

  • Anticoagulant-Antidote Pairing Passes 1st Human Safety Test
    (13-Nov-2006)
    Medication system could prove a significant advance for heart-disease patients

  • Implanted Heart Devices Should Be Recyled After Death, Researchers Say
    (13-Nov-2006)
    Morticians and patients willing to donate defibrillators and pacemakers for further use, survey finds.

  • 3 Million Worldwide Die From High Blood Sugar
    (10-Nov-2006)
    Risk kicks in before glucose reaches diabetic levels, experts note

  • Cholesterol Control Boosts Lymphoma Survivors' Outcomes
    (09-Nov-2006)
    Cancer treatment leaves patients prone to heart disease, experts note

  • Could Aid Some Cases of Heart Failure
    (08-Nov-2006)
    Device might help hearts adjust to physical activity, researchers say

  • Malaria Drug May Fight Metabolic Syndrome
    (07-Nov-2006)
    Chloroquine is giving clues to the group of risk factors that harm the heart

  • Study Finds High Incidence of Less-Recognized Heart Failure
    (07-Nov-2006)
    It involves abnormalities with heart refilling with blood, not pumping it

  • For Many Women, Daily Aspirin Can Protect the Heart
    (05-Nov-2006)
    But not every woman is a candidate for the therapy, so check with your doctor first

  • Regular Exercise Helps Obese Teens' Hearts
    (03-Nov-2006)
    But a push from parents is crucial to keeping kids healthy, experts say

  • Test Gauges Pulmonary Hypertension Risk
    (01-Nov-2006)
    Simple heart measurement predicts survival, experts say

  • Statins Could Aid Heart Failure Patients
    (31-Oct-2006)
    Findings suggest the cholesterol-lowering drugs improve survival

  • New Scanning Tool Could Prevent Unneeded Heart Attack Hospitalizations
    (30-Oct-2006)
    Computerized technique reveals blocked arteries

  • Proper Care Prevents Deep Vein Clots in Elderly
    (27-Oct-2006)
    These leg clots can move to the lung and prove fatal, experts say

  • Statins Good for Smokers' Lungs
    (23-Oct-2006)
    But they're no substitute for quitting smoking, researchers add

  • Daily Drink or Two Cuts Healthy Men's Heart Attack Risk
    (23-Oct-2006)
    Moderate drinking benefits more than high-risk individuals, study suggests

  • Health Tip: If Someone Is Having a Heart Attack
    (20-Oct-2006)
    Call 911 first, experts say

  • Precaution
    (20-Oct-2006)
    FDA move on drug label unlikely to dim enthusiasm for the medication, experts say

  • Breakthrough Cancer Drug Gleevec Gets Heart Precaution
    (19-Oct-2006)
    FDA move on drug label unlikely to dim enthusiasm for the medication, experts say

  • Surgery Better Than Stents at Stroke Prevention
    (18-Oct-2006)
    French trial focused on patients with blocked arteries who showed symptoms

  • Gum Disease Can Trigger Host of Problems
    (14-Oct-2006)
    Left untreated, it can contribute to ills ranging from diabetes to heart trouble

  • Psoriasis Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack
    (10-Oct-2006)
    Younger patients with more severe disease face highest odds, study finds

  • Walnuts May Beat Olive Oil for Heart Health
    (09-Oct-2006)
    Spanish study suggests they leave arteries more elastic

  • 2-Drug Treatment Reverses Heart Attack Damage
    (09-Oct-2006)
    Therapy proves successful with rats, but human trials a long way off

  • Bypass Best for Clogged Arteries
    (06-Oct-2006)
    It provides better survival than drugs or angioplasty, study found

  • Study Favors One Type of Drug-Coated Stent
    (04-Oct-2006)
    But experts call for better, longer trials of the artery-opening devices

  • Heart Screening Prevents Sudden Deaths in Athletes
    (03-Oct-2006)
    Italian program cut cardiac deaths by nearly 90 percent

  • Heartburn Drugs Might Slow Heart Failure
    (25-Sep-2006)
    Small study finds value in over-the-counter Pepcid

  • Intensive Statin Therapy Beneficial in Heart Emergencies
    (25-Sep-2006)
    Studies find a reduction in deaths, cardiovascular problems

  • 'Silent Killer' Helps Treat Lung Condition
    (22-Sep-2006)
    Carbon monoxide plays Jekyll and Hyde, destroying cells blocking blood flow

  • 2 Trials Show Stem-Cell Therapy Benefits Heart-Attack Patients
    (20-Sep-2006)
    But third trial shows no gain at all, researchers report

  • High Levels of Lipoprotein Spell Cardiac Trouble in Women
    (19-Sep-2006)
    In large study, risk was even greater if women also had high LDL cholesterol

  • Heart Attack Patients Skipping Important Meds
    (18-Sep-2006)
    More than half don't take beta blockers as prescribed, study finds

  • Expensive, Drug-Coated Stents Offer Modest Benefit
    (13-Sep-2006)
    Based on studies, bare-metal stents may be just as good, experts say

  • Early Symptoms Can Warn of Sudden Cardiac Death
    (08-Sep-2006)
    Chest pain, breathlessness call for quick action, study finds

  • Exercise: The Antidote for a High-Fat Meal
    (31-Aug-2006)
    Even a mild workout reverses arterial damage, study suggests

  • Gene Holds Clues to Heart Disease
    (30-Aug-2006)
    Variants of GATA2 could help explain familial risk, study shows

  • Celebrex Has 'No Role' Against Colon Cancer
    (30-Aug-2006)
    It helps prevent polyps but doubles users' heart dangers, two studies find

  • New Cholesterol Guidelines Proposed for Teens
    (29-Aug-2006)
    Gender, age taken into account to assess future heart-disease risk

  • 31 States Record Increases in Adult Obesity
    (29-Aug-2006)
    Two-thirds of Americans now at risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, report finds

  • U.S. Adds TLC to New Cholesterol Guide
    (28-Aug-2006)
    80-page publication offers prescription for therapeutic lifestyle changes

  • Long Work Days Linked to High Blood Pressure
    (28-Aug-2006)
    Risk is higher for those with little job control, study suggests

  • Health Tip: Know Your Blood Pressure
    (21-Aug-2006)
    Are your pressure and cholesterol levels within normal range?

  • Lifetime Cost of Women's Angina Tops $1 Million
    (21-Aug-2006)
    Even mild artery blockages can trigger serious expense, study finds

  • Statins Protect Heart After Heart Attack
    (21-Aug-2006)
    Animal experiments find role for popular drug beyond lowering cholesterol

  • Does Body-Mass Index Really Predict Heart Risk?
    (18-Aug-2006)
    New data suggests BMI can't distinguish between fat, muscle

  • Any Tobacco Use Raises Heart Attack Risk
    (17-Aug-2006)
    That includes smoking, chewing and secondhand exposures, study finds

  • Expanded Use of Plavix Approved
    (17-Aug-2006)
    To prevent blocked arteries after heart attack

  • Blacks, Hispanics Hospitalized More Often for Diabetes, Heart Disease
    (15-Aug-2006)
    Many cases could have been prevented through better outpatient care, U.S. group finds

  • Heart Failure Patients Fare Better With Follow-Up Nursing Care
    (15-Aug-2006)
    Researchers cite fewer hospitalizations, improved functioning for those enrolled in study

  • Coffee Might Trigger First Heart Attack in Some
    (15-Aug-2006)
    Study found those at risk for coronary disease were most vulnerable

  • Heart Drug May Help Reopen Arteries After Stroke
    (15-Aug-2006)
    Small study says low-dose argatroban used with intravenous rtPA may improve outcomes

  • Breast Cancer Patients Should Monitor Heart Risks
    (14-Aug-2006)
    2 studies find potential side effects from Herceptin, radiation

  • Alternative Test Uncovers Hidden Risks for Kidney, Cardiovascular Disease
    (14-Aug-2006)
    Patients with high cystatin C protein levels were 50% more likely to die, study says

  • ACE Inhibitors Good for Hardened Arteries
    (11-Aug-2006)
    While some doctors still debate the practice, new research finds benefits

  • Just a Little High-Saturated Fat Can Be Hard on the Arteries
    (08-Aug-2006)
    Researchers find that even one high-fat meal reduces effects of 'good' cholesterol

  • External Defibrillator Warnings Not Adequate
    (08-Aug-2006)
    FDA has issued warnings for one in every five devices, study finds

  • Lowering Blood Pressure Can Stop or Reverse Heart Disease
    (07-Aug-2006)
    Keeping hypertension at bay as important as reducing cholesterol, study suggests

  • Blood Clot Threads Are Nature's Most Stretchable: Study
    (03-Aug-2006)
    Fibrin fibers could be pulled more than four times their length before they broke

  • Guidelines Suggest When Resuscitation Works for Cardiac Arrest
    (02-Aug-2006)
    Only about 1 percent of victims survive an attack, study says

  • New Gene Therapy Shows Promise for Hereditary Heart Conditions
    (31-Jul-2006)
    In animal study, single injection into a vein hints of long-lasting treatment for humans

  • Heart Attacks Often Go Unrecognized
    (27-Jul-2006)
    Some estimates run as high as 43 percent; women frequently under-diagnosed

  • Men at Higher Risk of Recurrent Blood Clots
    (27-Jul-2006)
    Deep venous thrombosis often occurs in the legs and can be fatal, experts warn

  • Paralyzed Patients Can Need Heart Pacing Help
    (26-Jul-2006)
    Spinal cord injuries at the neck can slow cardiac function, researchers say

  • New Test Identifies Blood Clot Risk
    (25-Jul-2006)
    Could help spot people in need of blood-thinning therapy, study says

  • Light Drinking Cuts Risk for Death, Heart Attack
    (24-Jul-2006)
    A drink a day may bring benefits, but experts aren't sure why

  • Head Online for Advice on Heart Attack
    (22-Jul-2006)
    New U.S. National Institutes of Health Web site is aimed at seniors

  • Impotence Can Foreshadow Coronary Artery Disease
    (19-Jul-2006)
    Doctors should monitor heart health of patients with erectile dysfunction, study says

  • Journal Editor Criticizes Authors of Migraine Study
    (18-Jul-2006)
    Research on link to heart risk was OK, but writers' financial interests were not revealed

  • Adolescent Obesity Linked to Premature Death
    (17-Jul-2006)
    But diet pill, not yet approved for children, works for teens, researchers report

  • Surgery a Lifesaver When Aortic Dissection Strikes
    (14-Jul-2006)
    Cardiac condition that killed actor John Ritter mimics heart attack, experts say

  • Eyes May Provide Window on Heart Risk
    (13-Jul-2006)
    Measuring width of retinal vessels predicts cardiac dangers, study finds

  • Living Alone Boosts Heart Risk
    (13-Jul-2006)
    Solitary seniors, especially, had much greater odds of heart attack, study found

  • High Humidity May Be Linked to Heart-Attack Risk
    (13-Jul-2006)
    But researchers say the findings are far from definitive

  • Experts: Screen Most Older Adults to Prevent Heart Attacks
    (10-Jul-2006)
    Panel advises regular arterial exams for even healthy Americans

