How well HDL functions may matter more than how high the level is, research suggests
Comparison study found patients taking candesartan outlived those on losartan
Improved therapies, research on lifestyle prevention expanded in past year
But success is costly and much too limited, experts say
High levels were also associated with risk of death from all causes
And threats to heart can be seen in children as young as 9, second study says
Main ingredient propoxyphene can cause dangerous irregular heartbeat, agency says
Used, sterilized ICDs didn't cause infections, delivered lifesaving shocks when needed, study finds
Even an extra hour of sleep was associated with less thickening of the neck arteries, researchers found
Study finds that for every 8.8 pound increase, the risk for narrowed heart arteries rises about 50 percent
While results are 'promising,' the research is in its early stages, expert says
Research was preliminary and the sample size small, experts note
Survey found only .01 percent heeded all seven recommendations from heart association
While effective in public places, study found differently in hospital setting
Rivaroxaban did as well or better, with easier dose monitoring, in international study
Study found they did not reduce recurrences of dangerous atrial fibrillation
Research found having mother, father or sibling with it increased chances 40%
Resynchronization therapy also reduces hospitalizations, researchers say
Strategy reduced risk but increased side effects, researchers found
Extra doses of the B vitamin don't lower risk of stroke, cancer or death, large-scale analysis finds
Proton-pump inhibitor did not blunt effect of blood thinner in clinical trial
Hormone seemed to help women but more study is needed, researchers say
Those who live healthy lifestyle more likely to offer beneficial advice, study finds
Blacks, Hispanics, uninsured seem less likely than whites to get immediate emergency room care
Finding could influence the use of statins to prevent heart disease, researchers suggest
Upgraded software can be uploaded into the ICD during routine doctor visit, researchers say
Rate rose even when spikes in fine particle levels were below EPA safety threshold, researchers find
Medical experts disagree on how extensively young athletes' hearts should be tested
But findings don't apply to low- or middle-income countries, study says
Too little conditioning, cold and high altitude all contribute to hazard, researchers say
Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds 30 percent of those overweight think they're normal size
Dutch study finds consuming small amounts in margarine daily didn't prevent cardiac trouble
These people have elevated levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein, researchers say
Study found Swedish women who ate it a few times a month were protected
Second report finds many heart failure patients not even prescribed recommended medications
Study suggests it increases chances of heart trouble, cancer, respiratory disease, independent of weight
Researchers estimate this will save twice as many lives and be far less expensive as expanding specialized treatment
Health risks posed by an unauthorized change of medications could be great, experts say
Researchers suggest that universal testing may be a better option
But experts say heart tests save lives
High resting heart rate and low variability in beat rates may hint at future renal disease, researchers say
Women, less likely to suffer sudden cardiac death, received fewer lifesaving 'shocks,' study found
Eastern 'exercises' may aid heart, immune system, balance, bone health and quality of life, researchers say
In those with coronary disease, it would be better to focus on other heart risk factors, researcher advises
Anxiety seems to up odds for heart attack, death in people with cardiovascular trouble
TMP-SMX combo is used to treat urinary tract infections, researchers say
Enzyme could play key role in onset of dangerous heart enlargement, study shows
New model better predicts risk of heart-related death, researchers say
There's little evidence that they actually prevent the condition, researchers say
Mistreatment, neglect in childhood increased chances of cardiovascular disease, researchers say