Where you live also factors into the equation, study found
More lenient management safe for many with atrial fibrillation, experts say
Two-thirds return to hospital or die, emphasizing need for better after-care, experts say
Deaths from stroke, infant mortality decline, federal report finds
Her report emphasizes smoking's immediate, powerful effects on lungs, heart
Rivaroxaban appears safe, effective, study finds, although it will cost more than standard drugs
Number of strokes rising in U.S., but deaths drop almost one-third
Another factor to consider when evaluating cardiovascular profile, researchers say
While warfarin is still riskier, doctors should weigh dangers before prescribing, researchers say
But researchers stress that causal link not certain
Study was short but strategy seemed to lower blood pressure in patients who'd failed numerous drugs
Some patients still face clot risk after the artery-opening procedure, researchers explain
The combo seems to reduce clogging of blood vessels better than drugs alone, study finds
By tracking irregular heartbeats, device can alert doctors to heightened clot risk, study finds
Rivaroxaban did as well or better, with easier dose monitoring, in international study
People with these deposits were at higher odds for cardiovascular disease, researchers say
Study found they did not reduce recurrences of dangerous atrial fibrillation
Doing so could reduce risk of high blood pressure, heart disease later in life
But death risk doubled for D-deficient whites, researchers said
And worrying about job loss seemed tied to more heart disease risk factors, researchers add
But excessive consumption is always damaging, doctors say
American Heart Association experts are proposing such a system
Strategy reduced risk but increased side effects, researchers found
Instrument could improve treatment of hypertension in low-income countries, researchers say
Takes an average of 2.6 hours to get to medical center after first symptoms, study finds
As effective as anticlotting drug warfarin among those with atrial fibrillation, study found
Study finds one additional hemorrhage for every 1,250 persons taking the supplement
... But they live just as long, study suggests
Those without blood disorder who were given it were twice as likely to have trouble, review found
'Surrogate clock' could increase the number of patients eligible for clot-busting therapy: researchers
Survival more likely for weekday hospital arrivals, but reasons unknown
Home tests show promise for patients taking warfarin, study finds
Blood thinner could be new, easier-to-manage option for patients taking warfarin, experts say
Aspirin may prevent heart attacks, stroke, kidney failure while statins cut risk of death, studies found
But it's still safer to treat gum disease than not, experts say
Excessive production of sodium-regulating hormone cited in study
But IV bisphosphonates can also benefit patients, researchers note
Extra doses of the B vitamin don't lower risk of stroke, cancer or death, large-scale analysis finds
Study found non-diabetics with the condition were three times more vulnerable
FDA cites product's increased risk for heart attack and stroke
Night-time dosing causes normal dip, reducing risk of heart attack, stroke, study finds
International medical group recommends starting lifestyle changes, drug therapy earlier than usual
Further study might help victims of stroke and other brain injuries, researchers say
Two studies weigh value of using renal function as a way to screen for other problems
Finding could influence the use of statins to prevent heart disease, researchers suggest
Wider use would be cost-effective prevention method, researchers say
Computer calculation also helps doctors develop better care plan, researchers say
But modest benefits may not justify risk from operation in some patients, expert says
Less-invasive option may help patients who can't withstand open-heart surgery
Ablation procedure lets atrial fibrillation patients under 45 avoid long-term meds, expert says