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.

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

What is Heart Rate?

Target Heart Rate

What is a Heart Attack?

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

COPD and Sleep Apnea

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

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What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Cardiothoracic Surgery

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Heart Rate Reserve

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Cardiology Procedures

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Dieting for Obese Children

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Hypertension Risk Factors

Heart Failure Management

What is high cholesterol?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Heart Failure Prognosis

Obesity in Adults

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

What is Cardiology?

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Cholesterol Physiology

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Heart Attack Treatment

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Heart Failure Terminology

What is Obesity?

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

What Causes A Heart Attack?

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

High Blood Pressure in Children

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Heart Failure Diagnosis

What is Cholesterol?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Structure and Function of the Heart

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Hypertension Diagnosis

Heart Failure Symptoms

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Cardiovascular Drugs

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Hypertension Treatment

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Heart Failure Classification

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Surviving Heart Attack

Heart Failure Causes

Heart Attack Symptoms

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Heart Attack Questions

Heart Failure

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Early adulthood hypertension linked to heart and kidney disease later in life

Higher blood pressure during young adulthood is likely linked to a higher risk of heart disease and kidney disease later in life, reinforcing the importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure at younger ages, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026.

23 Mar 2026

New NYU study identifies lower heat risk thresholds for vulnerable older adults

Nationally, heat-related mortality has risen by nearly 17 % per year since 2016. As a result, New York City now issues heat alerts and opens cooling centers when the heat index is forecast to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for at least two consecutive days or a heat index of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for any length of time.

23 Mar 2026

AI-assisted decision support system improves stroke care and long-term outcomes

A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze scans after a stroke alongside treatment recommendations is associated with better quality care and long term outcomes for patients compared with usual care, finds a study from China published by The BMJ today.

23 Mar 2026

Replacing sedentary time improves insulin resistance in adolescents

Adolescents who replaced just half an hour of sedentary behaviors, such as sitting on the couch or spending time at the computer, each day for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity or sleep may lower their insulin resistance, a key factor in preventing the development of Type 2 diabetes, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026.

23 Mar 2026

Early biomarker predicts cognitive impairment after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Routine early measurement of neurofilament light chain could help improve prediction of cognitive impairment after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to a study presented today at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026, the annual congress of the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

23 Mar 2026

GLP-1 drugs cut heart and kidney risks in type 1 diabetes study

In a large target trial emulation of 174,678 people with type 1 diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonist initiation was associated with lower risks of major cardiovascular events and end-stage kidney disease over five years. The study also found no increased risk of hospitalization for diabetic ketoacidosis or severe hypoglycemia, supporting further randomized trials of GLP-1RAs as adjunctive therapy in type 1 diabetes.

22 Mar 2026

‘How low can you go?’ The shifting guidelines for blood pressure control

The patient initially came to see Mark Supiano in 2017 because her family was concerned about her short-term memory loss.

20 Mar 2026

Balancing sitting and movement may lower the risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

During pregnancy, women can reduce their risk of developing a hypertensive disorder by nearly 30% by limiting sedentary time to no more than eight hours a day and increasing light, everyday physical activity to at least seven hours a day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026.

19 Mar 2026

Scientists reveal how light-activated drugs change receptor activity

Rendering a drug effective or ineffective in a flash at the appropriate location – this is the focus of research in photopharmacology.

19 Mar 2026

Study identifies protein biomarker and potential treatment for schizophrenia

Current schizophrenia medications treat symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, but do little for cognitive symptoms like disorganized thinking or executive dysfunction.

19 Mar 2026

Expanded access to rotational atherectomy maintains safety in PCI procedures

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a standard treatment for significant coronary artery disease. Cardiologists use a catheter to place a stent that opens up the blockage and restores blood flow to the heart.

19 Mar 2026

A healthier thymus predicts longer life and lower cancer and heart disease risk in adults

Imaging-based analysis of over 27,000 adults shows that better thymic health is strongly associated with lower all-cause mortality, reduced lung cancer risk, and improved cardiovascular outcomes. The findings suggest the thymus remains biologically relevant in adulthood, linking immune aging, inflammation, and chronic disease risk, although causality cannot be established.

19 Mar 2026

Genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease may be modified by higher meat intake

Older people with a genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease did not experience the expected increase in cognitive decline and dementia risk if they consumed relatively large amounts of meat.

19 Mar 2026

Young women face rising mortality rates from high blood pressure

Nearly 1 in 2 Americans has high blood pressure—sometimes called the "silent killer" because it harms the heart and blood vessels—but many people don't know they have it.

19 Mar 2026

Early morning workouts may improve cardiometabolic health

People who regularly exercised early in the morning were significantly less likely to have coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or obesity compared with people who exercised later in the day, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

19 Mar 2026

Alcohol health risks depend on beverage type and consumption habits

While high alcohol intake has been associated with worse health outcomes regardless of the type of alcohol consumed, the potential impacts of low to moderate alcohol intake appear to vary by beverage type, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

19 Mar 2026

New tool helps thousands achieve better blood pressure control

A blood pressure program adopted across the University of California's six academic medical centers has effectively lowered hypertension and prevented serious disease or death for thousands of patients, according to a new study led by UC San Francisco.

18 Mar 2026