  • New Markers Won't Help Docs Assess Heart Risks
    (10-Jul-2006)
    Blood levels of C-reactive protein, other markers, add little to known risk factors, study shows

  • Enron Founder's Death Linked to Heart Disease
    (06-Jul-2006)
    While stress contributed, Kenneth Lay also had coronary-artery disease, autopsy shows

  • Hospital Ratings Don't Fully Reflect Patient Outcomes
    (05-Jul-2006)
    Specific interventions help, but don't explain variations in heart attack survival, researchers say

  • Five Steps Help Men Live Longer
    (04-Jul-2006)
    Exercise, healthy diet, no smoking, staying trim and moderate drinking are key, study finds

  • New Guide May Help Lower Blood Pressure
    (03-Jul-2006)
    Government health experts offering up revised DASH diet booklet

  • Diabetes Brings Earlier Heart Disease, Death
    (30-Jun-2006)
    Developing the type 2 form of the illness is like aging 15 years, researchers say

  • Two Technologies Together Spot Clogged Vessels
    (29-Jun-2006)
    Noninvasive cardiac MRI plus contrast enhancement worked better than angiography, researchers report

  • Antioxidant May Prevent Kidney Damage, Study Finds
    (28-Jun-2006)
    The organ can be harmed by imaging techniques to help doctors see inside the body

  • Testosterone Offers Women Benefits, Risks
    (27-Jun-2006)
    Higher levels may boost sexual function, but increase heart trouble, studies find

  • Nighttime Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Failure
    (27-Jun-2006)
    Absence of normal drop more than doubles the risk, study finds

  • Secondhand Smoke a Threat to All, Surgeon General Warns
    (27-Jun-2006)
    It increases risk of heart disease, lung cancer and SIDS, report finds

  • Women's Heart Care Varies Widely By Hospital
    (26-Jun-2006)
    New survey finds a 40% difference between best, poorest performers

  • May Fight High Blood Pressure
    (26-Jun-2006)
    The more consumed, the bigger the benefit, study finds

  • Journal Corrects Vioxx Article to Reflect Short-Term Heart Risk
    (26-Jun-2006)
    Experts call the change overdue, given the accumulated evidence

  • Heart Differences May Explain Young Athletes' Deaths Despite CPR
    (23-Jun-2006)
    Experts say underlying structural problems are probably to blame

  • Blood Pressure Woes Start Earlier Than You Think
    (23-Jun-2006)
    59 million Americans have prehypertension, a condition with serious health risks

  • Late-Life Job Loss Raises Heart Attack Risk
    (22-Jun-2006)
    Older workers could benefit from stress reduction after layoffs, researchers say

  • Mutant Gene May Help Cause Abnormal Heartbeat
    (21-Jun-2006)
    The finding could explain many cases of atrial fibrillation

  • Veggies Do a Heart Good
    (19-Jun-2006)
    Mice fed 30% vegetable diet were thinner with clearer arteries, study found

  • NSAIDs Pose Death Risk for Heart-Attack Patients
    (19-Jun-2006)
    The painkillers include cox-2s like Vioxx and high-dose ibuprofen, study finds

  • New Heart Guidelines Add Exercise to Healthy Diet
    (19-Jun-2006)
    This combo is the best route to cardiovascular health, American Heart Association says

  • Engineered Cells Could Control Irregular Heartbeat
    (19-Jun-2006)
    Natural tissues might replace implanted pacemakers in children, study suggests

  • Gum Disease Can Harm Much More Than Your Teeth
    (15-Jun-2006)
    Periodontal problems could aggravate other ailments, such as diabetes and heart disease

  • High Blood Sugar Can Be Deadly After Heart Attack
    (13-Jun-2006)
    Death was 15 times more likely in some patients with hyperglycemia, study found

  • Fish Oil Won't Fix Abnormal Heart Rhythms: Study
    (13-Jun-2006)
    But eating fish may still be heart-healthy, expert says

  • Jury Still Out on Best Delivery of CPR
    (13-Jun-2006)
    One study supports manual method, another picks machine-based technique

  • Medication Use Crucial After Stent Placement
    (12-Jun-2006)
    Heart attack patients who didn't follow regimen had 9-fold higher death risk, study says

  • Defibrillator Recipients Face Increased Heart-Failure Risk
    (12-Jun-2006)
    They need more care than they're getting to ensure their health, study says

  • Major Changes Could Reduce Diabetes Death Toll
    (11-Jun-2006)
    American Diabetes Association warns 62 million could die in next 30 years

  • New Campaign Launched to Fight Global Rise in Diabetes
    (10-Jun-2006)
    Experts predict that 350 million could be diabetic by 2026

  • Imaging Combo Catches Cardiovascular Trouble
    (07-Jun-2006)
    Two types of scans were more accurate at spotting blood flow problems

  • Heart Patients Need More Fitness Follow-Up
    (06-Jun-2006)
    Women are in worse physical shape than expected, study finds

  • Researchers Spot Earliest Signs of Heart Disease
    (05-Jun-2006)
    PET scans detected arterial damage long before symptoms arose

  • Non-Cox-2 Painkillers May Also Carry Heart Risks
    (02-Jun-2006)
    British study finds hazards with ibuprofen, diclofenac; other experts disagree

  • Enlarged Heart Not Always a Sign of Trouble
    (02-Jun-2006)
    Type of stress determines how the heart reacts, researchers report

  • Mild Heart Disorder Raises Stroke Risk
    (01-Jun-2006)
    Slight reduction in pumping ability found to cause the problem

  • Expert Advice on Heart Attack Now Online
    (01-Jun-2006)
    American Heart Association's Web site is new resource for heart patients

  • High Doses of Statins Carry Dangers, Swedish Report Says
    (01-Jun-2006)
    But top American cardiologists say evidence doesn't back up the claim

  • Air Pollution Boosts Death Rates
    (22-May-2006)
    Those with diseases like diabetes, heart failure and rheumatoid arthritis are vulnerable, study finds

  • Drug Combos Best for Controlling Blood Pressure
    (20-May-2006)
    Lowering cholesterol also offers benefits, studies find

  • Research Questions Usefulness of Public Defibrillators
    (19-May-2006)
    Outside of a few locales, other methods of saving lives may be more cost-effective

  • Early Treatment Helps People With Prehypertension
    (19-May-2006)
    Medication slowed progression to hypertension, researchers say

  • Hispanics Less Likely to Get Bystander CPR
    (18-May-2006)
    They received the lifesaving procedure half as often as U.S. whites

  • Cooling Brain Improves Cardiac Arrest Outcomes
    (18-May-2006)
    'Controlled hypothermia' limits the damage when blood supply dwindles, study finds

  • Spirituality May Help Lower Blood Pressure
    (18-May-2006)
    Church-going U.S. blacks had better BP, even with standard risk factors

  • Fish Consumption Linked to Heart Abnormality
    (18-May-2006)
    But experts insist the food is a heart-healthy choice

  • Safety of External Defibrillators Examined
    (18-May-2006)
    Study shows one in five was recalled for potential malfunction in past 10 years

  • New Vioxx Data Confirm Concerns About Risk, Doctors Say
    (18-May-2006)
    Study shows heart dangers began at four months, not 18 as Merck has stated

  • Popular Supplement Doesn't Reduce High Cholesterol
    (16-May-2006)
    Policosanol is no more effective than a placebo, study finds

  • Problems With Implantable Heart Devices Need More Public Airing
    (15-May-2006)
    Experts say companies that make them should work closely with government, doctors

  • U.S. Experts Issue New Heart Disease Treatment Guidelines
    (15-May-2006)
    Among the changes: a lower recommended dose of daily aspirin, and more exercise

  • Statin Drugs Help Heart Patients Survive
    (11-May-2006)
    Giving the cholesterol-busters to cardiac patients saves lives, study suggests

  • Experts Point to Best Centers for Heart Attack Care
    (10-May-2006)
    Hospitals that adhere to guidelines boost patient outcomes

  • Women Benefiting Less From Improved Heart Disease Care
    (09-May-2006)
    Cardiovascular death rate falling faster for men, study shows

  • Ultrasound Can Help Predict Heart Attack Risk
    (08-May-2006)
    Atherosclerosis in neck artery is key warning sign, study finds

  • Heart Drug Side Effects More Common in Minority Patients
    (05-May-2006)
    But experts say race may not necessarily be to blame

  • Health Tip: Warning Signs of a Heart Attack
    (04-May-2006)
    Chest pain isn't the only possible symptom

  • Surprising Report on Statins Won't Deter Doctors From Using Them
    (02-May-2006)
    They see great value in administering the cholesterol drugs to heart patients

  • New Method Gauges Blood Needed for Bypass Surgery
    (02-May-2006)
    It's a means of preserving this precious resource

  • Heart Attacks Are Biggest Threat to U.S. Firefighters
    (27-Apr-2006)
    Fatal motor vehicle crashes a close second for volunteers, report finds

  • Free Guidebooks Make for Heart-Healthy Reading
    (26-Apr-2006)
    Experts at U.S. National Institutes of Health offer exercise, diet tips

  • New Guidelines Recommended for Implanted Heart Devices
    (26-Apr-2006)
    Cardiac group asks FDA and manufacturers to cooperate on pacemakers, defibrillators

  • Younger Women Prone to Depression After Heart Attack
    (25-Apr-2006)
    40% struggle with the condition, which can hamper recovery, study says

  • Pacemaker, Defibrillator Reliability Can Be Improved
    (25-Apr-2006)
    While the devices have gotten better, they still malfunction, studies find

  • Survival Rises When Hospitals Heed All Heart Attack Guidelines
    (25-Apr-2006)
    But one out of four hospitals aren't adhering completely, study finds

  • Pacemaker, Defibrillator Reliability Can Be Improved
    (25-Apr-2006)
    While the devices have gotten better, they still malfunction, studies find

  • Heavy Coffee Drinking Doesn't Hurt the Heart
    (24-Apr-2006)
    No risk of heart disease found in two long-term studies

  • Education Level Linked to Heart Disease: Study
    (18-Apr-2006)
    Those with just a high school degree more likely to have calcium deposits in arteries

  • Sleep Apnea Raises Arrhythmia Risk
    (14-Apr-2006)
    Finding could explain rise in risk for sudden death linked to the condition

  • Can Frequent Infections Damage a Child's Heart?
    (13-Apr-2006)
    Study suggests that elevated protein levels may signal future trouble

  • Blood Pressure Drugs Help Prevent Stroke, Heart Attack
    (11-Apr-2006)
    Review of the data suggests ACE inhibitors are lifesavers

  • 't Cause Breast Cancer: Study
    (11-Apr-2006)
    But treatment isn't risk-free, so women should consult their doctors, experts say

  • Standard Test Misses Heart Disease Signs in Women
    (10-Apr-2006)
    Angiograms don't find blockages in smaller vessels that women tend to have, study shows

  • Chest Protectors Don't Protect Young Athletes
    (07-Apr-2006)
    Catchers, goalies at risk of fatal blow to heart, study says

  • Prostate Drug Might Boost Heart Risks
    (04-Apr-2006)
    In mouse study, doxazosin helped induce heart failure

