Study finds it bears little relation to actual patient outcomes
Lifestyle changes more likely to prevent second heart attack, study finds
Despite death of Pfizer drug, researchers say investigation of concept should continue
But all patients at heightened risk of blood clots, FDA panel concludes
But the devices may be the cause of blood clots, FDA panel notes
Dutch study finds chance for incident increased at least 30 percent
Safety concerns are raising doubts about the artery-opening devices
While they offer benefits, they may not be appropriate for all heart patients, FDA says
Heart patients with such stents face higher sudden-death risk, cardiologists report.
They're more likely to lack medication and endure delays in care, study finds
Pfizer compound sought to raise 'good' cholesterol, but trial revealed unacceptable death rate
Despite clotting dangers, the devices are still the best option, some cardiologists say
But levels of procyanidins aren't the same in all wines, study says
But the drugs didn't reduce threat of coronary heart disease or overall death
Their odds of second attack are higher than for those with prior history of depression, study finds
Tiny implanted devices are keeping one Texas family alive
Genetics could alter the cells' sodium channel function, study finds
Bivalirudin cut down on bleeding episodes, researchers found
The finding brings experts a step closer to stem cell-based treatments
Widely used 'risk score' underestimates dangers to end-stage patients, study finds
Study finds Aleve boosts heart risks, but expert says data is unreliable
Threat of stroke, heart attack and midlife high blood pressure all increase, study finds
Increasingly, young people are suffering from the obesity-linked illness
Procedure can harm those with low levels of a blood marker, researchers say
Lowers costs of hospital care, study finds
And one in four adults suffered a daylong bout of pain in past month, report found
Condition causes more deaths in first year of life than any other birth defect
Even those who gave it up decades ago had more problems after heart surgery
Using the procedure more than 3 days after an attack does no good, study finds
The finding could eliminate the need for drug-coated stents, study suggests
Medication system could prove a significant advance for heart-disease patients
But get dietary fats from plant sources, not meat, experts say
Some worry the artery-opening devices may contribute to long-term mortality
Actos may be another weapon against heart disease, study finds
All U.S. hospitals should follow these six rules, researchers say
Dancing sometimes offers better results than exercise, researchers report
Morticians and patients willing to donate defibrillators and pacemakers for further use, survey finds.
Risk kicks in before glucose reaches diabetic levels, experts note
Cancer treatment leaves patients prone to heart disease, experts note
Device might help hearts adjust to physical activity, researchers say
It involves abnormalities with heart refilling with blood, not pumping it
Chloroquine is giving clues to the group of risk factors that harm the heart
But not every woman is a candidate for the therapy, so check with your doctor first
But a push from parents is crucial to keeping kids healthy, experts say
Simple heart measurement predicts survival, experts say
Findings suggest the cholesterol-lowering drugs improve survival
Computerized technique reveals blocked arteries
These leg clots can move to the lung and prove fatal, experts say
But they're no substitute for quitting smoking, researchers add
Moderate drinking benefits more than high-risk individuals, study suggests