But lifestyle modifications, especially exercise, can cut the odds, study says
Genetic variation identifies those with poor glucose control likely to have artery disease
And for those hospitals without dedicated units, telemedicine can bridge gap, study says
Study says triglyceride tests done without fasting simpler, better define those in danger
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%
Increased risk of stroke a major issue in analysis of 33 research projects
Study shows appetite suppressant fenfluramine may damage cardiac valves years later
More bystander CPR, faster patient-to-doctor time would boost survival rates, survey finds
Having more parks, forests, playing fields affects health behaviors, study says
Eating these foods and reducing intake of high-fat dairy, eggs improve odds against disease
Finding could lead to new treatments for stroke victims, study suggests
Periodontal disease rises as the joint ailment worsens, research shows
Study finds tart powder reduced inflammation, cholesterol and belly fat
Attacks are also less severe among people who are active, researchers say
Heart association says cooling body, checking arteries lowers risk of further injury
Things you can control ... and things you can't
Mouse study finds cholesterol-lowering drugs could help women with antiphospholipid syndrome
Suggestions to minimize symptoms
But study also finds 'Oriental' pattern little benefit either way because of salty sauces
Tighter control of levels may prevent complications, study suggests
Study contradicts current recommendations; expert suggests change
Study says blood thinner not prescribed often enough, but notes it's hard to manage
Mouse study finds fetal cells compensated for loss of nearly half of cardiac tissue
But Italian researchers warn only the lowest-risk patients can benefit
They had 32% more microbleeds in several different areas, study finds
Small study finds their levels correlate with cardiovascular trouble
They face twice the risk of second cardiac event 1 to 2 years later
Preoperative use was well-tolerated without adverse respiratory effects, study finds
That raises risk of death from hemorrhagic stroke, researchers say
Estimates of fluid in body compared favorably to results of invasive procedure, study finds
Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems
Those greater than 13 millimeters in width twice as likely to burst, study finds
Study says drug therapy better option for 95% of patients, since stroke risk is low
Death rate lower than for bare-metal devices, study shows
Study finds it could add $10,000 to treatment 'without significant gain' in quality of life
More smoking, hypertension, diabetes may explain statistics, study says
Patients on statin medications 30% more likely to experience trouble, study finds
They face 69% increased risk for heart disease, 56% risk of ischemic stroke, study finds
Technique accurately found bleeding within walls of diseased carotid arteries
Young adults with the common congenital heart defect don't have worse outcomes, study says
And that lack of knowledge could cost you your life
Angioplasty with stenting and endarterectomy successful in preventing ipsilateral stroke
But this makes build-up more vulnerable to future bursts, researchers find
Atorvastatin as beneficial in those over 65 as in younger patients, study says
Bryostatin may also work in patients with Alzheimer's and traumatic injury, study says
Artery-opening device emits drug from a biodegradable polymer
Warfarin could cut stroke risk by 67%, but patients and doctors say drug is hard to manage
More likely to make insulin-resistant proteins, study says
Patients may need to be on telmisartan longer to see positive effect, researchers say
Clinicians use 7 simple variables to gauge in-hospital mortality after coronary intervention