  • Multiple Lifestyle Changes Help Lower Blood Pressure
    (03-Apr-2006)
    Measures include counseling on nutrition and exercise, study reports

  • Many Women Still Misinformed About Heart Disease
    (31-Mar-2006)
    Risk factors and symptoms of trouble can be very different from those for men

  • Infections May Trigger Dangerous Blood Clots
    (30-Mar-2006)
    Respiratory, urinary tract problems linked to deep vein thrombosis, study suggests

  • Health Tip: Internet Recipes Good for the Heart
    (28-Mar-2006)
    Heart Association offers tasty alternatives

  • Smoking Can Kill In Middle Age
    (24-Mar-2006)
    Study shows rise in death rate, but quitting cuts the risk

  • Fish Not a Proven Heart Protector: Study
    (24-Mar-2006)
    But the presence of omega 3 fats confers a likely benefit, experts say

  • Billing Records Help Assess Care for Heart Patients
    (21-Mar-2006)
    The best hospitals produce the best results, study finds

  • Exercise No Threat to a Woman's Heart
    (21-Mar-2006)
    But excess weight and sedentary lifestyle are, studies find

  • Health Tip: Heart Attack or Indigestion?
    (20-Mar-2006)
    How to tell the difference

  • Costly Heart Test Could Save Medicare Money
    (15-Mar-2006)
    Cardiac screen spots those who need a defibrillator, study says

  • Test to Predict Heart-Attack Risk Underused
    (14-Mar-2006)
    Younger, healthier patients who would benefit don't get the exam, study says

  • Blood Thinner Protects Heart Patients
    (14-Mar-2006)
    Abciximab boosted survival after angioplasty, stent placement, study found

  • Blood Pressure Drugs Keep Hypertension in Check
    (14-Mar-2006)
    Patients using angiotensin receptor blocker postponed progression to hypertension, study finds

  • Anti-Clotting Drugs May Improve Heart Attack Care
    (14-Mar-2006)
    Arixtra and Lovenox extend survival, lower post-attack events, studies show

  • Lumbee Indian Tribe at Raised Heart Risk
    (13-Mar-2006)
    Members of the North Carolina tribe may need more focused care, researchers say

  • Pregnancy Complications May Signal Long-Term Heart Trouble
    (13-Mar-2006)
    Obstetric problems may put women at cardiovascular risk, study finds

  • Women, Minorities Less Likely to Get Best Heart Attack Care
    (13-Mar-2006)
    White male patients are most often transferred to high-quality medical centers, study finds

  • Aggressive Statin Therapy May Reverse Atherosclerosis
    (13-Mar-2006)
    Crestor not only inhibited but reduced plaque build-up on artery walls, researchers say

  • Folic Acid Supplements Won't Lower Heart-Attack Risk
    (13-Mar-2006)
    Two studies suggest folate and B vitamins are not as heart-healthy as thought

  • Doctors Rethinking Aspirin-Plavix Combination
    (13-Mar-2006)
    Blood-thinning regimen can double death risk if used to prevent first heart attack, study finds

  • Study Will Look at Early Use of HRT
    (12-Mar-2006)
    Estrogen replacement might be heart-healthy for menopausal women

  • Drug-Coated Stents Beat Radiation at Reopening Arteries
    (12-Mar-2006)
    Two studies with different brands produce similar results

  • Health Tip: Aspirin Therapy Isn't for Everyone
    (09-Mar-2006)
    Healthy people should avoid long-term use, FDA says

  • Blood Pressure Dropping Globally
    (09-Mar-2006)
    Better diets, not antihypertensive medications, may be the reason, experts say

  • Researchers Reduce Enlarged Hearts in Fat Mice
    (07-Mar-2006)
    Finding could spur new treatments for obesity-related heart failure

  • Aspirin Therapy Benefits More People Than Thought
    (07-Mar-2006)
    Those with heart disease risk of 7.5 percent or more are helped, study finds

  • Genes May Dictate Caffeine's Dangers
    (07-Mar-2006)
    One form of DNA might increase heart attack risk, study finds

  • Air Pollution Ups Hospitalizations in Seniors
    (07-Mar-2006)
    Cardiovascular, respiratory troubles increase, study finds

  • Health Tip: Keep Your Cholesterol Down
    (06-Mar-2006)
    It will help prevent heart disease

  • Health Tip: A Broken Heart Can Make You Sick
    (03-Mar-2006)
    But usually there's no permanent damage

  • Diabetes May Roll Back Victories Over Heart Disease
    (03-Mar-2006)
    Growing epidemic threatens America's health, study finds

  • Combat Stress Boosts Heart Disease Risk
    (03-Mar-2006)
    Cardiac dangers continue even decades later, study finds

  • Radiowave Technique Steadies Abnormal Heartbeats
    (01-Mar-2006)
    Catheter ablation helped atrial fibrillation patients in study

  • 'Wave' Test Could Spot Heart Disease
    (28-Feb-2006)
    Noninvasive screen relies on pulses within arteries

  • Stem Cell Treatment for Heart Attack Ineffective
    (28-Feb-2006)
    But experts say the field remains full of promise

  • Overactive Thyroid Tied to Irregular Heart Rhythm
    (28-Feb-2006)
    But other heart problems aren't linked to trouble with the gland, study suggests

  • Stress Can Trigger, Worsen Heart Attacks
    (27-Feb-2006)
    Blood pressure, heart activity took longer to return to normal, study finds

  • Two Rare Clotting Genes Hike Heart Disease Risk
    (24-Feb-2006)
    Study analysis finds moderate increase for cardiac problems

  • Two Drug-Coated Stents Perform Equally Well
    (21-Feb-2006)
    Head-to-head trial of the artery-opening devices found little difference

  • Statins, Beta Blockers Help Block First Heart Attack
    (20-Feb-2006)
    These drugs do more than just reduce cardiovascular disease, study suggests

  • Focus, Flexibility Speed Heart Attack Care
    (20-Feb-2006)
    Lessons from the nation's best-responding hospitals can improve centers elsewhere, experts say

  • Birth-Control Patch May Boost Risk of Blood Clots
    (17-Feb-2006)
    But a second study found no heightened risk, officials report

  • More Than 40% of Heart Attacks Go Undiagnosed
    (14-Feb-2006)
    The problem affects women more often than men, researchers report

  • Poverty Lowers Cardiac Stress Test Results
    (14-Feb-2006)
    Experts say poor diet and lack of access to fitness facilities to blame

  • Drugs May Hinder, Not Help, Angioplasty
    (14-Feb-2006)
    Common practice may actually raise risks to patients, researchers say

  • Estrogen Therapy of No Value to Heart Health
    (13-Feb-2006)
    But it may offer some protection to younger postmenopausal women, study finds

  • Many Men Drive to ER During Heart Attack
    (10-Feb-2006)
    One in 14 do so, researchers say, even though ambulance is the better option

  • Health Tip: Tooth Pain May Actually Signal a Heart Attack
    (09-Feb-2006)
    Pain can also radiate from the jaw, abdomen or back

  • Diabetics' Hearts Fueled by Fats
    (08-Feb-2006)
    Finding could explain high heart attack rate in those with diabetes, researchers say

  • Health Tip: Women Have Different Heart Attack Symptoms
    (07-Feb-2006)
    Or no clinical symptoms at all

  • Stem Cells Offer Hope Against Heart Failure
    (02-Feb-2006)
    No breakthroughs yet, but getting the 'recipe' right will be key, experts say

  • Self-Monitoring of Blood Drug Helps Patients
    (02-Feb-2006)
    Fewer problems, lower death rate, researchers found

  • Women More Aware of Heart-Disease Risk...
    (31-Jan-2006)
    ... But treatment still doesn't equal that of men, studies find

  • Gene Explains Asians' Resistance to Angina Drug
    (27-Jan-2006)
    Switched-off DNA may explain why many don't get relief from nitroglycerin

  • Fruits and Veggies Protect Against Stroke
    (26-Jan-2006)
    Three daily servings are good, five or more are better, study finds

  • Study Looks at Hispanic Hypertension 'Race Gap'
    (25-Jan-2006)
    Black Hispanics more likely to have high blood pressure than white Hispanics

  • Statins May Prevent Sepsis in Heart Patients
    (25-Jan-2006)
    Risk of deadly reaction to infection was reduced by cholesterol drugs, study says

  • Trauma Centers Save More Lives
    (25-Jan-2006)
    The findings could help save facilities threatened with closure, experts say

  • Heart-Surgery Drug Poses Risks: Study
    (25-Jan-2006)
    It can cause kidney failure, stroke, heart problems, researcher says

  • Heart Tests, Treatments May Be Overused
    (23-Jan-2006)
    Use of expensive interventions far exceeds rise in disease incidence, studies find

  • Erectile Dysfunction Can Signal Heart Trouble
    (23-Jan-2006)
    Men with condition performed more poorly on cardiac stress test, researchers found

  • On-the-Job Stress Bad for the Heart
    (20-Jan-2006)
    British study links it to increase in risk factors for cardiovascular disease

  • Science Creates a Living Bandage for Broken Hearts
    (20-Jan-2006)
    'Cardiac patch' and other advances are on the horizon, researchers say

  • Impotence Drugs Linked Again to Vision Problems
    (18-Jan-2006)
    Small study suggests users with previous heart attack history may be at risk

  • Aspirin Protects Men and Women Differently
    (17-Jan-2006)
    Fewer strokes for women, fewer heart attacks for men, study found

  • Diuretic May Ease Sleep Apnea
    (16-Jan-2006)
    Study of heart-failure patients found acetazolamide improved symptoms

  • Angioplasty Works Best When Hospitals Use It Most
    (16-Jan-2006)
    Making the procedure first-line therapy makes a difference, study finds

  • Give Shoveling Injuries the Heave-Ho
    (14-Jan-2006)
    Experts offer safety tips for clearing away the white stuff

  • Lifestyle Changes Can Quickly Reverse Heart Risks
    (11-Jan-2006)
    In 3 weeks, improvements in diet and exercise can have big impact, study finds

  • Making a Lifesaving Device Less Painful
    (10-Jan-2006)
    Drug treatment reduces need for defibrillator shock, study finds

  • Obesity Alone Boosts Heart Disease Risk
    (10-Jan-2006)
    Research also finds other risk factors are undertreated

  • Electrocardiograms Help Predict Heart Failure
    (09-Jan-2006)
    Study finding based on people with high blood pressure

  • Heart Patients Not Taking Meds As Directed
    (09-Jan-2006)
    Nearly half failed to follow doctor's orders, study found

  • Soy Might Worsen Heart Condition
    (04-Jan-2006)
    Male mice prone to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy did better on milk-protein diet, study finds

  • Elderly Alcoholics Get Equal Heart Attack Care
    (03-Jan-2006)
    They're just as likely to receive needed drugs and advice to quit smoking, study finds

  • Amino Acid Supplement No Good After Heart Attack
    (03-Jan-2006)
    It might even raise death risk for older patients, researchers find

  • Drug-Eluting Stents May Cause Allergic Reactions
    (29-Dec-2005)
    But they remain a lifesaving device for heart patients, study finds

