Heart Disease

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Blood pressure is the term used to describe the pressure exerted on the arterial walls as blood flows through them. This pressure is at its highest when the heart contracts and pumps blood through the arteries and is called the systolic pressure.

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Heart Failure Terminology

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Cardiovascular Drugs

Hypertension Risk Factors

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Obesity in Adults

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

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Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Obesity and Blood Pressure

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Cholesterol Physiology

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

What is Cholesterol?

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Surviving Heart Attack

What Causes A Heart Attack?

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Heart Attack Questions

Dieting for Obese Children

Cardiology Procedures

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

What is Heart Rate?

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Heart Attack Diagnosis

What is Cardiology?

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Target Heart Rate

Heart Failure Management

Heart Attack Symptoms

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Heart Attack Treatment

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

What is a Heart Attack?

Structure and Function of the Heart

Hypertension Diagnosis

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Heart Failure Classification

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Heart Failure Prognosis

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Hypertension Treatment

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

What is high cholesterol?

Heart Failure Symptoms

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Heart Failure

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Heart Rate Reserve

What is Obesity?

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

High Blood Pressure in Children

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Cardiothoracic Surgery

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Heart Failure Causes

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Survey: Many Americans unaware of diet's impact on cholesterol

On the heels of updated cholesterol management guidance that recommends earlier screening and establishes target goals for LDL "bad" cholesterol based on an individual's risk factors, a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey finds that one in five U.S. adults is unaware that what they eat directly affects blood cholesterol levels.

8 Jun 2026

Expert review examines widely-held beliefs about dietary protein needs and benefits

A newly published peer-reviewed paper in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition synthesizes findings from a February 2025 scientific workshop.

8 Jun 2026

Extreme temperatures pose growing danger to heart health

Extreme heat and cold are growing cardiovascular risks that can trigger heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and sudden cardiac death, according to a recent scientific statement by experts at Weill Cornell Medicine and other leading institutions.

8 Jun 2026

WHO's new estimates of foodborne diseases may improve global prevention

Researchers from DTU have contributed to the international scientific work behind the WHO's new estimates of the global burden of foodborne diseases, providing countries with a stronger evidence base for preventing illness and prioritising action.

8 Jun 2026

Specific fruit choices boost flavanols for a healthier heart

Including blueberries, plums, blackberries, broad beans or cherries (washed down with green tea) in your five-a-day may be the best way to a healthier heart, new research suggests.

8 Jun 2026

Diabetes drug dramatically lowers heart failure risk in genetic carriers

Rare genetic variants known to cause cardiomyopathy, an inherited cause of a weak heart, can increase the risk of patients developing heart failure.

8 Jun 2026

GLP-1 therapies linked to fewer complications in adults with both obesity and autoimmune disease

Among adults with both obesity and an autoimmune disease, those taking a glucagon-like peptide-receptor 1 agonist (GLP-1RA) medication had lower rates of emergency department visits and were less likely to experience serious cardiac events, such as stroke, pulmonary embolism or death when compared to similar adults who were not taking these medications, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

7 Jun 2026

Infections pose major but overlooked risks in people with diabetes

Infections should be considered a "health hazard" in people living with diabetes, with experts warning that current clinical guidelines fail to reflect a substantial but under-recognized burden of illness, hospitalization and death.

7 Jun 2026

Microbially modified bile acids influence sleep apnea outcomes

Studies in mice reveal a new target for potentially treating and preventing life-threatening cardiovascular complications in the millions of patients with sleep apnea worldwide.

7 Jun 2026

Novel artificial intelligence technology improves eye disease diagnosis

Non-invasive eye scans allow doctors a zoomed-in, three-dimensional look beneath the eye's surface without causing discomfort or pain to the patient.

5 Jun 2026

American Heart Association introduces new certification for stroke coordinators

Stroke remains a leading cause of death and disability in the United States, underscoring the need for effective, coordinated evidence–based care across hospitals and health systems.

5 Jun 2026

Major trials show finerenone preserves kidney function beyond diabetes

A series of major studies has shown that finerenone preserves kidney function, reduces cardiovascular risk, and improves survival across a much broader range of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) than it is currently recommended for.

5 Jun 2026

New review provides practical guidance for longitudinal cardiovascular research

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Cardiovascular disease develops through gradual accumulation of risk factors and progressive vascular damage.

5 Jun 2026

Senior Care Authority kicks off Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month with six science-backed habits that may help reduce dementia risk

An estimated 7.4 million Americans aged 65 and older are now living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association's 2026 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, and that number is projected to climb to nearly 13 million by 2050.

5 Jun 2026

Strength training and cardio combo work best together

Research shows that combining resistance training with aerobic exercise significantly reduces mortality risk, emphasizing the importance of physical activity.

5 Jun 2026

Can Pilates improve heart and metabolic health in a month?

Pilates enhances cardiovascular and metabolic health in previously sedentary women, with notable improvements in heart rate and blood pressure after 4 weeks.

5 Jun 2026

Tobacco giants helped push ultra-processed foods into global markets

New research reveals how major tobacco companies used cigarette-era business tactics to expand packaged food empires, raising fresh questions about the global spread of ultra-processed and hyper-palatable foods.

4 Jun 2026

NWSL and American Heart Association expand CPR awareness efforts

To raise awareness of CPR, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, and the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) today unveiled the 2026 Nation of Lifesavers NWSL Ambassador Class during National CPR and AED Awareness Week, held annually from June 1-7.

4 Jun 2026

Finerenone slows kidney function decline in non-diabetic patients

The drug finerenone significantly slows the decline in kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who do not have diabetes.

4 Jun 2026

Fast food is crowding out grocery access across the U.S.

A 20-year analysis of US neighborhood foodscapes found that food swamps became more common from 2003 to 2023, while food deserts showed little improvement. Rural communities and people relying on public transport faced the greatest barriers to reaching healthy food retailers.

4 Jun 2026