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Cameron Health Inc, which agreed in March to be acquired by Boston Scientific Corp, said on Thursday its implantable heart defibrillator proved safe and effective for treating patients at risk for…

People with a distressed (Type D) personality reported worse health than other patients after having devices implanted to ensure proper heart rhythm, according to new research in Circulation:…

University of Guelph researchers have found the location and effect of abnormal heart proteins that can cause cardiac failure, a discovery that points to potential new ways to treat…

Exercise can counteract muscle breakdown, increase strength and reduce inflammation caused by aging and heart failure, according to new research in Circulation, an American Heart Association journal.

The…

It’s no secret that healthy habits do your heart good. But a new study helps confirm that lifestyle also matters for people who have a genetically increased risk of…

Most people, whether healthy or having cardiovascular disease (CVD), would benefit from regular consumption of oily fish, concluded speakers at the EuroPRevent 2012 meeting. While eating whole fish undoubtedly…

A research conducted at the University of Granada has demonstrated the efficiency of a heart rehabilitation program aimed at patients suffering from heart disease. The…

A shock to the chest from a stun gun can cause sudden cardiac arrest and death, a small study suggested.

In eight cases of stun-gun induced loss of consciousness, the first recorded…

After nearly 13 years of study and intense debate, a pair of new papers from the Perelman School of Medicine, at the University of Pennsylvania have confirmed exactly how a once-popular class…

The U.S. Medicare and Medicaid federal health insurance programs will cover the non-invasive Sapien heart valve replacement system from Edwards Lifesciences Corp, U.S. regulators said on Tuesday.

The Sapien…

The U.S. Medicare and Medicaid federal health insurance programs will cover the non-invasive Sapien heart valve replacement system from Edwards Lifesciences Corp, U.S. regulators said on Tuesday.

The Sapien…

A new report suggests higher-than-normal thyroid activity is linked to a greater risk of heart disease, including irregular heartbeats.

People with so-called subclinical hyperthyroidism have a slightly-overactive thyroid - a gland…

A new survey of training programs for future cardiologists suggests that only a fraction are getting the minimum level of education in heart disease prevention that professional guidelines recommend.

Be happy, it seems to be good for your heart.

Scientists have long known that Type A personalities and people who are chronically angry, anxious or depressed have…

Exercise reduced the risk of death in people with high blood pressure during the course of a new 12-year study.

The researchers also found that inactivity increased the risk of death during the…

Omega-3 fatty acids may help to reduce the physical harm caused by smoking, according to a new study presented today at the World Congress…

The Indian Heart Watch (IHW) study has revealed the truth behind the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of key risk factors that are driving the country’s…

It’s the phone call you never want to receive.

“Hi, it’s mom. We’re at the hospital. They are admitting Dad. Give us a call.”

My dad is a doctor.…

A fully biodegradable stent was safe over the course of a decade-long study, researchers reported.

In a single-institution study, major complication rates among 50 patients treated with Igaki-Tamai stents were similar…

Foods high in fibre provide good protection against cardiovascular disease, and the effect is particularly marked in women. This is shown in a new study from Lund University…

A new study from Thailand suggests that extracts from turmeric spice, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, may help ward off heart attacks in people who’ve had recent bypass…

Determining one’s vascular age via an ultrasound of the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) can help triage the so-called “worried well,” a small study found.

In an effort to test the robustness…

Older dialysis patients may not get the expected cardioprotective effect from ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs), researchers warned.

Major cardiovascular adverse events were no less likely on an ARB…

Fish oil supplements may not do much to ward off heart attacks and strokes in people who already have heart disease, a new report suggests.

Research has been mixed on…

In a study that included elderly men and women without preexisting cardiovascular disease, major and minor electrocardiographic abnormalities were associated with an…