Dec 8, 2016
Heart disease death rates have increased for the first time in decades and stroke death rates also have gone up, according to new federal statistics that show a drop in U.S. life expectancy.
Nov 30, 2016
Researchers in Hong Kong have successfully used an iPhone camera and smartphone app to identify people with a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.
Nov 13, 2016
Active marijuana use may double the risk of stress cardiomyopathy, an uncommon heart muscle malfunction that can mimic heart attack symptoms, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2016.
Aug 4, 2016
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. But after nearly three decades in decline, the number of deaths from heart disease has increased in recent years, a new federal report shows.
May 20, 2016
A pair of heart failure drugs approved last year by the Food and Drug Administration have made their way into new treatment guidelines. The American College of Cardiology.
Apr 4, 2016
A study known as HOPE-3 sought to find the best way to prevent cardiovascular disease in people, including cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Dec 9, 2015
New federal data show that the rate of deaths due to heart disease continues a decades-long decline, although more Americans still die of heart disease than any other cause.
Sep 4, 2015
A wireless pacemaker inserted directly into the heart without surgery was effective and safe for most patients, new research shows.
Apr 8, 2015
Stress test or CT scan for mild chest pain? New research suggests either is fine, but some doctors question whether either is needed in certain cases.
Mar 16, 2015
Obese patients with atrial fibrillation who lost at least 10 percent of their body weight were six times more likely to achieve long-term freedom from this common heart rhythm disorder, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 64th Annual Scientific Session.