The gene for the HDL-associated protein paraoxonase 1 (PON1) appears to be associated with coronary artery disease and with the risk of developing adverse cardiac events, and variations…

Contrary to expectations, the decreases in length of hospital stay for heart attacks seen over the last two decades have not increased death rates after discharge, according to…

Direct-to-patient communication about the importance of continuing prescription drug treatment after a heart attack is a simple, low-cost way to increase the likelihood of patients adhering to life…

People with heart disease who have a pessimistic outlook are much more likely to die early compared to those who are more optimistic about their situation, researchers from Duke…

Mailing patients who have suffered a heart attack an easy-to-read, personal reminder can increase the odds that they will continue to take their necessary beta-blocker medication, new research…

Women with angina (chest pain) and normal-appearing heart arteries seem to fare worse than men with similar findings, according to research conducted in Canada.

“Our results suggest that coronary…

Previous studies have pointed out the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption as a factor in lowering cardiovascular risk. In a study conducted by the Department of Family…

It causes distinct chest pain, but it’s not a heart attack. Pericarditis is an inflammation of the lining around the heart called the pericardium, according to the March issue of Mayo…

A potentially fatal heart condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or HCM is exceedingly rare in highly trained athletes, according to a study by the cardiologist in charge of the UK’s…

Low-fat diets are more effective in preserving and promoting a healthy cardiovascular system than low-carbohydrate, Atkins’-like diets, according to a new study by researchers…

Obesity increases the odds of developing atrial fibrillation by 49 percent and the risk rises as body mass index (BMI) climbs, the results of a “meta-analysis” of published studies indicate.

French researchers announced a striking 15% decrease in admissions of patients with myocardial infarction to emergency wards since the public ban on smoking came into effect in restaurants, hotels…

The number of elderly individuals newly diagnosed with heart failure has declined during the past ten years, but the number of those living with the condition has increased, according…

A set of 15 proteins found in urine can distinguish healthy individuals from those who have coronary artery disease (CAD), reports a new study appearing in the february Molecular & Cellular Proteomics.

We teach our children how to walk, talk and go to the bathroom, but do we teach them how to eat right? National statistics show that…

Men who eat a diet low in fat and red meat but high in vegetables and lean protein and who drink alcohol in moderation may not…

We teach our children how to walk, talk and go to the bathroom, but do we teach them how to eat right? National statistics show that…

Psychosocial interventions — like counseling, telephone support and self-help materials — can assist heart disease patients who are trying to give up cigarettes, but the most successful…

At the age of 10, Kori DeBolt had a cholesterol level that would scare a grown man. She also had a mom who was diagnosed…

In patients who’ve experienced a heart attack, the degree to which the heart rate slows down in response to standard medications is a good indicator of survival, new research indicates.

The prevalence of congenital heart disease (CHD) among in vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancies was similar to that of the general population, but there is an increasing risk of CHD among…

bdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)—a condition in which the large vessel that supplies blood to your abdomen, legs, and pelvis swells to over 50 percent its normal size—occurs in…

People who drink heavily in their youth may have a higher risk of developing a collection of risk factors for heart disease and stroke, new research suggests.

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Dr. Ornato said he is more optimistic about the future of research although he was also a member of the committee that published the recommendations on emergency research. He sees a real future in…

Currently, the most exciting area of improving survival and neurologic function after cardiac arrest is hypothermia, a treatment first recommended at least a decade ago. Lack of enthusiasm for the treatment could stem…