  • Hot Weather Heats Up Blood Pressure
    (29-Dec-2005)
    For elderly, rising temperatures means rising hypertension, early study suggests

  • Genetic Test Can Detect Heart Transplant Rejection
    (28-Dec-2005)
    It may also reduce the need for invasive heart-muscle biopsies, researchers say

  • Angioplasty Best for Heart Attack Survival
    (28-Dec-2005)
    When emergency clot-dissolvers failed, it upped survival rates, study found

  • Marker for Heart Failure Works in Kidney Patients
    (27-Dec-2005)
    Study found renal disease did not alter accuracy of blood test

  • Heart Attack Drugs Often Misprescribed
    (27-Dec-2005)
    Powerful anti-clotting meds aren't adjusted for patient size, study finds

  • If Your Siblings Have Heart Disease, You May, Too
    (27-Dec-2005)
    Study finding should encourage people to control risk factors, experts say

  • Heart Rhythm Drug Does the Trick
    (27-Dec-2005)
    Reduced abnormal heartbeats by 50% in most heart patients, study finds

  • Hold on to Health During the Holidays
    (23-Dec-2005)
    If jingle bells jangle nerves and send you snacking, simple tips can help

  • Gene Test Could Spot Dangerous Heart Condition
    (22-Dec-2005)
    A number of genetic markers may help pinpoint long QT syyndrome

  • Depression Raises Heart Risks
    (21-Dec-2005)
    The effect is especially strong in younger adults, study suggests

  • Strict Blood Sugar Control Cuts Diabetes Heart Risk
    (21-Dec-2005)
    Odds of heart attack, stroke fell by more than half in type 1 patients, study found

  • A Little Dark Chocolate Does A Heart Good
    (20-Dec-2005)
    It sweetly staves off hardening of the arteries in smokers, study finds

  • Diesel Exhaust Chokes Human Arteries
    (20-Dec-2005)
    'Exposure chamber' study shows fumes narrow vessels, raise clot risk

  • Fish Oil Fights Pollution-Linked Heart Trouble
    (19-Dec-2005)
    Study in elderly finds it helps stabilize cardiac regulation

  • Diesel Exhaust Chokes Human Arteries
    (19-Dec-2005)
    'Exposure chamber' study shows fumes narrow vessels, raise clot risk

  • U.S. Health Gains Starting to Slow: Study
    (16-Dec-2005)
    Rates of early death, prenatal care, smoking stable in recent years; obesity way up

  • Scoring Method Misses Women's Heart Disease Risk
    (16-Dec-2005)
    Doctors may not be spotting a third of women at risk for heart attack, study finds

  • Experimental Treatment for Sleep Apnea Disappoints
    (14-Dec-2005)
    Using a pacemaker to speed up heart rate failed to produce desired result, study finds

  • Heart Failure Drug for Blacks a Good Deal
    (13-Dec-2005)
    Study found Bidil cost 34% less than standard therapy over course of a year

  • Young Adults Lax on Cholesterol Control
    (12-Dec-2005)
    No decrease for them over past two decades, new study finds

  • Vioxx Drama Echoes Earlier Concerns About Missing Data
    (10-Dec-2005)
    Renewed outrage triggered by medical journal's charge that drug maker withheld heart risks

  • Heart Attack Gives Most Survivors a 'Second Chance'
    (09-Dec-2005)
    Yet many surveyed say they aren't doing enough to prevent a recurrence

  • New England Journal Charges Merck Deleted Vioxx Study Data
    (09-Dec-2005)
    Editors contend drugmaker withheld information on heart risks before findings were given to journal

  • Obesity, Blood Pressure Woes Haunt Aging Boomers
    (08-Dec-2005)
    But life expectancy has hit an all-time high, annual U.S. health report finds

  • Women, It's Never Too Early to Protect Your Heart
    (06-Dec-2005)
    Stress, fluctuating hormone levels can cause problems long before menopause, study suggests

  • Medications Keep Heart-Failure Patients Alive
    (06-Dec-2005)
    Vigilant use reduces risk of death by nearly 50 percent, researchers report

  • Volunteer-Operated Defibs are Lifesavers
    (01-Dec-2005)
    Study shows they improve survival even in rural areas

  • Got Gum Trouble? Your Heart Might Be Next
    (29-Nov-2005)
    Infected gums can contribute to clogged arteries, experts say

  • Thyroid Trouble Raises Heart Risk
    (29-Nov-2005)
    Study finds increased odds of heart failure as thyroid fails

  • Links Between Depression, Heart Disease Get Clearer
    (29-Nov-2005)
    Depressed patients are more stressed and prone to skipping meds, studies find

  • Heart Failure Patients in Two Countries Compared
    (28-Nov-2005)
    U.S. patients did better than Canadian ones in short run, but difference disappeared after a year

  • Simpler CPR Guidelines Unveiled
    (28-Nov-2005)
    They emphasize chest compressions over rescue breaths

  • C-Reactive Protein Signals Cardiovascular Risk, Sometimes
    (28-Nov-2005)
    Two studies arrive at different conclusions on value of test for inflammatory protein

  • As Noise Rises, So May Heart Risks
    (24-Nov-2005)
    Loud environments boost odds for heart attack, study finds

  • Study Compares Use of Anti-Clotting Drugs for Heart Patients
    (22-Nov-2005)
    Researchers found little difference between two forms of heparin

  • Program Improves Heart Patients' Care
    (18-Nov-2005)
    'Get With the Guidelines' encourages health staff to stick to treatment standards

  • Obesity Ups Arrhythmia Risk After Bypass
    (17-Nov-2005)
    Being overweight can more than double the odds, study found

  • Protein Test Gauges Heart Failure Risk
    (17-Nov-2005)
    High blood levels of NT-proBNP can signal danger, study finds

  • Innovative Research Gives Heart Patients Hope
    (17-Nov-2005)
    Robots, gene-driven pacemakers and even a link to creme brulée served up at AHA meeting

  • Arthritis Patients Missing Out on Aspirin Therapy
    (16-Nov-2005)
    Rheumatoid sufferers at higher risk of heart disease, study notes

  • Decaf Coffee Might Slightly Boost Heart-Disease Risk
    (16-Nov-2005)
    Study found it raised levels of blood fats, LDL cholesterol

  • Diabetes Drug Pulls Double Duty
    (16-Nov-2005)
    Actos cut risk of second heart attack in patients with type 2 diabetes, study finds

  • U.S. Heart Patients May Get Too Many Blood Transfusions
    (15-Nov-2005)
    Many of these potentially risky procedures may be unnecessary, researchers contend

  • Daily Aspirin a Smart Move After Menopause
    (15-Nov-2005)
    Study suggests it reduced death risk in those with heart disease

  • High-Dose Lipitor Equal to Lower-Dose Zocor
    (15-Nov-2005)
    But study found Lipitor did reduce risk of some cardiovascular events

  • Pet Therapy Boosts Heart-Failure Patients
    (15-Nov-2005)
    Visit with dogs improved heart, lung function in hospitalized men and women, study found

  • Roller Coasters Can Tax the Heart
    (15-Nov-2005)
    People with cardiac problems should avoid the amusement park staples, study warns

  • Progenitor Cells Stem Damage After Heart Attack
    (14-Nov-2005)
    Study found infusions doubled the improvement in heart pumping function

  • Post-Heart Attack Drug Therapy Improving
    (14-Nov-2005)
    But many doctors aren't keeping up with the latest medications, study finds

  • OTC Painkillers Raise Death Risk After Heart Attack
    (13-Nov-2005)
    The higher the dose of NSAIDs, the greater the risk, study finds

  • Cholesterol-Busting Drugs Help After Kidney Transplant
    (12-Nov-2005)
    Statins may help shield organ recipients from heart attack

  • Heart Disease, Diabetes Are Preventable
    (12-Nov-2005)
    Better habits could prevent 80% of heart disease, 90% of type 2 diabetes, expert says

  • Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Stroke, Death
    (09-Nov-2005)
    Study provides first real link to troubled nighttime breathing

  • Plavix Helps Heart Attack Patients Survive
    (04-Nov-2005)
    Clot-buster lowered risk of second heart attacks, strokes and death in large trial

  • Waist-Hip Ratio a Better Heart Measure Than BMI?
    (04-Nov-2005)
    International study finds ratio spots three times more of those at risk

  • Merck Wins 2nd Vioxx Lawsuit
    (03-Nov-2005)
    Unlike first case, plaintiff failed to prove drug caused his heart attack

  • Health Tip: Coughing Can Help During Heart Attack
    (31-Oct-2005)
    It can push blood through your system

  • Underprivileged at Greater Risk of Heart Disease
    (28-Oct-2005)
    The tools to spot their risk are lacking, British study finds

  • Child's Growth Predicts Adult Heart Woes
    (26-Oct-2005)
    Low birthweight, a failure to thrive, then adding fat boost risks, study finds

  • Heart Attack Deaths Higher in Hospitals With More Black Patients
    (25-Oct-2005)
    Finding underscores need to improve disparities in care, experts say

  • Viagra May Treat Heart Failure
    (24-Oct-2005)
    Impotence drug reduced hormonal stress on heart by 50 percent, researcher says

  • Don't Work Your Heart Out
    (24-Oct-2005)
    Stressful jobs and unfair bosses can raise cardiac risks, study finds

  • Drug-Eluting Stents Better for Aging, Grafted Veins
    (24-Oct-2005)
    Study found they outperformed bare metal stents

  • Gene That Helps Control Heartbeat Found
    (20-Oct-2005)
    Could help against human arrhythmias, researchers say

  • Drug Improves Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes
    (17-Oct-2005)
    Study found pioglitazone cut risk for heart attacks, strokes

  • Quality Gap Widens Between America's Best, Worst Hospitals
    (17-Oct-2005)
    Patients at higher death risk in poorest-performing centers, study finds

  • Booze Thins the Blood
    (14-Oct-2005)
    Alcohol's effect can be both good and bad, study finds

  • Many Women Still Don't Take Heart Disease Seriously
    (12-Oct-2005)
    Campaign seeks to highlight risks, encourage proactive approach to heart health

  • Cholesterol Levels Can't Be Too Low
    (11-Oct-2005)
    Study finds very low levels of LDL cholesterol are both safe and better

  • Obesity During Midlife Ups Dementia Risk
    (11-Oct-2005)
    Study found those with BMI higher than 30 also more likely to have heart attack, diabetes

  • Researchers Question Value of CRP Test
    (10-Oct-2005)
    High levels of protein tend to occur only with other cardiovascular risk factors, study says

  • Many Smokers Stick With Habit After Heart Attack
    (05-Oct-2005)
    European study shows one in five don't quit, despite risks

  • Implanted Defibrillators Found Cost-Effective
    (05-Oct-2005)
    Findings may open the door to wider Medicare coverage, experts say

  • Cardiovascular Trouble Hits Some Native Americans Hard
    (04-Oct-2005)
    Montana study found the disparity between Indian, white death rates is growing

  • Mixed Reviews for Pulmonary Artery Catheters
    (04-Oct-2005)
    Two studies find no clinical benefit, but they aren't harmful, either

