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
A year later, only 37 percent were doing cardio exercises 3 times a week, study finds
And moderate to high tea consumption cuts risk of dying from the condition, study finds
But finding is an association and doesn't prove cause-and-effect, researchers say
Electronic health records contribute to 24 percent reduction in past decade, says Kaiser Permanente
Short people face 1.5 times greater chance of cardiovascular trouble, Finnish researchers say
Could be a less expensive treatment for the painful heart condition, study says
But combined techniques less likely to be used for those at highest risk, study finds
Quicker discharge tied to more readmissions, at-home deaths, study finds
Study found death rate up to three times higher in poorer neighborhoods
Study found treatment hiked hip fractures by 58 percent
Amniotic membrane used by Japanese researchers to rejuvenate damaged heart muscle in rats
Study finds link between lack of oral hygiene and cardiovascular disease
And marathon runners generate far more than those who do moderate exercise, study shows
Implanted devices help babies survive, thrive into adulthood, study shows
But study finds that many don't get counseling on when it's safe to do so
Drug-coated stents, implanted defibrillators add more than $4 billion to U.S. health bill, study shows
Study suggests walking may help prevent metabolic syndrome
Higher social status, better overall health could explain the link, researchers say
New guidelines help patients, doctors decide on removal to avoid unnecessary shocks
Atrial fibrillation affects 1 in 20 people over age 65, experts note
Device does away with wires that can cause trouble, experts say
But increases in diabetes and obesity could reverse the trend, experts warn
Increasingly common surgery will replace aortic valve to improve blood flow
Mutation can increase risk by up to 40 percent, researchers say
Not tracking heart failure outcomes after discharge leads to readmissions, study finds
It may give doctors new tool in treating and managing heart disease, experts say
Patients taking SSRIs had reduced risk of blood clots, hardened arteries, study found
Medicine-loaded particles delivered directly to stents, researchers say
Serious risks double by waiting even a day after discharge, study finds
Peer pressure also plays a role, study shows
One-fifth of procedures performed in patients aged 80 and older, researchers say
No matter what race or gender, poor people have higher death rates than rich within first decade
Guidelines based on national data point to those heart patients needing closest monitoring
Cardiac patients walking back to health with shelter dogs
However, increased volume is only one factor, researchers say
Pliable electronic devices already tracking heart function in pigs, scientists say