Those who started on drug therapy alone were more likely to later need urgent stent placement
Study finds risk of cardiovascular death highest in those with 'central obesity'
Review shows no difference between atenolol, metoprolol in warding off heart attack or stroke
Common conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's less likely
Appear to be far less toxic than tobacco cigarettes, researcher says
In patients who were not getting bypass surgery or stents, results and risks were equal
And men more susceptible than women to psychological problems, study finds
One releasing biolimus showed better outcomes than bare metal stents
But experts say coronary artery calcium scans, best at predicting disease, have drawbacks
Symptoms can be subtler than in men, experts say
TNF blockers, other older treatments seemed to cut risk compared to topical meds in study
But industry and some health experts say the food may not be so dangerous
Cardiac enzyme data may enhance diagnosis, but some experts say more study is needed
Insurance status seems to be a better predictor of survival than race, researchers say
No major difference in outcomes of coronary artery bypass graft with minimal or large leg incisions
Early evaluations can catch related developmental problems, experts say
Review found chances of trouble increased most for those working nights
But benefit for low-risk patients isn't clear as test increases cost and radiation exposure
Researchers found two of three already had one risk factor for cardiovascular trouble
Experts say doctors need to cut chances of cardiac trouble before procedure
Heart attack risk is higher when women have demanding jobs, lack decision-making opportunities
Drug should be considered for treating unstable angina along with older drugs, experts say
Older heart patients who experienced confusion took a long time to recover thinking skills
Almost 23 percent of errors were deemed serious, researchers report
The exception may be when hot flashes continue for years or start many years after menopause
Diets rich in plant-based foods a better choice in the long run for women, experts say
Study finds gender differences for recurrent stroke, death, but some cite flawed research
The standby drug had a lower death risk than 3 different meds from the sulfonylurea group
About half of patients with type 2 diabetes were resistant to the pill's effects, study found
Nightmares, elevated heart rate among signs that may increase risk of recurrent attack
Drugs like apixaban have advantages, but bleeding risk requires rapid antidote, researchers say
Patients maintained lower weight, improvement in cholesterol levels
Findings suggest chronic kidney disease could help ID people at risk for heart disease
Agency says the change will end up saving the nation money by cutting health care costs
Experts say statins, not omega-3 supplements, lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health
Images showed many had the beginnings of heart disease even though they had no symptoms
Researchers identify type of cell that blocks blood vessels, and may lead to heart attack, stroke
North Carolina patients were transferred more quickly to hospitals that perform lifesaving procedure
Another study supports the antioxidant goodness of dark, but not milk, chocolate
Assessment of individual patient risks could prevent overtreatment, researchers say
Study finds that simple changes, reinforced by incentives, can reap rewards
Review says getting mineral from food is safer, but expert disagrees
These systems coordinate emergency medical services and hospitals to speed patient care
Better control of risk factors, improved care making the difference, CDC says
Drug helps prevent deadly clots
But the finding for azithromycin needs to be confirmed, expert says
As air quality rose and fell, so did blood-clotting factors, study found
Patients do better when they receive care from a team of health professionals
Just 30 minutes of exposure can damage the lining of the blood vessels, study shows
Researchers stress that CPR and defibrillator use are critical before reaching the ER