  • More Heart Attack Patients Die in December
    (03-Oct-2005)
    Reason why that month is associated with more deaths still a mystery to researchers

  • Drug-Coated Stents Better for Diabetics
    (03-Oct-2005)
    Fewer problems develop than with older bare stents, study finds

  • The Lowdown on Bad Cholesterol
    (30-Sep-2005)
    Experts see gains in ever-decreasing levels, with even 'normal' people benefiting from statins

  • Trial Will Look At Widening Angioplasty's Reach
    (29-Sep-2005)
    Research to examine whether community hospitals can use it for non-urgent care

  • High Blood Pressure Can Be Lethal in Overweight
    (29-Sep-2005)
    It's the prime factor raising their cardiovascular risk, study finds

  • Artery-Opening Drugs Don't Help Valve Problem
    (28-Sep-2005)
    Spanish study finds vasodilators not effective for aortic regurgitation

  • Couch Potatoes Threatened by 'Visceral' Fat
    (14-Sep-2005)
    This type of fat lying around organs is especially unhealthy, experts warn

  • Aggressive Treatment No Better for Acute Coronary Syndrome
    (14-Sep-2005)
    Finding that conservative approach works as well contradicts previous trials

  • U.S. Death Trends Show Successes, Failures
    (13-Sep-2005)
    Big gains against heart disease, but diabetes, COPD deaths are rising, report finds

  • Severe Heart Failure Undertreated: Study
    (13-Sep-2005)
    Doctors need to devote more time, effort managing these cases, experts say

  • Why Cholesterol Is Such a Killer
    (12-Sep-2005)
    It crystallizes, then breaks on artery walls, new research reveals

  • Heavy Drinking Boosts Stroke Risk
    (12-Sep-2005)
    Five or more drinks per day raises odds for dangerous irregular heartbeat, study finds

  • 9/11 Offers Lessons for Future Crises
    (11-Sep-2005)
    One study found health-care workers hesitant to respond to certain emergencies

  • Obesity Tied to Fatal Blood Clots
    (09-Sep-2005)
    Study finds risk is particularly great for those younger than 40

  • New Technique Tracks Stem Cells' Progress
    (07-Sep-2005)
    Scientists watched as the cells made their way to the heart and beyond

  • Aggressive Therapy Best for Chest Pain
    (07-Sep-2005)
    Large, ongoing British study finds it would save lives

  • New Heart Risk Factor: Low Levels of Artery Repair Cells
    (07-Sep-2005)
    German study finds increased risk of heart attack, death

  • Aggressive Therapy Best for Chest Pain
    (07-Sep-2005)
    Large, ongoing British study finds it would save lives

  • Using Anti-Clotting Drug Before Angioplasty Cuts Risk
    (05-Sep-2005)
    Plavix nearly halved odds for death, second heart attack, study found

  • Pressure Drugs Beat Back Heart Attack
    (04-Sep-2005)
    Modern meds like ACE inhibitors protect better than older agents, study finds

  • Body Size Matters After Bypass
    (30-Aug-2005)
    ate, study shows

  • Swift Statin Therapy Cuts In-Hospital Heart Attack Deaths
    (29-Aug-2005)
    Treatment in first 24 hours saves lives

  • Aspirin Before Surgery Benefits Bypass Patients
    (29-Aug-2005)
    In-hospital death rate more than halved, new study finds

  • Obesity in America Continues to Expand
    (23-Aug-2005)
    Government programs are failing to meet the challenge, report says

  • Brain Damage Is Linked to Heart Failure
    (22-Aug-2005)
    Scans show problems with vital areas that control heart functions, study says

  • Heart Bypass Safe, Effective for Patients Over 80
    (18-Aug-2005)
    British study shows most still alive 5 years after procedure

  • Nights, Weekends Worst for Heart Attack Help
    (16-Aug-2005)
    Patients wait longer for artery-opening procedures at hospitals, study finds

  • A Clear Winner in the Coated-Stent Derby -- Sort Of
    (16-Aug-2005)
    New studies back sirolimus, but some heart doctors prefer paclitaxel

  • Blood-Thinner Warfarin Underused in Heart Attack Patients
    (15-Aug-2005)
    Review says teaming it with aspirin halves the risk of a second attack

  • Beta Blockers Best After Cardiac Surgery
    (08-Aug-2005)
    Study finds they prevent irregular heartbeat after procedures

  • Slightly Elevated Blood Pressure Raises Risk for Heart Disease
    (04-Aug-2005)
    'Prehypertensive' people three times more likely to have heart attack, study finds

  • Breast Cancer Risk with HRT May Be Lower Than Thought
    (04-Aug-2005)
    Risk is lowest with estrogen-only therapy, study suggests

  • Stress Test Gauges Women's Risk of Death From Heart Disease
    (03-Aug-2005)
    This new, more accurate model uses data based on women, not men, study reports

  • Hypertension Undertreated in Elderly
    (27-Jul-2005)
    Yet they're at highest risk of heart attack and stroke, study says

  • Cardio Drugs May Prevent Surgery-Linked Heart Attack
    (27-Jul-2005)
    Beta blockers seem to shield high-risk patients, but more study needed

  • Stem Cells Restore Heart Function in Pigs
    (26-Jul-2005)
    Trials in heart attack patients to begin soon, researchers say

  • Rare Children's Disease Unlocks Aging's Secrets
    (25-Jul-2005)
    Progeria research is also broadening understanding of heart disease

  • New Hope for Those With High Blood Pressure
    (23-Jul-2005)
    Novel drugs and devices promise to improve hypertension management

  • U.S. Hospital Care Better, But Gaps Remain
    (20-Jul-2005)
    Quality varies widely between cities and centers, studies find

  • Heart Device Maker Stayed Silent on Defects, Critics Claim
    (20-Jul-2005)
    Guidant under fire for "foot-dragging" over recalled implantable defibs

  • Pacemaker Patients Urged to Consult Their Doctor
    (20-Jul-2005)
    Guidant alert warns of possible malfunction

  • Hospital Report Cards Don't Improve Heart-Patient Care
    (19-Jul-2005)
    Paying hospitals based on quality would work better, an expert says

  • Insulin Resistance Linked to Heart Failure
    (19-Jul-2005)
    Condition may be another predictor of heart problems, study finds

  • Key Tests Predict Women's Heart Risk
    (19-Jul-2005)
    Specific cholesterol screens plus a blood protein work best, study finds

  • Cardiovascular Dangers Cut Across Race, Gender
    (18-Jul-2005)
    High cholesterol plus hypertension a killer combo for everyone, experts say

  • Study Questions Value of 2-Chamber Pacemakers
    (13-Jul-2005)
    Researchers finds no survival advantage, but other experts endorse the devices

  • Study Questions Value of 2-Chamber Pacemakers
    (13-Jul-2005)
    Researchers finds no survival advantage, but other experts endorse the devices

  • Antidepressants May Improve Heart Attack Survival
    (05-JUL-2005)
    But the evidence is not conclusive, researchers say

  • Sudden Cardiac Death Spells Heart Trouble in Family
    (05-JUL-2005)
    Dying at young age means relatives should be tested for heart defects, study says

  • Growth Hormone Helps Hearts of Childhood Cancer Patients
    (03-JUL-2005)
    Therapy can restore organ to near normal size, study finds

  • Symptomless Hypertension Too Often Ignored
    (28-JUN-2005)
    Other conditions divert patient attention from dangerous high blood pressure

  • Women's Cardiac Care Varies by Hospital
    (27-JUN-2005)
    Survival is improving, survey finds, but rates differ between centers

  • Middle-Age Hypertension Cuts Five Years Off Life
    (27-JUN-2005)
    Findings are another reason to reduce high blood pressure early, experts say

  • Snuff, Chew Tobacco Raise Heart Death Risk
    (24-JUN-2005)
    Study suggests oral cancer not the only threat to users' health

  • Restoring Full Blood Flow Boosts Bypass Survival
    (24-JUN-2005)
    Researchers also urge transplanted arteries instead of veins

  • Heart Drug Approved for Blacks Raises Race Issue
    (24-JUN-2005)
    BiDil endorsed in milestone move by FDA

  • Gene Therapy Improves Heart Stem Cell Treatment
    (23-JUN-2005)
    Tweaking a gene got rid of arrhythmia complication, researchers report

  • Blood Test Predicts Heart Attack Risk
    (23-JUN-2005)
    When patient complains of chest pain

  • Have Stockings, Will Travel
    (20-JUN-2005)
    Compression hose cuts in-flight blood clot risk 12-fold, study finds

  • Overweight People More Likely to Survive Bypass Surgery
    (20-JUN-2005)
    But they have procedure at younger ages, researchers note

  • Blood Protein Signals Heart Disease Risk
    (18-JUN-2005)
    Routine screening for inflammatory C-reactive protein is increasing

  • Studies Confirm Ozone's Health Risks
    (16-JUN-2005)
    Strong link between higher air levels and increased mortality rates

  • Scientists Grow Heart Bypass Blood Vessels in Lab
    (16-JUN-2005)
    Bioengineering could benefit patients unsuitable for coronary surgery

  • Stent Treatment May Be Best Even Hours After Heart Attack
    (14-JUN-2005)
    Study might challenge existing treatment guidelines

  • Fish Oil Doesn't Benefit Defibrillator Patients
    (14-JUN-2005)
    The supplement may even harm people with the heart devices, study finds

  • Viagra Treats Children's Lethal Hypertension
    (13-JUN-2005)
    The impotence drug relaxes lung arteries, extending survival

  • Heart Patients at High Post-Hospital Stroke Risk
    (13-JUN-2005)
    Study suggests more aggressive therapies are warranted

  • Depression Often Untreated in Heart Patients
    (10-JUN-2005)
    Cardiologists need to spot warning signs, arrange for help, study suggests

  • More Studies Link Painkillers to Heart Problems
    (09-JUN-2005)
    Research builds on earlier findings surrounding anti-inflammatory drugs

  • Statin Treatment Doesn't Help Heart Valve Problem
    (08-JUN-2005)
    Anti-cholesterol drug ineffective against aortic stenosis in small trial

  • Blacks at Increased Risk for Enlarged Heart
    (06-JUN-2005)
    Finding spurs call for better blood pressure control

  • New Test Could Speed Cardiac Care
    (06-JUN-2005)
    Blood screen quickly identifies heart failure type

  • Low-Level Jobs Increase Cardiac Risk
    (06-JUN-2005)
    Rapid heartbeat, less heart response found in British study

  • Gene May Affect Blood-Clot Drug's Effects
    (01-JUN-2005)
    Testing could one day help doctors prescribe the best dose, study says

  • Key Factors Raise Clogged Artery Risk
    (31-MAY-2005)
    Metabolic syndrome plus vascular calcium greatly boost the odds, study finds

  • Too Few At-Risk Heart Patients Offered Statins
    (31-MAY-2005)
    Cholesterol-lowering drugs discussed in fewer than half of doctor's visits

  • Experts Weigh in On the Better Bypass
    (31-MAY-2005)
    Use of heart-lung machine depends on surgeon's skill, AHA concludes

