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.

What is a Heart Attack?

Heart Failure Management

Hypertension Risk Factors

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Obesity and Blood Pressure

Heart Rate Reserve

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

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Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Heart Failure Symptoms

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Hypertension Treatment

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Cardiovascular Drugs

What is Obesity?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Heart Attack Treatment

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Dieting for Obese Children

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Cholesterol Physiology

Heart Attack Questions

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Hypertension Diagnosis

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

What is Cholesterol?

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

What is Heart Rate?

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Heart Attack Symptoms

Surviving Heart Attack

What is Cardiology?

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Heart Failure Terminology

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Heart Failure Causes

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Target Heart Rate

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Heart Failure

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Heart Failure Classification

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Cardiology Procedures

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Heart Failure Prognosis

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Obesity in Adults

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Structure and Function of the Heart

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

High Blood Pressure in Children

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Cardiovascular Disease Research

What is high cholesterol?

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

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

Digital CBT reduces anxiety and improves recovery after heart attack

Digital CBT treatment reduced cardiac-related anxiety and improved patients' quality of life and physical function after a heart attack.

25 Mar 2026

Placental abruption linked to higher heart risk in children

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

25 Mar 2026

Eating more dairy and calcium may lower metabolic syndrome odds

Research links higher dietary calcium and dairy consumption to reduced odds of metabolic syndrome, highlighting potential dietary interventions for health.

25 Mar 2026

4D digital heart model transforms treatment for heart failure patients

A made-in-Calgary 4D heart model is transforming treatment for heart failure patients having a specialized pacemaker inserted, called cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).

24 Mar 2026

New insights into acupoint sensitization in disease diagnosis and therapy

In both traditional acupuncture theory and modern medical experience, acupoints are central to therapeutic outcomes, yet their biological nature has remained controversial.

24 Mar 2026

Small, combined improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity may yield major heart benefits

New research shows that small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination, are associated with a significantly reduced risk of major cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart attacks, and heart failure.

24 Mar 2026

Moderate coffee intake may lower heart failure risk

A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of seven prospective cohorts found that drinking 2 to 4 cups of coffee a day was associated with a modestly lower risk of incident heart failure. The lowest estimated risk appeared at 1 to 2 cups daily, although the evidence for a true non-linear J-shaped pattern was suggestive rather than definitive.

24 Mar 2026

New nanoparticle system boosts scalable production of therapeutic exosomes

Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in China have developed a streamlined process that makes it easier to produce tiny therapeutic particles released by cells, called exosomes, which are being explored as a new type of medical treatment.

24 Mar 2026

Excessive screen time linked to worse cardiovascular risk factors

People who reported spending six or more hours on screens outside of school or work had worse blood pressure, cholesterol and body mass index (BMI) compared with those with more limited screen time, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

24 Mar 2026

Medicare reforms improve medication adherence among older adults with heart disease

Medicare beneficiaries with heart disease or major cardiovascular risk factors reported less cost-related medication non-adherence-skipping or reducing doses, delaying prescription fills or foregoing medications due to cost-after new provisions went into effect limiting out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26) and simultaneously published in JACC, the flagship journal of the ACC.

24 Mar 2026

Transportation noise linked to higher risk of major cardiac events

Living in areas with consistently higher levels of noise from transportation was associated with a significantly higher risk of major adverse cardiac events compared with living in quieter areas, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26).

24 Mar 2026

Extreme cold linked to sharp rise in heart-related deaths

On the heels of one of the coldest winters in memory for large swaths of the country, new research highlights an often overlooked cost of cold weather: months with lower temperatures see significantly greater rates of death from heart attacks, strokes and coronary artery disease than milder months.

24 Mar 2026

BNP predicts kidney disease progression risk in diabetes patients

The relationship between cardiovascular dysfunction and renal impairment is widely recognized as the cardiorenal interaction, a complex physiological link in which damage to one organ can accelerate deterioration in the other.

24 Mar 2026

No link between Covid-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac death

The study reveals COVID-19 vaccines do not increase sudden cardiac death risk in youth, highlighting the importance of accurate health messaging.

24 Mar 2026

Mediterranean diet may protect health through mitochondrial microproteins

A new study led by researchers at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology suggests that the benefits of the Mediterranean diet may be driven, in part, by tiny proteins hidden within our mitochondria, opening a new window into how diet shapes aging and disease risk.

23 Mar 2026

New cholesterol guidelines emphasize earlier risk assessment and prevention

New national guidance for managing cholesterol and other blood lipids emphasizes earlier risk assessment, more personalized treatment, and long-term prevention—including, in some cases, treatment beginning as early as age 30.

23 Mar 2026