Heart procedure to be a ‘game changer’

Just as machines wear out with age, so do moving parts in the human heart.For years, surgeons have replaced [...]

Heart failure less likely for tall men

Tall men appear less likely than shorter ones to develop heart failure, according to a study covering thousands of U.S. doctors. [...]

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 [...]

Teen athletes often not screened for heart risks, study finds

Teen athletes at risk for sudden cardiac death may be falling through the cracks because doctors are skipping parts of screening exams [...]

More Heart Attack Patients Take Meds When They Are Free

Heart attack patients are more likely to take needed medications if they're free, U.S. researchers find. Less than half of patients discharged after [...]