  • Many Heart Attack Patients Have Metabolic Syndrome
    (25-MAY-2005)
    Risk factors include wide waistlines, hypertension and high blood sugar, study finds

  • 'Bad' Metabolism Could Damage Arteries
    (25-MAY-2005)
    Mouse study suggests another risk factor for vascular disease

  • Depressed Heart Surgery Patients Face Higher Mortality Rates
    (25-MAY-2005)
    Physicians should pay closer attention to emotional well-being, study suggests

  • Bypass Beats Stents for Heart Surgery
    (25-MAY-2005)
    The new findings run counter to previous studies, however

  • Erectile Trouble May Signal Heart Disease
    (24-MAY-2005)
    Studies suggest men with ED get checked for vascular problems

  • A Better Way to Diagnose Heart Disease?
    (24-MAY-2005)
    Computerized X-rays give clear pictures of coronary arteries

  • Secondhand Smoke Increases Heart Risks
    (23-MAY-2005)
    Accumulated data supports smoke-free environments, experts say

  • Mouse Study Casts Doubt On CRP Heart Disease Test
    (23-MAY-2005)
    But one expert dismissed the finding as "not important"

  • Study Questions Daily Aspirin's Overall Benefit
    (19-MAY-2005)
    Some doubt this statistical reassessment, however

  • New Kidney Test Can Predict Heart Risk
    (18-MAY-2005)
    Study suggests it's a better predictor than current screen

  • Fancy Blood Tests Won't Predict Lung Clot Risk
    (17-MAY-2005)
    Simple patient factors, such as age and sex, tell the story on recurrence

  • Wider Use of Statins May Make Economic Sense
    (12-MAY-2005)
    But experts not sure British finding would apply in United States

  • Drug Might Lower Heart Attack Risk
    (11-MAY-2005)
    Protein inhibitor reduces inflammatory markers in those at high risk

  • Heart Rate During and After Exercise Tied to Sudden Death
    (11-MAY-2005)
    Slow response, slow recovery raises risk, study finds

  • Cocaine Can Harm Heart's Blood Vessels
    (09-MAY-2005)
    High incidence of aneurysms found in users, study finds

  • Regular Exercise Cuts Women's Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
    (06-MAY-2005)
    Even two hours a week makes a difference, though more is better

  • Defibrillators Help Newly Diagnosed Heart Patients
    (05-MAY-2005)
    Study suggests Medicare guidelines may need to be revised for implanted devices

  • Three-Drug Combo May Best Protect Heart
    (05-MAY-2005)
    Aspirin, statin and beta-blocker trio beats any one drug alone

  • Blow to Chest Won't Restore Normal Heartbeat
    (05-MAY-2005)
    External defibrillation is the best treatment, study finds

  • Anger Can Be a Heartbreaker
    (05-MAY-2005)
    Arrhythmias provoked by hostility more like to trigger cardiac arrest

  • Heart Attack Diagnosis Tool Misses Some Patients
    (04-MAY-2005)
    Ethnicity, race affect accuracy of computerized system, study finds

  • Fish Oil Nutrient Boosts Ailing Hearts
    (04-MAY-2005)
    Better outcomes for bypass patients and those using pacemakers

  • Treatment of Abnormal Heartbeat Tricky
    (04-MAY-2005)
    Trial assesses two rhythm-restoring drugs for atrial fibrillation

  • Depression Raises Men's Heart Risks
    (03-MAY-2005)
    Blue moods bring cardiovascular system down, too, study finds

  • Drug-Coated Stents Show Shortfalls
    (03-MAY-2005)
    Real-life results below those in controlled trials, study finds

  • Protein Can Help Heart Heal Itself
    (02-MAY-2005)
    Studies found TGF-beta could be targeted to help repair or prevent cardiac damage

  • Diet Can Circumvent Heart Disease
    (02-MAY-2005)
    Studies suggest vegetable tablets, whole grains and baked or broiled fish

  • Combat Veterans Pay a Price Decades Later
    (30-APR-2005)
    Many are heavy drinkers and smokers, and face possible heart trouble, study finds

  • Antiplatelet Drug May Help Aspirin Prevent Stroke
    (25-APR-2005)
    Clopidogrel-aspirin combination reduces formation of tiny clots, study finds

  • High-Volume Hospitals Best for Aortic Valve Repair
    (25-APR-2005)
    There's a better chance of getting the best device for your age, study finds

  • Bypass Surgery Doesn't Harm Cognitive Ability
    (25-APR-2005)
    New study finds heart procedure free of lasting deficits

  • Experts Downplay OTC Painkiller Risks
    (22-APR-2005)
    Much more study is needed to determine serious heart hazards

  • Pacemakers Continue to Prove Their Worth
    (22-APR-2005)
    21st century twists improve performance, experts say

  • Pacemakers Continue to Prove Their Worth
    (22-APR-2005)
    21st century twists improve performance, experts say

  • Antibiotics Don't Fight Heart Disease
    (20-APR-2005)
    Two studies find no effect from drugs meant to fight chronic infection

  • Weight-Loss Drug Shows Further Promise in European Trial
    (15-APR-2005)
    Results for rimonabant trial parallel those of American study

  • Meat Preservative Could Preserve Human Heart
    (14-APR-2005)
    In animal studies, sodium nitrite reduced damage after cardiac arrest by 67%

  • Minor Misdosage of ER Clot-Busting Drugs May be OK
    (12-APR-2005)
    Patient characteristics probably cause poor heart attack outcomes, study suggests

  • Fish, Soy Oil Quickly Cut Heart Attack Risk
    (11-APR-2005)
    In study, elderly who took supplements showed better heart function within weeks

  • Exercise Isn't Always Enough to Lower Blood Pressure
    (11-APR-2005)
    Older people with the condition may need to lose weight, start medications earlier

  • A New Blood Test for Heart Risk?
    (06-APR-2005)
    Study finds predictive value of a heart-produced molecule

  • Study Questions Ibuprofen Ban Before Surgery
    (05-APR-2005)
    The drug's effects on clotting may be too brief to matter

  • Diuretics Best for High Blood Pressure
    (05-APR-2005)
    Large study found they beat out newer drugs when treating blacks and whites alike

  • Scientists Spot New Cholesterol-Lowering Target
    (01-APR-2005)
    Mice without a key protein cut their "bad" cholesterol in half

  • Can Stem Cells Reverse Heart-Attack Damage?
    (31-MAR-2005)
    Therapy might revolutionize treatment of heart patients

  • Aspirin as Good as Warfarin for Some Stroke Prevention
    (30-MAR-2005)
    It's easier to use and equally effective against blocked brain arteries

  • Researchers Find Potential Key to Preventing Heart Attack Damage
    (30-MAR-2005)
    In mice, the drug cyclosporin shields cardiac cells from destruction

  • Artery Cells Can Produce Heart Disease-Linked Protein
    (28-MAR-2005)
    C-reactive protein discovery a new insight into killer illness

  • New Surgery Detours Within Clogged Artery Walls
    (28-MAR-2005)
    The procedure can restore blood flow when all else fails, study says

  • Antidepressants Don't Raise Heart Attack Risk
    (23-MAR-2005)
    Study suggests depression itself drives increase in cardiac trouble

  • Sudden Stress, Exertion Can Trigger Heart Attack
    (23-MAR-2005)
    But risk from any one event still low in those with heart disease, experts note

  • Sleep Apnea Can Be Deadly At Night
    (23-MAR-2005)
    Cardiac death risk rises as sleepers' breathing is impaired

  • Congestive Heart Failure Drug May Lead to Kidney Trouble
    (21-MAR-2005)
    Clinical trial review found increased risks, but manufacturer says Natrecor has no such impact at recommended doses

  • High Blood Pressure: An Elusive Threat
    (19-MAR-2005)
    25 percent of Americans get inadequate therapy for hypertension, experts say

  • Anger Hurts Younger Hearts
    (17-MAR-2005)
    Hostile feelings can speed coronary artery disease, study finds

  • Breast Cancer Radiation Carries Little Cardiac Risk
    (15-MAR-2005)
    Better technology means this treatment safer than ever, study finds

  • Drug Therapy as Good as Invasive Procedures After Heart Attacks
    (15-MAR-2005)
    Medications offer an equal chance of long-term survival for older folks, study finds

  • Vitamin E Ups Heart Failure Risk
    (15-MAR-2005)
    Study also finds supplement doesn't prevent cancer or heart disease

  • Racial Disparities Persist in Heart Care
    (15-MAR-2005)
    Studies point up gaps in many areas of cardiac treatment

  • White Blood Cell Counts Hint at Heart Disease Risk
    (14-MAR-2005)
    High levels in women indicate greater chances of cardiovascular trouble

  • Consumer Drug Ads Facing Their Moment of Truth
    (10-MAR-2005)
    Less show, more show-and-tell seen in wake of drug safety hearings

  • Bill Clinton's Surgery Successful
    (10-MAR-2005)
    Doctors remove scar tissue, fluid buildup that resulted from his heart bypass last fall

  • Clot-Blocking Drug Combats Severe Heart Attacks
    (09-MAR-2005)
    Plavix keeps arteries open, improves survival rates, studies find

  • Clinton Surgery Called Rare, But Not Risky
    (09-MAR-2005)
    Doctors will remove fluid buildup following his bypass surgery

  • Sharply Lower Cholesterol Levels Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
    (08-MAR-2005)
    More study is needed before guidelines should be changed, researchers say

  • MRI Safe for Those With Pacemakers, Defibrillators
    (08-MAR-2005)
    The finding applies only to recent models of these implanted devices, however

  • Even Mild Depression Ups Heart Failure Death Risk
    (07-MAR-2005)
    Mortality rate was more than 50 percent higher in seven-year study

  • Blood Sodium Levels Affect Heart Failure Survival
    (07-MAR-2005)
    Doctors should pay closer attention to this key factor, study finds

  • Low-Dose Aspirin Reduces Stroke Risk for Women
    (07-MAR-2005)
    But the drug only cuts heart attack risk in older women, study finds

  • Implanted Defibrillator Helps Spot Death Risk
    (07-MAR-2005)
    It tracks trouble with daily heart rhythms, study finds

  • Genes Predict Kidney Complications After Bypass Surgery
    (02-MAR-2005)
    Finding could lead to a test that identifies patients at risk

  • Debris-Collecting Device Flunks Artery Test
    (01-MAR-2005)
    But an improved, second-generation model still holds hope

  • Supersized in the NFL
    (01-MAR-2005)
    More pro football players are obese, study finds

  • Celebrex Bests Vioxx as Potential Cancer Fighter
    (01-MAR-2005)
    Despite cardiovascular risks, painkiller appears to block key protein for cancer cell replication

  • Secondhand Smoke No Health Bargain
    (27-FEB-2005)
    Evidence mounts that bystanders face big risks

  • Quitting Smoking After Heart Attack Cuts Death Risk
    (25-FEB-2005)
    Survival benefit begins within one month of attack, study finds

  • Unraveling Estrogen's Effect in Older Women
    (22-FEB-2005)
    Researchers think they know why HRT raises cardiovascular risk after menopause

