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.

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Heart Rate Reserve

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

What is high cholesterol?

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

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What is Cardiogenic Shock?

What is Cholesterol?

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Heart Failure Prognosis

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

What is Cardiology?

What is a Heart Attack?

Heart Failure Causes

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Dieting for Obese Children

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Heart Failure Classification

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Surviving Heart Attack

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Heart Failure Symptoms

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Heart Failure

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Heart Failure Terminology

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

What is Heart Rate?

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Hypertension Risk Factors

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Heart Attack Symptoms

Hypertension Treatment

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Heart Failure Diagnosis

High Blood Pressure in Children

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Hypertension Diagnosis

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Heart Failure Management

Heart Attack Questions

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Heart Attack Treatment

Cholesterol Physiology

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

What is Obesity?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Structure and Function of the Heart

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Target Heart Rate

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Cardiovascular Drugs

Obesity in Adults

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Cardiology Procedures

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Age shapes long-term outcomes after multi-arterial CABG strategies

A late-breaking study drawing on more than 15 years of national outcomes data from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD) suggests that the two most commonly used multi-arterial coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) strategies-bilateral internal thoracic artery (BITA) and single internal thoracic artery plus radial artery (SITA+RA)-offer comparable long-term survival overall, with important differences emerging by patient age.

31 Jan 2026

New model predicts redo surgery risk in adult congenital heart disease

Heart specialists at Mayo Clinic today presented new research at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting that redo surgery for adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) remains high-risk, and a clinically applicable national risk assessment model is needed to help patients and care teams make decisions about procedures.

31 Jan 2026

New AI tool helps determine the risk of secondary heart attacks in cancer patients

University researchers have pioneered a new tool to determine the risk of secondary heart attacks in cancer patients using Artificial Intelligence.

31 Jan 2026

"Go Red. Shop with Heart." campaign mobilizes retailers to support womens heart health

More than 4 in 10 women in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, such as heart disease or stroke - a figure that is only expected to grow. Each year, heart disease and stroke kill more women than all forms of cancer combined.

31 Jan 2026

Most Americans would consider swapping classic Super Bowl party fare for plant-based options, poll finds

It is estimated that Americans will consume 1.48 billion chicken wings during the Super Bowl, but a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult poll finds that most Americans, 56%, would consider trying a plant-based alternative such as Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites while watching the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Feb. 8.

31 Jan 2026

Cardiology consults post-surgery may reduce heart risks and mortality rates

An estimated 4.2 million people die within 30 days of surgery worldwide each year. A new study, published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday), suggests that deaths and serious heart disease might be prevented if some patients see a specialist heart doctor as part of their post-surgery care.

30 Jan 2026

AI-driven model enhances treatment decisions for cancer patients after heart attack

Cancer patients who suffer a heart attack face a dangerous mix of risks, which makes their clinical treatment particularly challenging.

30 Jan 2026

FIU establishes hub for cardiovascular innovation

With cardiovascular disease remaining the leading cause of death in the United States, this Heart Month (February), FIU is establishing an interdisciplinary center designed to accelerate breakthroughs in heart disease research, education, and innovation.

30 Jan 2026

‘I can’t tell you’: Attorneys, relatives struggle to find hospitalized ICE detainees

Lydia Romero strained to hear her husband's feeble voice through the phone.

30 Jan 2026

Daily coffee intake linked to fewer atrial fibrillation relapses

The study reveals that moderate coffee consumption may lower atrial fibrillation recurrence risk post-cardioversion, highlighting coffee's potential benefits.

30 Jan 2026

Antiplatelet medications linked to worse outcomes in people hospitalized with a brain bleed

Analysis of hospital registry data found that people who were hospitalized due to bleeding in the brain and who had taken multiple antiplatelet medications, or medications stronger than aspirin, were more likely to die before leaving the hospital compared to those not taking any antiplatelet medication, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Electromagnetic therapy that stimulates the brain reduces overall disability in stroke survivors

A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced overall disability in stroke survivors compared to survivors who received sham (inactive) electromagnetic stimulation combined with physical therapy, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

People with cerebral amyloid angiopathy more likely to develop dementia

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) is a condition where protein (called amyloid) builds up in the brain, making blood vessels weak.

29 Jan 2026

Sharing thoughts and feelings may enhance recovery in stroke survivors

Stroke survivors who were uncomfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings about their condition and future had slower physical and cognitive recovery after their stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Aneurysm with a cervical artery dissection may not increase risk of stroke later

People who developed a type of aneurysm with a cervical artery dissection (a tear in the inner lining of the neck artery wall), a known cause of stroke, particularly in young adults, did not have an increased risk of stroke within the six months after diagnosis, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Ischemic stroke increases expectant mother's risk for another stroke during or soon after pregnancy

Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother's odds of having another stroke during pregnancy and within six weeks of childbirth, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Older adults' driving habits may provide early warning signs of cognitive decline or dementia

Older adults' driving habits revealed clues about their brain health and may provide early warning signs of cognitive decline or dementia, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

New calculator accurately estimates the risk of dementia after a stroke

A new risk calculator accurately estimated the likelihood of adults developing dementia within ten years after a stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Smartwatch app to track social interactions of stroke survivors may help maximize recovery

A smartwatch app designed to measure social interactions of hospitalized stroke survivors may enable new treatments to preserve or enhance cognition, social engagement and quality of life after a stroke, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.

29 Jan 2026

Nitrate source matters more than nitrate amount

Findings suggest that plant-sourced nitrates may reduce dementia risk, while animal and water sources are linked to increased risk, emphasizing diet quality.

29 Jan 2026