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.

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Heart Failure

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

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Target Heart Rate

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Cardiology Procedures

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Heart Failure Prognosis

What Causes A Heart Attack?

What is Heart Rate?

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Cholesterol Physiology

Heart Failure Management

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

What is Cholesterol?

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Heart Failure Symptoms

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Dieting for Obese Children

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Heart Failure Classification

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

High Blood Pressure in Children

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Hypertension Treatment

Heart Rate Reserve

Structure and Function of the Heart

Heart Attack Questions

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Surviving Heart Attack

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Heart Attack Symptoms

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Heart Failure Terminology

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Cardiovascular Drugs

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

What is Obesity?

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Obesity in Adults

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Hypertension Risk Factors

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

What is Cardiology?

What is high cholesterol?

Hypertension Diagnosis

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Heart Attack Treatment

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

What is a Heart Attack?

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Heart Attack Diagnosis

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Heart Failure Causes

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Study highlights key role of non-contractile cardiac cells in persistent atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common chronic cardiac arrhythmia in clinical practice, is very challenging to treat once it becomes persistent, after which spontaneous return to normal rhythm becomes highly unlikely.

12 Feb 2026

Researchers find leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women

Researchers at Columbia University have found that accidental drug overdose, homicide, and suicide are the leading causes of death among pregnant and postpartum women.

12 Feb 2026

Boosting good immune cells can help fight insulin resistance and diabetes

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine discovered a surprising new way the body can fight insulin resistance and diabetes – by boosting a special type of "good" immune cell in fat tissue.

12 Feb 2026

Aligning overnight fasting with sleep improves heart health

A new Northwestern Medicine study has personalized overnight fasting by aligning it with individuals' circadian sleep-wake rhythm - an important regulator of cardiovascular and metabolic function - without changing their caloric intake.

12 Feb 2026

Alignment-free knitted sleeve for comprehensive cardiovascular monitoring

Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading global cause of mortality, claiming nearly 18 million lives each year.

12 Feb 2026

Can hot baths lower high blood pressure?

A review highlights hot water immersion's potential in lowering blood pressure, emphasizing it as an adjunct therapy alongside traditional treatments.

12 Feb 2026

New roadmap integrates aging into Parkinson disease models

Even though aging is the largest risk factor for Parkinson's disease, the majority of research aimed at taming the able neurodegenerativeincur motor disease has largely left aging out of the mix.

11 Feb 2026

Nurses provide hospital care as safely as doctors

Nurses can safely deliver many services traditionally performed by doctors, with little to no difference in deaths, safety events, or how patients felt about their health, according to a new Cochrane review.

11 Feb 2026

Early heart disease risk factors identified in South Asian adults in the U.S.

South Asian adults in the U. S. were more likely to have risk factors for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by age 45 when compared to white, Black, Chinese or Hispanic adults in the same age group, according to a study published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

11 Feb 2026

Healthy low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets may improve cardiovascular health

The quality of a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbohydrates or fat consumed when it comes to reducing heart disease risk, according to a new study published in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

11 Feb 2026

Night-time traffic noise may affect metabolic health

A new study has found that nighttime noise exposure is associated with changes in blood cholesterol and lipid-related metabolites in adults, which are known risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases.

11 Feb 2026

Semaglutide lowers cardiovascular events even without major weight loss, researchers report

Semaglutide reduced major adverse cardiovascular events in adults with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease regardless of baseline adiposity. Cardiovascular benefit was largely independent of overall weight loss, with waist circumference reduction explaining only part of the effect.

11 Feb 2026

South Asian adults in the U.S. have higher prevalence of risk factors for heart disease

South Asian adults in the U.S. report doing many of the right things for heart health, yet they show significantly higher rates of prediabetes, diabetes and hypertension than white and Chinese adults, and higher than or roughly similar rates to Black and Hispanic patients, according to a new study led by Northwestern Medicine.

11 Feb 2026

Sprint-based exercise reduces panic attacks and improves mental health

High-intensity exercise shows promise in retraining fear responses in panic disorder, providing a sustainable and engaging alternative to traditional therapies.

11 Feb 2026

Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks

This review examines the epidemiology, health risks, neurobiological mechanisms, and emerging treatments related to betel nut addiction worldwide. It highlights strong links with oral cancer, cardiometabolic disease, and addiction pathways while noting limited established therapies and the need for coordinated public health strategies.

11 Feb 2026

High-fat diets cause more damage to metabolic health than carbohydrates

In recent years, many media reports and social media influencers have emphasized the dangers of eating too many carbohydrates.

10 Feb 2026

Eating fewer foods of concern may protect the heart beyond pills

A prospective cohort study in adults with hypertension and or hypercholesterolemia found that lower intake of ultra processed foods or foods flagged by front of pack nutrition warnings was associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk. These associations persisted regardless of cardioprotective medication use, suggesting dietary quality contributes independently to cardiovascular prevention.

10 Feb 2026

Study reveals how inherited genetic abnormalities raise Barrett’s esophagus risk

Case Western Reserve University researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition that dramatically increases the risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, one of the fastest-spreading and deadliest forms of cancer.

10 Feb 2026

Novel computational framework developed for real-time, personalized heart rate variability monitoring

Real-time and early detection of minute changes in the functioning of the cardiovascular system is crucial for managing critically ill patients, such as newborns and older adults, and can significantly affect their outcomes.

10 Feb 2026

Early bone molecular changes signal osteoarthritis progression

Osteoarthritis often goes undetected until cartilage damage is advanced, limiting treatment options. A new study shows that molecular changes in subchondral bone occur earlier and can signal disease progression before cartilage loss.

10 Feb 2026