Within 6 hours of first signs of chest pain, 75 percent got medical help, study says
But more research needed, experts say, citing several limitations with the trial
NSAIDs, which include ibuprofen, aspirin and other meds, might hike risks for heart patients, researchers say
Risk 10 times higher in HIV patients with abnormal results compared with general population: study
Many heart attack patients may undergo unnecessary, costly procedure, experts warn
Study found new system reduced neurological damage among patients
Combo of high sodium, low potassium called 'double whammy' for cardiovascular risk
But only half of non-emergency artery-opening procedures were deemed appropriate
NSAIDS, cox-2 inhibitors have been associated with other cardiovascular problems, researchers say
Risks outweigh benefits, even for people without pre-existing heart disease, researchers say
A major cause of death inside hospitals, study finds
In North Carolina, statewide coordination sped up lifesaving hospital transfers, researchers say
Culprit may be certain type of arterial plaque more common among blacks than whites
Early trial suggests these engineered grafts have promise, but more study needed
But dose of aspirin was key to experimental drug Brilinta's success, study found
Researchers saw a lower risk with metformin, but experts say study's not the final word
Can increase risk of cardiovascular problems in patients with kidney disease, agency says
Black Americans tend to go to centers that take longer to transfer patients for treatment, study finds
But risk drops for men who have given up tobacco for 10 years, study finds
Study stresses the need to get to centers that can clear blockages quickly
Heart disease more likely cause of death, researchers find
A CPR pause of 20 seconds or more before electric shock to heart cuts chance of survival, study finds
Medicare heads say offering the tests free will save money long term, but critics disagree
Multi-agency effort will focus on encouraging exercise, healthy eating
FDA sees small but increased risk in patients taking the medicine
Medicare patients turned away from nearest hospital more likely to die, study finds
A push to recognize and treat heart attacks in women has unintended consequence, expert says
Cardiovascular trouble reduced as much as 25 percent by cholesterol drug in this high-risk group
Study found patients are also less likely to receive lifesaving treatments
Short-term studies found no harm to vascular health
Risk associated, in part, with mother's body size, placenta size and shape at birth, researchers say
High anxiety linked to greater inflammation, study finds
1 in 4 tested had heart abnormality or symptoms that required further screening, study finds
Giving fish oil capsules along with standard care made clots easier to break up, researchers found
NIH terminated study 18 months early, citing no drop in heart attacks, strokes for users
Low cost, better adherence are pluses, but side effects could be problem, experts say
But overall risk due to new-onset atrial fibrillation still fairly low, researchers say
Study suggests it can lead to unneeded aggressive, invasive procedures and treatments
Inspra reduced cardiovascular complications, including irregular heart rhythm
Action comes 8 months after use of controversial medicine was restricted due to heart risks
But not enough patients take advantage of these programs, experts say
10-year review suggests efforts to combat cardiac problems may be paying off
Study finds Procrit offers no cardiac protection, may increase risk after acute attack
Before receiving heart stent, fewer than half of patients found to be on recommended medications
Cholesterol levels improved even better in young patients than adults, study found
Study in Bangladesh finds it may raise the risk of heart disease
50% of victims survived, compared with 36% in other indoor public places
Leads of the minimally invasive device are just under the skin, making patient care easier, researchers say
But, European researchers acknowledge younger, white volunteers may have skewed results
People on the go 20 or more days per month had more cardiovascular risk factors