People at high risk for recurrent cardiac events following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure to open blocked arteries, experienced significantly better outcomes with clopidogrel rather than aspirin as ...
Mar 31, 2025
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A new Intermountain Health study finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer women getting guideline-directed ...
Mar 30, 2025
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common form of heart arrhythmia, a serious condition in which the heart beats so fast that its upper chambers, the atria, quiver. This irregular heartbeat can increase the risk of severe conditions, ...
Mar 28, 2025
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A scientific technique that rapidly increases the body's production of anti-inflammatory cells promotes healing from heart attacks in mice, according to a new study by investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. ...
Mar 26, 2025
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The final days of acclaimed actor Gene Hackman are heart-rending—a man with Alzheimer's disease wandering his home for nearly a week after the untimely death of his wife, before collapsing himself.
Mar 25, 2025
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Most people probably would not connect seasonal allergies with their hearts. Itchy, watery eyes and stuffy noses, sure—but not cardiovascular issues.
Mar 24, 2025
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The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of "bad" cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows that they should immediately be given a combination of a statin and another drug called ezetimibe, ...
Mar 23, 2025
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Marijuana is now legal in many places, but is it safe? Two new studies add to mounting evidence that people who use cannabis are more likely to suffer a heart attack than people who do not use the drug, even among younger ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in people experiencing a heart attack is a time-dependent medical emergency requiring immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Mar 14, 2025
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