  • Health Tip: Heart Attack Warning Signs
    (21-FEB-2005)
    Dont 'wait and see'

  • Coated Stents Superior Over the Long Term
    (21-FEB-2005)
    Study finds advantages over bare-metal stents after three years

  • Heart Failure Drug Extends Lives
    (21-FEB-2005)
    It's also relatively inexpensive, large study finds

  • Painkillers Should All Stay on Market, Despite Heart Risks: FDA Panel
    (19-FEB-2005)
    Advisers vote to recommend keeping Celebrex, Vioxx and Bextra available while finding all raise cardiovascular risks

  • Health Experts Wary After FDA Panel's Cox-2 Recommendations
    (19-FEB-2005)
    The painkillers' problems haven't gone away, they say

  • Patients Urge FDA Panel Not to Ban Painkillers
    (18-FEB-2005)
    Hearing gets personal tales of pain relief with cox-2s

  • Wives Who Bite Their Tongues Risk Their Lives
    (17-FEB-2005)
    Avoiding conflict with husbands boosts likelihood of death, study finds

  • FDA Whistleblower Warns of Cox-2 Risks
    (17-FEB-2005)
    Vioxx increases heart dangers dramatically, Graham tells government advisers

  • Cox-2 Drugs Take Center Stage at Government Hearings
    (16-FEB-2005)
    First of three days of testimony gets underway

  • Heredity Plays a Role in Heart Artery Blockages
    (15-FEB-2005)
    Fatty deposits form in dangerous places for some families, study finds

  • Studies Spell Bad News for Cox-2 Drugs
    (15-FEB-2005)
    Results will be focus of three days of government hearings

  • FDA to Weigh Fate of Bextra, Celebrex, Similar Drugs
    (14-FEB-2005)
    Panel must balance health risks against benefits

  • Tamoxifen Cuts Heart Attack Risk
    (14-FEB-2005)
    But benefit of breast cancer drug no reason to use it for cardiovascular protection

  • Cox-2 Drugs Boost Blood Pressure: Study
    (14-FEB-2005)
    Other research finds more evidence of heart attack, stroke risk

  • Stretching Artery-Opening Stents Deemed Safe
    (09-FEB-2005)
    Ensuring snug fit in vessel won't compromise patient outcomes

  • Sometimes a Heart Attack Is Really a 'Broken Heart'
    (09-FEB-2005)
    Stress can temporarily stun main pumping chamber, study finds

  • Some Hospital Transfers in Heart Cases Potentially Harmful
    (07-FEB-2005)
    Long delays to surgery may warrant new treatment strategies, experts say

  • 3 Risky Diabetes Drugs May Be Safe for Heart Patients
    (07-FEB-2005)
    Study finds drugs that FDA says should not be given actually may help diabetics.

  • Put Your Heart on That To-Do List
    (04-FEB-2005)
    Women must keep a healthy lifestyle to avoid cardiovascular disease, experts advise

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Attacks the Heart
    (03-FEB-2005)
    Study confirms it doubled the risk of heart failure in patients

  • New Tool Gauges Heart Failure Death Risk
    (01-FEB-2005)
    Simple test identifies patients in greatest danger

  • More Evidence Links Vioxx to Heart Attacks
    (31-JAN-2005)
    But large Canadian review finds no risk with Celebrex

  • A Molecular Explanation of Why Burgers Are Bad For You
    (27-JAN-2005)
    Researchers identify cholesterol-forming mechanism

  • Tailored Drug Protects Heart Attack Patients
    (25-JAN-2005)
    Variation of anti-clotting agent heparin improves survival rates, study finds

  • Gene Mutation Linked to Heart Failure and Arrhythmia
    (25-JAN-2005)
    Discovery may lead to earlier diagnosis and improved treatments in some cases

  • Doctors Should Push Cardiac Rehab Programs
    (24-JAN-2005)
    They can prevent recurrent heart attacks, experts say

  • Study Blames Vioxx for Up to 140,000 Cases of Heart Disease
    (24-JAN-2005)
    As many as 40 percent of cases may have been fatal, FDA scientist contends

  • Heart Attack: Less Treatment May Be Better
    (21-JAN-2005)
    Multi-country study finds long-term death rate higher for patients given 'invasive'procedures

  • New Guidelines Simplify Care for Acute Coronary Syndrome
    (19-JAN-2005)
    Alphabetized rules based on results of recent clinical trials

  • Implanted Defibrillator Research Convinces Medicare to Expand Its Use
    (19-JAN-2005)
    Study finds 23 percent lower death rate

  • Plavix Not Best for Heart Patients With History of Ulcers
    (19-JAN-2005)
    Can lead to stomach bleeding, although second study finds blood thinner generally safe

  • Experimental Stent Could Revolutionize Treatment of Artery Disease
    (18-JAN-2005)
    It's absorbed by the body, but vessels stay open, researchers report

  • Experts Fail to Perform CPR Correctly
    (18-JAN-2005)
    Medical personnel often don't follow recommended technique, studies show

  • Bextra Data Suggests All Cox-2 Drugs Pose Heart Risks
    (18-JAN-2005)
    Painkiller linked to cardiovascular dangers in latest research

  • Muscle Loss Can Point to Heart Failure
    (14-JAN-2005)
    Study shows how angiotensin II leads to weight loss

  • High Blood Pressure a Worldwide Problem
    (13-JAN-2005)
    Big increase predicted in less developed countries

  • Cord Blood Stems Heart Attack Damage
    (10-JAN-2005)
    Umbilical stem cells restored heart pumping function to near normal in rats

  • Some Cases of Sudden Cardiac Death May Start in Brain
    (05-JAN-2005)
    Disrupted signals to heart may be fatal in stressful settings, study finds

  • C-Reactive Protein a Red Flag for Heart Trouble
    (05-JAN-2005)
    It's as important as elevated cholesterol levels, studies find

  • Study Unlikely to Change Use of Hypertension Drugs
    (04-JAN-2005)
    Experts say diuretics safe enough, but alternatives do exist

  • Dual-Chamber Pacemakers Better for Heart Patients
    (03-JAN-2005)
    They cost more, but reduce hospitalizations and disability, study finds

  • Dual-Chamber Pacemakers Better for Heart Patients
    (03-JAN-2005)
    They cost more, but reduce hospitalizations and disability, study finds

  • Teen Obesity Is a Ticking Time Bomb
    (02-JAN-2005)
    Excess weight leads to serious adult health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease

  • Drugs Recommended to Clear Heart Arteries
    (29-DEC-2004)
    Bypass no better for most having elective vascular surgery

  • Internal Clock Affects Heart Rhythm Patterns
    (28-DEC-2004)
    Finding could lead to better understanding of heart disease

  • Drug-Eluting Stents Work for Restenosis
    (27-DEC-2004)
    Effective treatment for repeat in-stent narrowing

  • MRI Helps Judge Heart Attack Size
    (27-DEC-2004)
    Accurately measures extent of damage in dogs

  • Embryonic Stem Cells Keep Heart Beating
    (20-DEC-2004)
    They acted like pacemaker in animal trials

  • Home Blood Pressure Monitors Are Valuable Tools
    (20-DEC-2004)
    They may better reflect daily hypertension readings, heart experts say

  • U.S. Halts Use of Celebrex in Cancer Trial
    (17-DEC-2004)
    Will review heart safety of all cox-2 inhibitors

  • Pacemakers Can Avert Fatal Attack in Some Epilepsy Patients
    (16-DEC-2004)
    Study found slowed or stopped heartbeats during seizures

  • More Evidence of Inflammation's Role in Heart Disease
    (15-DEC-2004)
    Even infection can have inflammatory effect on blood vessels, research finds

  • A Puzzling Blood Pressure Drug Finding
    (14-DEC-2004)
    Supposed danger of calcium channel blockers requires further study, experts say

  • Death Rates Highest During Holidays
    (13-DEC-2004)
    Study finds bump on Christmas and New Year's

  • Heart Risk Spikes After Stopping Painkillers
    (13-DEC-2004)
    More infarctions seen in first month after discontinuing NSAIDs

  • Study Urges Delay for Implantable Defibrillators
    (08-DEC-2004)
    Inserting them right after heart attack doesn't cut death rate

  • Fingertip Test Catches Early Signs of Heart Disease
    (07-DEC-2004)
    Check of smallest vessels a clue to condition of coronary arteries

  • Study: Celebrex Safer on Heart Than Vioxx
    (06-DEC-2004)
    But another expert questions safety of entire class of drugs

  • Gay Men Using Viagra Recreationally
    (02-DEC-2004)
    Study: Practice may raise risk of STDs, fatal drug interactions

  • High Doses of Beta Carotene Pose Lingering Threats
    (30-NOV-2004)
    Supplement, once thought to prevent lung cancer, actually increases risk

  • Molecule Promotes Growth of Heart Muscle
    (24-NOV-2004)
    Helps repair heart attack damage in mice

  • Obesity Raises Risk of Abnormal Heartbeat
    (23-NOV-2004)
    More weight means more likelihood of atrial fibrillation

  • Obesity Bad for Brain, Study Finds
    (22-NOV-2004)

  • Joe Montana Leads Fight Against High Blood Pressure
    (20-NOV-2004)
    Football great urges people to get checked for hypertension

  • Ozone Pollution Raises Death Risk
    (16-NOV-2004)
    Study finds it's dangerous even at present EPA standards

  • New Weapon Against Arrhythmias
    (11-NOV-2004)
    Implantable cardioverter defibrillators benefit both men and women

  • Clot-Busting Drugs Don't Lead to Rare Heart-Bleeding Problem
    (10-NOV-2004)
    Widespread use of these medicines hasn't increased rate of cardiac tamponade

  • Morphine Increases Death Risk for Heart Patients
    (10-NOV-2004)
    Study found chances of trouble go up by almost 50 percent

  • Gender, Ethnic Gaps Found in Heart Care
    (10-NOV-2004)
    Men, blacks usually fare worse, studies find

  • Even Placebo Pills Can Help Heart-Failure Patients
    (09-NOV-2004)
    Survival rates were higher if pill regimen was followed, study finds

  • Hypertension Drugs Serve Another Role
    (09-NOV-2004)
    Save lives in those with heart disease and normal blood pressure

  • Stem Cells Reverse Damage of Heart Attacks
    (09-NOV-2004)
    Therapy tried in pigs could one day be used on humans, researchers say

  • Obesity Drug Shows Great Promise
    (09-NOV-2004)
    Trial participants had sustained weight loss of almost 20 pounds over two years

  • Combo Surgery Combats Cardiovascular Disease
    (09-NOV-2004)
    Angioplasty, robotically assisted keyhole bypass surgery worked in pilot study

  • ds Rich in Alpha-Linolenic Acid May Protect the Heart
    (08-NOV-2004)
    The substance appeared to reduce the risk of death in women, study finds

  • Drug Combo Cuts Heart Disease Death Rate in Blacks
    (08-NOV-2004)
    But researchers believe the therapy would benefit all races

  • tients Treated Same
    (08-NOV-2004)
    Surgery patients receive less aggressive discharge care than angioplasty patients

