Widely used statin drug helps lower bad cholesterol
Heart treatment might need to take gender into account, researcher says
In study, early morning hours were the worst time
Recommended time is seldom met in switching patients to angioplasty or stent facility, study finds
Curbing calories and alcohol intake can help prevent season-related heart attacks, strokes
Statins reduce heart risks without raising odds of cancer, other illnesses, research shows
Controversial painkiller was pulled from the market in 2004 due to heightened heart attack, stroke risk
New study shows fine balance: too much or too little raises death, hospitalization risk
Being out of shape might boost workers' odds for heart attack, researchers say
Higher blood pressures linked to more deaths from cardiovascular and heart disease
Older males more likely to get preventive medications, researchers say
Vitamin has anti-inflammatory effects on the arteries, researchers note
Healthier profile might delay cardiac problems until old age, researchers say
3 studies show cells sourced from bone marrow or the heart itself may help after heart attack
Dronedarone trial cut short after excess of deaths in patients with permanent form of atrial fibrillation
In early trial, it lowered LDL levels by up to 64 percent
Eliminating co-pay increased adherence, reduced costs, study says
Dental office visits protect the heart by curbing growth of harmful bacteria, researchers say
Doctors should look for history of sexual, physical abuse, researchers say
Study found it cut odds of death and heart attack, but bleeding risk needs monitoring, experts say
Problems can emerge even if no weight gain is evident, researcher says
The risk is highest among older people and those with a history of heart problems
While doing so lowers blood pressure, it might raise cholesterol, other risk factors for heart disease
Report details cases of three boys in Texas who smoked K2 and then suffered attacks
New guidelines on managing heart disease also call for cardiac rehab
After feeding, snake blood has high levels of enzymes that protect the heart
Million Hearts initiative aims to reduce strokes, heart attacks by 1 million in five years
Patients doing so had better heart health than those on a morning schedule, study shows
Trouble sleeping may increase risk as much as 45 percent, researchers say
Study suggests a link, but more research is needed
Findings suggest clot-preventing measures should be considered in this patient group, researchers say
Number of cases is down, but there are still too many, expert says
But certain populations still lag behind trend, especially in the South, experts warn
The procedure, already used in younger patients, helps avoid open-heart surgery, researchers note
And women are more likely than men to need emergency treatment 6 months later, study finds
Study suggests infertility may explain the link
Study showed increased chances of bleeding for those taking SSRIS, antiplatelet meds after heart attack
No effect seen when people drank polyphenols in dairy-based drinks, researchers say
Five genes added to the list of many already known to affect risk of coronary artery disease, study says
Program has potential for those who have suffered mild brain attack, but experts urge more study
Effect only lasts up to 6 hours, seems to affect mainly those already at risk, study suggests
Often, slowdown comes during patient transfers to another hospital, study finds
Study found those on Medicaid, Medicare fared worse than those with private insurance
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year, experts say
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year
Researchers find an association, but don't prove 'cause and effect,' study says
Independent risk factor for heart disease, stroke and death, researchers say
Study of seven U.S., Canadian cities finds disparities in both countries
Imaging technology suggests novel treatment may help prevent some heart disease, researchers say
Hormonal changes not linked to fatal heart attacks in older women, researchers say