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.

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Heart Failure Prognosis

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Surviving Heart Attack

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Hypertension Treatment

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COPD and Sleep Apnea

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Heart Failure

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Heart Failure Causes

What is high cholesterol?

Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart Rate Abnormalities

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Heart Failure Management

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Obesity in Adults

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Cardiovascular Drugs

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Target Heart Rate

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

What is Cardiology?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Heart Rate Reserve

Heart Failure Terminology

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Heart Attack Questions

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Cholesterol Physiology

What is Obesity?

Heart Attack Treatment

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

What is Heart Rate?

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Hypertension Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Hypertension Risk Factors

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heart Failure Symptoms

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Structure and Function of the Heart

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Dieting for Obese Children

Heart Failure Classification

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

What is a Heart Attack?

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

High Blood Pressure in Children

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

What is Cholesterol?

Cardiology Procedures

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Untreated sleep apnea may cost the UK and US billions annually

Untreated obstructive sleep apnea may be costing the UK and US economies billions of pounds/dollars in lost productivity every year, with a considerable proportion of working age adults experiencing symptoms indicative of the breathing disorder, suggests an analysis published online in the journal Thorax.

24 Feb 2026

Combined GLP-1 and GLP-2 treatment appears safe but does not beat placebo for obesity

In a 12-week randomized phase IIa trial in adults with obesity, the dual GLP-1/GLP-2 receptor agonist dapiglutide was well tolerated but did not achieve statistically significant weight loss compared with placebo at 4 mg or 6 mg doses. Although the higher dose showed modest within-group weight reduction and improved HbA1c, unexpectedly substantial placebo-associated weight loss limited the observed treatment effect.

24 Feb 2026

Attacks on healthcare surge in Ukraine

As Ukraine enters the fifth year of full-scale war, its people have endured the highest number of attacks on their health care in 2025 – increasing by nearly 20% compared to 2024.

24 Feb 2026

Transforming obese fat cells into energy burners

Ordinary fat cells in obese animals can be induced to burn energy stores, generating substantial heat, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

23 Feb 2026

WashU Medicine receives 80 million to study exceptional longevity

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received an $80 million grant to continue research into the mysteries of exceptional longevity.

23 Feb 2026

Rethinking cardiovascular risk assessment in women

Less artery-clogging plaque in women's arteries did not appear to protect them from heart disease compared to men, according to a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, an American Heart Association journal.

23 Feb 2026

Study finds microplastics in most prostate tumors

Small fragments of plastic were found in nine out of 10 patients with prostate cancer, and in higher levels inside tumors than in nearby noncancerous tissue, a new study finds.

23 Feb 2026

Study finds most YouTube advice on morning sickness lacks scientific evidence and some may pose risks

Researchers analysed highly viewed YouTube videos on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and found most recommendations lacked strong scientific evidence. Some advice appeared potentially unsafe, highlighting the need for clearer evidence-based guidance for pregnant women online.

23 Feb 2026

Moments of awe show measurable links to reduced loneliness in daily life

Daily diary data from healthcare workers and community adults during COVID lockdowns showed that people reported less loneliness on days when they experienced greater awe. This association was partly explained by increased feelings of connectedness to nature, although the observational design prevents causal conclusions.

23 Feb 2026

Sex differences in coronary plaque burden and cardiovascular event risk revealed

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common cause of death globally. In CAD, plaques composed of cholesterol, fats, calcium and other compounds accumulate and create obstructions in the coronary vessels that supply blood to the heart.

23 Feb 2026

Single prenatal exposure to fungicide linked to disease across 20 generations

A single exposure to a toxic fungicide during pregnancy can increase the risk of disease for 20 subsequent generations - with inherited health problems worsening many generations after exposure.

20 Feb 2026

Physical function metrics improve mortality prediction in elderly heart failure patients

Current models of mortality risk after heart failure (HF) rely primarily on cardiac-specific clinical variables and may underestimate risk in elderly East Asian patients.

20 Feb 2026

Rising primary PCI rates do not correlate with lower heart attack mortality in Europe

An increase in the number of percutaneous coronary interventions does not appear to have resulted in reduced mortality rates, according to results presented today at the EAPCI Summit 2026.

20 Feb 2026

Delirium after cardiac procedures carries serious long-term risks

Delirium is a sudden onset of acute confusion in which those affected are disoriented, have impaired attention, and experience altered perception -often accompanied by hallucinations or sleep disturbances.

20 Feb 2026

New insights on spontaneous coronary artery dissection in young patients

New insights into spontaneous coronary artery dissection – a devastating cause of heart attacks in young, healthy patients – were presented today at the EAPCI Summit 2026.

20 Feb 2026

Italian registry sheds light on acute coronary syndromes in women

Preliminary results from an Italian registry describe the risk profile of women experiencing acute coronary syndromes and provide insights to improve management.

19 Feb 2026

New guidelines outline comprehensive care for acute pulmonary embolism

Early detection and prompt treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), a sudden and potentially life-threatening blood clot that blocks arteries in the lungs, is critical.

19 Feb 2026

Study reveals long-term health risks after chemotherapy for testicular cancer

A large, multi-center study recently published online in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN) provides new insight into the long-term health effects of contemporary chemotherapy regimens used to treat testicular cancer, highlighting differences in renal function, cardiovascular risk, and the overall burden of chronic health conditions among survivors.

19 Feb 2026

Insufficient sleep raises heart rhythm disorder risk in adults

Getting enough sleep may be more important for heart health than many busy professionals realize. A new multicenter study conducted by researchers from Kumamoto University and the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, has found that insufficient sleep is linked to a higher risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) among working-age adults.

19 Feb 2026

Gut bacteria patterns help predict insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes, study finds

Researchers used 16S rRNA sequencing and machine learning to identify gut microbiome patterns associated with insulin resistance severity in people with type 2 diabetes. XGBoost models showed that specific bacterial genera, including Bacteroides and Faecalibacterium, help distinguish individuals with higher insulin resistance from healthy controls.

19 Feb 2026