Archive for December, 2011

Fish May Cut Threat of Heart Disease in Young Women

Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as cod and salmon, may significantly lower a young woman’s risk [...]

Aspirin Before Cardiac Surgery Beneficial

Preoperative aspirin therapy was associated with a host of beneficial effects spanning several organ systems, according to a large [...]

How Much Salt Is Best for the Heart?

For people with heart disease or diabetes, too little salt may harbor almost as much danger as too much salt, researchers report. [...]

Study to track heart disease across GCC

A new study will track and assess the incidence, risk factors and treatment of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) [...]

High Early Adulthood BP Ups Mortality Risk in Later Years

Men with higher blood pressure in early adulthood have an increased risk of overall, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and coronary heart disease [...]

AHA: Cardiologists Headed Home With Practice Changes in Sight

Practice will change based on trial results both positive and negative that emerged here at the American Heart Association meeting [...]