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.

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Hypertension Treatment

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Surviving Heart Attack

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Obesity in Adults

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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What is high cholesterol?

What is Heart Rate?

Structure and Function of the Heart

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Heart Rate Reserve

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Obesity and Blood Pressure

What is Cardiology?

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Heart Attack Symptoms

Hypertension Risk Factors

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Heart Failure

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heart Rate Abnormalities

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Target Heart Rate

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heart Failure Terminology

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Heart Failure Classification

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Cardiology Procedures

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Cardiovascular Drugs

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Heart Attack Treatment

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Cholesterol Physiology

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Heart Attack Questions

What is a Heart Attack?

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Heart Failure Prognosis

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

What is Obesity?

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Heart Failure Symptoms

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Heart Failure Management

Heart Failure Causes

What is Cholesterol?

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Dieting for Obese Children

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

High Blood Pressure in Children

Hypertension Diagnosis

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Intensive LDL cholesterol-lowering shows major benefits for heart disease patients

Using cholesterol-lowering medications more intensively to achieve a more aggressive target for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reduced the rate of major cardiovascular events by one-third among patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

28 Mar 2026

Evolocumab reduces cardiac events in high-risk diabetic patients

The cholesterol-lowering therapy evolocumab reduced the risk of major adverse cardiac events by nearly one-third among patients who had no known significant atherosclerosis and had diabetes, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

28 Mar 2026

Home-delivered DASH diet improves blood pressure and cholesterol outcomes

Black adults with high blood pressure who received dietitian counseling and home deliveries of groceries aligned with the DASH diet—meaning high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, nuts, seeds, legumes and lean proteins—had an average overall reduction in systolic blood pressure of 7 mm Hg at three months overall and a 5 mm Hg reduction compared with participants who received only basic dietary guidance and a grocery stipend, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

28 Mar 2026

Investigational drug lowers angiotensinogen but shows unclear blood pressure benefits

The investigational drug tonlamarsen—which is designed to lower blood pressure by reducing the production of angiotensinogen, a protein that turns into the hormone that regulates blood pressure—caused a significant and sustained drop in angiotensinogen but its impact on blood pressure was less clear, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

28 Mar 2026

Intensive cholesterol‑lowering therapy reduces first major cardiac event in high‑risk patients with diabetes

Mass General Brigham researchers found that the intensive cholesterol‑lowering therapy evolocumab reduced the risk of a first major cardiovascular event in high‑risk patients who did not have known atherosclerosis (the build-up of plaque inside artery walls) but did have diabetes.

28 Mar 2026

Hypercortisolism found in many patients with resistant hypertension

The MOMENTUM study found 27 percent of patients with resistant hypertension have hypercortisolism. This is a significant finding, demonstrating that hypercortisolism is more common in these patients than previously understood by researchers and clinicians.

28 Mar 2026

$Heart health linked to higher fracture risk in postmenopausal women$

Heart health linked to higher fracture risk in postmenopausal women

Postmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis, even a low-impact fall can result in a serious hip, back or wrist injury.

27 Mar 2026

New mother’s experience highlights importance of postpartum heart care

At 35, Brooklyn resident Luyba Caloras was healthy, with no history of heart problems and no reason to think she was at risk of them. But pregnancy can act as a stress test on the heart—and soon after delivering her son at NYU Langone Health on February 3, 2024, she was diagnosed with a complication she never expected.

27 Mar 2026

Updated heart guidelines urge earlier screening for high blood cholesterol

For the first time since 2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for screening and managing blood cholesterol levels has been updated and jointly published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation.

27 Mar 2026

New algorithm enables precise subtyping of metabolic liver disease

Metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a clinically heterogeneous condition with highly variable outcomes affecting more than 30% individuals globally.

26 Mar 2026

Heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms

New research published in Nature Cardiovascular Research reveals that heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms, suggesting that the two cardiovascular conditions may be less distinct than previously thought.

26 Mar 2026

American Heart Association funds student programs to expand CPR training

According to American Heart Association data, 9 out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR more than half of the time.

26 Mar 2026

Heavily processed foods may raise heart disease risk beyond poor nutrition alone

A 2026 review in Cardiology in Review reports that higher intake of ultra-processed foods is consistently associated with greater risks of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality across cohort studies and meta-analyses. The paper also highlights plausible mechanisms involving gut dysbiosis, oxidative stress, and NF-κB-driven inflammation, with additives such as emulsifiers, preservatives, dyes, and sweeteners discussed as potential contributors.

26 Mar 2026

Men show major gaps in male fertility knowledge, study finds

A study of 156 adult men found that knowledge about male fertility was generally low across both medical and lifestyle-related topics, with only 5 of 25 questions answered correctly by most respondents. Older men, those with a medical background, and those with suspected or treated infertility tended to score higher, while supplement use was common despite limited fertility literacy.

26 Mar 2026

Healthy thymus gland linked to longer life and immune stability

The thymus is a small organ located in the upper chest that plays a central role in the immune system: it produces T cells - specialized immune cells that recognize and fight pathogens.

26 Mar 2026

Mentally active sitting linked to reduced risk of dementia

New research distinguishing between passive and mentally active sitting in association with dementia has found that adults who engaged in extended durations of mentally passive sedentary behaviors had a higher risk of dementia.

26 Mar 2026

The lifelong cardiovascular impact of placental abruption

Rutgers Health research shows the risk of developing early cardiovascular disease or dying from cardiovascular disease by the age of 28 was 4.6 times higher among people born to mothers who had a placental abruption during their pregnancy.

26 Mar 2026

New brain atlas reveals how the human neocortex forms over time

In a bid to better understand, and potentially treat, a host of conditions that affect early cognition, neurodevelopment and the brain later in life, investigators at Johns Hopkins Medicine and colleagues throughout the world have been mapping the molecular construction of the human brain.

25 Mar 2026

Estradiol patches as effective as injections for locally advanced prostate cancer

Hormone patches are as good at controlling locally advanced prostate cancer as the injections typically used to deliver hormone therapy, according to the results of a large clinical trial led by UCL (University College London) researchers.

25 Mar 2026

Excessive consumption of dietary sodium linked to new-onset heart failure

Excessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according to a report from Vanderbilt Health.

25 Mar 2026