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.

Obesity in Adults

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Heart Attack Treatment

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

High Blood Pressure in Children

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

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History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Cholesterol Physiology

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Hypertension Risk Factors

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

What is Cardiology?

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Heart Failure Terminology

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Heart Rate Reserve

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Cardiovascular Drugs

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Heart Failure

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Heart Failure Management

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Structure and Function of the Heart

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Cardiology Procedures

Target Heart Rate

Hypertension Treatment

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

What is high cholesterol?

How the Heart Pumps Blood

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Heart Attack Questions

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

What is Obesity?

What is Heart Rate?

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Dieting for Obese Children

Heart Failure Symptoms

What is Cholesterol?

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

What is a Heart Attack?

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Surviving Heart Attack

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Hypertension Diagnosis

Heart Attack Symptoms

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Heart Failure Prognosis

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Obesity and Blood Pressure

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Heart Failure Causes

Heart Failure Classification

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

People with traumatic spinal cord injuries at higher risk of developing chronic health problems

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI) are at a higher risk of developing a myriad of chronic health problems, regardless of age, location of the injury and prior health status.

4 Nov 2025

UCLA experts call for individualized heart monitoring in breast cancer survivors

As breast cancer survival rates continue to climb - 4.3 million women in the U.S. are currently living with a history of the disease and in the next 10 years that number is expected to rise by another million - heart health has become an increasingly important part of survivorship care.

4 Nov 2025

New initiative aims to accelerate aortic stenosis diagnosis and treatment

People living with aortic stenosis (AS) could gain earlier access to innovative care and treatment thanks to a new effort from the American Heart Association designed to boost clinical trial participation and speed diagnosis of this common but underdiagnosed heart valve condition.

4 Nov 2025

Swapping meat for plant-based options cuts fat but lowers protein, study finds

Replacing meat with plant-based or mycoprotein alternatives in UK diets lowers saturated fat and boosts fiber but reduces protein intake, especially for teens and older adults. The overall saturated fat reduction is too small to meaningfully affect cholesterol levels, researchers report in npj Science of Food.

4 Nov 2025

Flexible drug-delivery patch can promote tissue healing after a heart attack

MIT engineers have developed a flexible drug-delivery patch that can be placed on the heart after a heart attack to help promote healing and regeneration of cardiac tissue.

4 Nov 2025

Three health tech innovators push boundaries to build a brighter future of cardiovascular care

As digital health technologies gain momentum, research is finding that more people are open to artificial intelligence (AI) supported health interventions when those are backed by clinical expertise and rooted in evidence-based guidelines.

4 Nov 2025

New study finds no increased risk of heart and brain infarctions for transgender women

Contrary to previous research, transgender women who use the hormone oestradiol for their transition do not have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke compared to men in the general Dutch population.

4 Nov 2025

Mapping how the heart heals after a heart attack

Over the course of evolution, the human heart has largely lost its ability to regenerate. Our distant ancestors were not afflicted by heart attacks - a condition that emerged primarily with modern lifestyles marked by poor diet, obesity, and other cardiovascular risk factors.

3 Nov 2025

New WashU center aims to transform disease diagnosis through AI imaging

Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is establishing a new center dedicated to developing AI-based imaging tools to improve the diagnosis and precision treatment of cancers, cardiovascular disease, neurological diseases and numerous other conditions.

3 Nov 2025

Heated tobacco and cigarettes cause the same gut and vascular damage, study finds

Italian researchers found that both heated tobacco products (HTPs) and conventional cigarettes trigger oxidative stress, endotoxemia, and gut barrier disruption in adults and children. The findings challenge the perception that HTPs are a safer alternative to smoking.

3 Nov 2025

More frequent use of electrocardiograms could help prevent sudden cardiac death

Many young people who suffered sudden cardiac death had recently sought medical care. More frequent use of electrocardiograms (ECG) could help prevent such cases, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg.

3 Nov 2025

Fewer women participate in cardiac rehabilitation, despite a slew of benefits

For someone who has heart surgery or experiences a major cardiovascular event, cardiac rehabilitation can significantly improve their short and long term recovery.

3 Nov 2025

Atrial dysfunction assessment tool may help identify stroke risk in people with ATTR-CM

A hidden atrial dysfunction may raise stroke risk in people with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM); however, a non-invasive assessment tool may help identify those at increased risk, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Combined analysis of three blood tests enhances heart attack risk prediction

A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease-lipoprotein a (Lp(a)), remnant cholesterol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP)-may help identify high-risk individuals earlier and guide more personalized prevention strategies, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

AI algorithm paired with ECG sensors can accurately detect structural heart diseases

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm paired with the single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors on a smartwatch accurately diagnosed structural heart diseases, such as weakened pumping ability, damaged valves or thickened heart muscle, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Quick bystander CPR improves survival odds in children after cardiac arrest

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed within five minutes of a child's heart stopping nearly doubled their chances of survival, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Resuscitation Science Symposium 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Low-dose aspirin helps reduce the incidence of major cardiovascular event among diabetic individuals

People with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and an elevated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) who took low-dose aspirin were less likely to experience a major cardiovascular event, including heart attack, stroke or death, than people with T2D at similar CVD risk who did not take low-dose aspirin, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Long-term use of melatonin supplements linked to higher risk of heart failure and death

Long-term use of melatonin supplements, often used to promote sleep and address insomnia, was associated with a higher risk of heart failure diagnosis, heart failure hospitalization and death from any cause in chronic insomnia, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Healthy lifestyle habits plus GLP-1 RA drugs can improve heart health of people with Type 2 diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes who combined healthy lifestyle habits with GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications had a greater reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular disease death, compared to people only taking the medication, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Research shows citrus and grape compounds may protect against type 2 diabetes

A six-month clinical trial found that a supplement combining citrus and grape extracts, hesperidin, and chromium significantly reduced fasting blood glucose in prediabetic adults. Participants also saw improved cholesterol and triglyceride levels, returning many to normal metabolic health.

2 Nov 2025