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.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Heart Failure Causes

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Cholesterol Physiology

Dieting for Obese Children

Heart Attack Symptoms

Obesity in Adults

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Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Hypertension Treatment

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Cardiovascular Drugs

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Heart Failure Terminology

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

What is Cardiology?

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

What is high cholesterol?

Heart Failure Management

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Heart Rate Reserve

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Hypertension Diagnosis

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

What is Heart Rate?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Heart Failure Classification

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Hypertension Risk Factors

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Heart Attack Treatment

What is a Heart Attack?

Target Heart Rate

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

What is Cholesterol?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

High Blood Pressure in Children

What is Obesity?

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Cardiology Procedures

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Surviving Heart Attack

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Heart Failure

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Heart Attack Questions

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Structure and Function of the Heart

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Heart Failure Symptoms

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Heart Failure Prognosis

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

New surgical technique enlarges aortic roots for larger valve implants

When replacing the aortic valve, a small aortic root can limit the size of the prosthetic valve that can be implanted.

16 Oct 2026

Drug-coated balloons offer an alternative to permanent heart stents

Thousands of heart patients could be treated without having a metal stent permanently implanted in their arteries - according to research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

15 Oct 2026

Parents know fruit and vegetables are healthy, but many underestimate how much children need

A qualitative study involving 15 Swedish parents found that although most recognized the health benefits of fruit and vegetables, many underestimated recommended daily intake and considered serving vegetables at dinner sufficient. Researchers identified four overlapping parental roles influencing children's eating habits and suggested that clearer guidance on quantities, serving frequency, and practical feeding approaches could help families improve consumption.

15 Oct 2026

AI study of 101,000 patients links brown fat to heart and mental health

In a retrospective analysis of PET-CT records from 101,243 patients, researchers found that detectable brown fat was associated with lower prevalence of cardiometabolic and psychiatric conditions, while greater activity, particularly in the axillary region, was linked to more favourable metabolic outcomes. Medication screening identified losartan, which increased brown fat thermogenic activity in laboratory experiments and energy expenditure in mice, although its effects on human brown fat remain unproven.

15 Oct 2026

New scientific statement urges doctors to prescribe exercise for heart health

Exercise should be prescribed as a foundational component of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment, according to a new American College of Cardiology Scientific Statement published today in JACC, its flagship journal.

15 Oct 2026

Heart failure alters bone marrow to promote harmful inflammation

Heart failure (HF) alters the bone marrow (BM), reducing protective cells that regulate inflammation, reports a study conducted at Science Tokyo.

15 Oct 2026

Coffee drinkers had fewer repeat blood clots in a Norwegian study

A Norwegian study involving 2,071 patients found that those who reported drinking 1 to 2 cups of coffee daily before their first venous thromboembolism had a 51% lower estimated risk of recurrence than non-drinkers. The association was strongest among patients whose initial blood clot was provoked, although the observational study could not establish that coffee consumption prevents recurrence.

14 Oct 2026

A study of 2.3 million California children raises questions about lithium in water

Researchers analyzed healthcare records from more than 2.3 million children in California and found that those living in counties with higher lithium concentrations in water sources had 60% higher adjusted odds of a Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) diagnosis. A separate New York analysis supported an association at a lower lithium threshol

14 Oct 2026

Losing weight is one thing. Keeping your muscle is another, experts say

The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) position stand concludes that sustained calorie restriction drives weight loss, while adequate protein intake and resistance training help preserve lean mass. Reviewing intermittent fasting, ketogenic diets, and other dietary approaches, the authors emphasize individualized nutrition plans, body composition, and sustainable weight management rather than rapid weight loss alone.

14 Oct 2026

New project receives $2.3 million to develop a database and AI model to identify therapeutic peptides

A group of scientists led by Joseph Brown, assistant professor at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, has received $2.3 million USD in funding to develop a database and AI training model to identify peptides with therapeutic potential.

14 Oct 2026

Common blood pressure drug boosts brown adipose tissue activity and metabolism

Scientists have discovered that the drug losartan, commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, boosts brown adipose tissue activity in mice, enhancing their metabolism.

14 Oct 2026

Early vasopressin use does not improve septic shock survival

A new study from researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City found that starting an advanced medication earlier for critically ill patients with life-threatening septic shock does not improve their survival, shorten hospital stays, or improve their recovery compared with waiting until their condition potentially worsens.

14 Oct 2026

Biomechanical strain keeps heart valves strong for decades

Collagen plays a critical role in keeping heart valves strong, but the heart is surrounded by enzymes designed to break down collagen.

14 Oct 2026

Chronic inflammation spikes during the earliest phase of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome

In a nationally representative sample of more than 4,000 American adults, a common marker of inflammation was nearly doubled in people in the first stage of the syndrome, defined by excess or unhealthy body fat, compared with those with no metabolic risk factors.

14 Oct 2026

Nature-based activities may offer lasting relief from loneliness

About one in three Americans and one in six people worldwide feel lonely on a regular basis, a troubling reality that has prompted some public health officials to declare an "epidemic of loneliness."

13 Oct 2026

Extended Medicaid coverage increases postpartum care for high-risk women

Extending Medicaid coverage to 12 months after childbirth increased postpartum health care utilization among women with pregnancy complications such as diabetes and hypertension, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

13 Oct 2026

ACLM launches resources to meet new medical nutrition requirements

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) has launched two resources to help medical schools meet new federal nutrition requirements and to support practicing physicians seeking education relevant to state-level nutrition education requirements.

13 Oct 2026

Women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome more likely to have Alzheimer's and dementia

Alzheimer's disease and dementia may be more common in women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a review of existing evidence published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

13 Oct 2026

Replacement chemical for harmful phthalates may restrict fetal growth

A chemical used to make plastic more flexible, once introduced as a safer substitute for older additives now known to be harmful, may itself also be harmful, slowing babies' growth in the womb, a new study shows.

13 Oct 2026

Beyond ‘bad’ cholesterol: new clues to the risk of heart disease

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, shed new light on the remaining risk of heart disease, even after the known risk factor of ‘bad’ cholesterol is brought down to a healthy level.

13 Oct 2026