  • Stents Don't Lengthen Life
    (07-NOV-2004)
    They don't increase long-term survival rates after angioplasty, study finds

  • Study Faults Popular Hypertension Drug
    (05-NOV-2004)
    Atenolol doesn't prevent heart deaths, Swedish researchers say

  • Prayer Helps Cardiac Patients
    (04-NOV-2004)
    Gives them confidence, hope and sense of control, study finds

  • Some Chest Pains Require More Scrutiny in ER
    (04-NOV-2004)
    Small percentage of patients go on to have heart attacks, problems a month later

  • Genetic Link in Heart Valve Disease Deaths Found
    (01-NOV-2004)
    Study finds up to 2.5 times the risk if relative died of it

  • Excess Weight Hurts Even Seemingly Healthy Heart
    (01-NOV-2004)
    It limits the muscle's ability to expand and contract, study finds

  • New Guidelines for Kawaski Disease Issued
    (25-OCT-2004)
    Refines criteria for diagnosing inflammation of blood vessels

  • Blood Vessel Function May Point to Heart Problems
    (25-OCT-2004)
    Root of those problems can be traced to childhood ills such as obesity

  • New Stents Tied to Rare Heart Attack Risk
    (21-OCT-2004)
    It may increase if anti-clotting therapy stops

  • Study Finds New Road Hazard: Heart Attacks
    (20-OCT-2004)
    Finds that pollution, not stress, is the culprit

  • Blood Pressure Drug Helps Fight Heart Failure
    (18-OCT-2004)
    It cuts death and hospitalization rates, study says

  • Binge Drinking May Be Bad for the Blood
    (15-OCT-2004)
    Alcohol causes platelets to stick, but red wine does not, study finds

  • Ephedrine Can Cause Sudden Death
    (14-OCT-2004)
    Supplement created potentially fatal heart rhythms in dogs

  • New Technology Clears Clogged Arteries
    (14-OCT-2004)
    Might reduce number of bypass surgeries, study says

  • Fresh Blood Isn't Always Best for Little Heart Patients
    (13-OCT-2004)
    Stored blood products produce better results during bypass surgery, study says

  • Parents Affect Kids' Heart Disease Risk
    (12-OCT-2004)
    Maternal smoking, lack of exercise just two of the factors

  • Alcohol Could Hike Risk of Irregular Heartbeat
    (12-OCT-2004)
    Moderate to heavy male drinkers faced 25% to 46% greater risk of atrial fibrillation

  • Schools Must Help in Fight Against Obesity
    (12-OCT-2004)
    Physical activity and good nutrition should be stressed, heart experts say

  • Simple Kidney Test Predicts Heart Death
    (11-OCT-2004)
    New study strengthens connection between two organ ailments

  • Caminiti's Death Puts Spotlight on Steroids
    (11-OCT-2004)
    Former baseball MVP also had recent history of cocaine abuse

  • Not All Progestins Equal for Heart
    (08-OCT-2004)
    One kind made attacks more severe, while the other limited damage

  • Safety of All Cox-2 Drugs Questioned
    (08-OCT-2004)
    Expert says they work on same heart mechanism as recalled Vioxx

  • Stem Cell Molecules Repair Genetic Damage
    (07-OCT-2004)
    They sent signals that fixed damaged heart cells in mice, study says

  • Caution Urged on Transfusions in Some Heart Patients
    (05-OCT-2004)
    Finding of higher death rate among those with anemia, study suggests

  • Sibling Heart Attack a Sign You're at Risk, Too
    (04-OCT-2004)
    Aggressive steps should be taken to lower that risk, study finds

  • Vioxx Users Can Find Safe Alternatives
    (01-OCT-2004)
    Other drugs on the market offer arthritis relief, experts say

  • Statins Expand Their Role in Protecting the Heart
    (24-SEP-2004)
    They're now recommended for some people without obvious cholesterol problems

  • Anger Linked to Heart Disease Inflammation
    (23-SEP-2004)
    It boosts blood levels of C-reactive protein, study finds

  • Aggressive Care Improves Odds for Heart Attack Patients
    (21-SEP-2004)
    Americans fared better than Canadians, who received more conservative treatments

  • Blood Protein Gives Early Warning for Heart Disease
    (20-SEP-2004)
    More evidence that C-reactive protein is linked to artery damage

  • Tight Glucose Control Needed for Diabetics
    (20-SEP-2004)
    Analysis suggests ways to ward off heart disease

  • Child Abuse Leads to Adult Heart Disease
    (20-SEP-2004)
    It adversely affects the body and mind, study finds

  • Alcohol Reduces Damage After Heart Attack
    (17-SEP-2004)
    In moderation, it helps keep tissue slick and clear, study finds

  • Inflammatory Protein May Point to Vessel Blockage
    (17-SEP-2004)
    Study says high levels seem to serve as early warning signal

  • Aggressive Therapy After Heart Attack Backed
    (16-SEP-2004)
    Drugs, quick angioplasty deemed safe and effective

  • Drug Cuts Stroke Risk During Bypass Surgery
    (16-SEP-2004)
    Dangers reduced by 47 percent in these patients, study says

  • Intensive Statin Use Not for All Heart Patients
    (15-SEP-2004)
    High doses don't always prevent problems, and may cause some

  • Exercise Can Keep Heart Failure in Check
    (14-SEP-2004)
    It keeps the muscle from growing stiff, research finds

  • Upping the Ante to Lower Cholesterol
    (10-SEP-2004)
    New national goals seek to cut risk of heart attack and stroke

  • Drug Reduces Cardiac Arrest by 21 Percent
    (08-SEP-2004)
    It's of real value to those at high risk of heart attack or stroke, study finds

  • Common Antibiotic Tied to Rare, Fatal Heart Effect
    (08-SEP-2004)
    Erythromycin combined with some drugs can raise risk, study finds

  • Studies Add to 'Fat-but-Fit' Debate for Women
    (07-SEP-2004)
    Diabetes risk for obesity, heart problems for inactivity

  • Clinton Recovering After Quadruple Bypass
    (07-SEP-2004)
    Former president expected to leave hospital within 4-5 days

  • Weight-Loss Products Not Always Safe
    (03-SEP-2004)
    Those that contain Seville orange herb ineffective and potentially dangerous

  • Implanted Defibrillators Cut Down on Cardiac Arrest
    (02-SEP-2004)
    Study finds benefits of implantation over 17-year period

  • Ignoring Heart Attack, Stroke Risks Costs Billions
    (02-SEP-2004)
    Untreated smoking, hypertension, cholesterol has fiscal toll

  • Older Americans Aren't Being Treated for High Blood Pressure
    (31-AUG-2004)
    A systolic reading of 160 or higher is dangerous, study says

  • Rehab Improves Survival After Heart Attack
    (31-AUG-2004)
    Study finds participation raises chances by 50%

  • Two Signs of Heart Trouble
    (30-AUG-2004)
    High blood pressure and elevated LDL cholesterol add up to danger

  • Surgery Not Risky for Older Heart Patients
    (30-AUG-2004)
    Study finds similar survival rates for medication, surgery in those over 75

  • Statin Drugs Effective in the Long Term
    (26-AUG-2004)
    10-year study suggests cholesterol-busters lower heart attack risk

  • Early Heart Attacks Likelier in Smokers
    (24-AUG-2004)
    Risk of nonfatal event before age 40 is fivefold, study finds

  • Metabolic Syndrome Hikes Heart Risk
    (23-AUG-2004)
    Traits like belly fat, high blood pressure are part of the syndrome

  • High Blood Pressure Up 30% in U.S.
    (23-AUG-2004)
    65 million adults have it, government report says

  • An Aspirin a Day -- Good Medicine For Many
    (18-AUG-2004)
    It can help heart patients but may pose risks for others

  • Benefits of Drug-Coated Stents Limited
    (13-AUG-2004)
    They keep arteries open better, but don't reduce deaths

  • Device Helps Bystanders Restart Failing Hearts
    (11-AUG-2004)
    Minimal training and defibrillators could save thousands

  • Painless Heart Attacks Pose Extra Risk
    (09-AUG-2004)
    Doctors don't always diagnose those who don't report chest pain correctly

  • Experience Counts With Coronary Bypass Surgery
    (09-AUG-2004)
    Study says hospitals that handled more than 200 a year showed better survival rates

  • Two Drivers Help on the Road to Recovery
    (06-AUG-2004)
    Golfer Nancy Lopez and husband, Ray Knight, credit teamwork for his comeback from a heart attack

  • Risk Seen in Transfusions During Bypass
    (05-AUG-2004)
    Study finds higher odds of death, stroke and infection

  • Diuretic Not Suited for Everyone With Heart Failure
    (04-AUG-2004)
    Those on spironolactone and ACE inhibitors need monitoring, researchers caution

  • Aggressive Treatment Saves Lives of Older Heart Patients
    (03-AUG-2004)
    Procedures such as angioplasty and stenting aren't too taxing, study finds

  • MRIs, Heart Implants Can Coexist Safely
    (02-AUG-2004)
    Study still urges caution for those with pacemakers, defibrillators

  • Many Heart Patients Fail to Get Needed Drugs
    (02-AUG-2004)
    One-third of those with heart failure aren't prescribed ACE inhibitors

  • MRIs, Heart Implants Can Coexist Safely
    (02-AUG-2004)
    Study still urges caution for those with pacemakers, defibrillators

  • Statins: The Next Miracle Drugs?
    (27-JUL-2004)
    Besides cutting cholesterol, they may fight breast cancer, even arthritis

  • Migraine Drug Users Don't Need Cardiac Stress Test
    (26-JUL-2004)
    Concerns about possible heart problems are overstated, researchers say

  • On-the-Job Exercise Helps Diabetics
    (26-JUL-2004)
    Even light lifting reduces heart risk, study finds

  • Vacations Can be a Heart-Stopper
    (23-JUL-2004)
    If you're at risk of a heart attack, take it easy on your next trip

  • Study Questions Combo Therapy for Stroke Patients
    (23-JUL-2004)
    Using aspirin with anti-clotting medication increases risk of bleeding problems

  • Is Angioplasty Right for All Heart Patients?
    (23-JUL-2004)
    Experts differ over procedure's merits in many cases

  • Is Angioplasty Right for All Heart Patients?
    (23-JUL-2004)
    Experts differ over procedure's merits in many cases

  • Statin Drug Helps Kids Who Inherit High Cholesterol
    (20-JUL-2004)
    It reduces arterial wall thickness and blood fat levels

  • Experts Urge Tighter Cholesterol Control
    (12-JUL-2004)
    Recommended even lower levels for high-risk persons

  • Beta Blockers Safe for Heart-Failure Patients
    (12-JUL-2004)
    Benefits outweigh possible side effects

  • Sleep Apnea Tied to Abnormal Heartbeat
    (12-JUL-2004)
    Screening for nighttime disorder urged in atrial fibrillation patients

  • Stem Cells Repair Heart Attack Damage
    (08-JUL-2004)
    Advances prompt call to scientists to plead their own case

  • Common Clot-Buster May Have a Superior
    (06-JUL-2004)
    Variation of heparin effective and easier to use


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