Cholesterol October 28, 2015 Institutions aim to improve survival rates for in-hospital heart attack patients A hospital is a bad place to have a heart attack.
Medications October 28, 2015 Taking NSAIDs with fibrillation meds boosts risk of bleeding People who take blood thinners for atrial fibrillation and also use common painkillers, even briefly, are more likely to suffer serious bleeding, according to a new study.
Medications October 28, 2015 Patients seeking alternatives to statins may undergo rigorous vetting A powerful new class of drugs promises to change the management of heart disease for high-risk patients who struggle to get their cholesterol levels under control—a group that numbers in the millions.
Circulation Issues October 28, 2015 Carmat fits 2nd patient with artificial heart French company Carmat confirmed on Monday that it had fitted a second patient with one of its artificial hearts and would continue its clinical trials on two more patients.
Circulation Issues October 28, 2015 U.S. clears AstraZeneca over heart drug trial The U.S. government has cleared AstraZeneca Plc over a major clinical trial used to win marketing approval for its important new heart drug Brilinta, following an investigation which had cast a shadow over its prospects
Cholesterol October 28, 2015 Sandberg’s husband may have had an arrhythmia The tech-giant husband of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg may have had an arrhythmia before he fell off a treadmill and died, a report said.
Cholesterol October 28, 2015 Citrus fruit extract may lower cholesterol, scientists say The Ache: Common cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can have unpleasant side effects, including muscle aches and weakness.
Health Care October 28, 2015 Hospital websites often understate risks of new valve replacement U.S. hospitals that offer information about a common heart valve replacement procedure often explain the benefits but rarely mention the risks - including doubled risk of stroke - according to a new study.
Nutrition October 28, 2015 Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of artery disease People who eat a Mediterranean diet high in olive oil or nuts may reduce their likelihood of developing clogged leg arteries, according to new research from Spain.
Circulation Issues October 28, 2015 Short walks may reverse damage from prolonged sitting, study says A new study has found that taking a 5-minute walk for each hour you sit could reverse the damage to leg arteries and reduce the risk for heart disease.
Depression October 28, 2015 Stable childhood may lead to healthy adult heart In Finland, kids who have a “stable, healthy” childhood grow up to have better heart health as adults.