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.

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Surviving Heart Attack

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Structure and Function of the Heart

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

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Heart Failure Management

What is Cardiology?

Target Heart Rate

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

Heart Attack Diagnosis

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Obesity and Blood Pressure

What is Cholesterol?

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Heart Attack Questions

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Hypertension Risk Factors

What are Drug-Eluting Stents?

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Obesity in Adults

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

Myocardial T1 and T2 Mapping

Dieting for Obese Children

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

Heart Failure Diagnosis

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

COPD and Sleep Apnea

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Heart Failure Terminology

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Heart Attack Treatment

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Heart Failure Prognosis

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Heart Failure Classification

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

High Blood Pressure in Children

Hypertension Diagnosis

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Heart Rate Reserve

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

What is Obesity?

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

What is Heart Rate?

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

What is high cholesterol?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Cardiovascular Drugs

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Heart Failure Symptoms

Cardiology Procedures

Heart Failure

Cholesterol Physiology

What Causes A Heart Attack?

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart Failure Causes

Hypertension Treatment

What is a Heart Attack?

What is Cardiogenic Shock?

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

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

AI-powered ultrasound analysis identifies high-risk heart failure cases

Applying artificial intelligence techniques to cardiac ultrasound data may make it easier to identify patients with advanced heart failure, a new study has found.

23 Mar 2026

New multiview AI architecture improves accuracy of heart disease diagnosis

Heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide, making cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management a global health priority.

23 Mar 2026

Lab-grown food pipe offers hope for children with esophageal conditions

Scientists from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London (UCL) have created the first lab‑grown esophagus - the food pipe - shown to safely replace a full section of the organ and restore normal function, including swallowing, in a growing animal without the need for immunosuppression.

23 Mar 2026

AI-based ECG interpretation outperforms standard diagnosis of occlusive myocardial infarction

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based ECG interpretation outperformed standard pathways for the detection of occlusive myocardial infarction (MI), according to a study presented today at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026,1 the annual congress of the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

23 Mar 2026

Can your voice reveal stress levels?

This research explores speech prosody as a stress marker, analyzing the effects of relaxation methods on vocal changes and their implications for stress relief.

23 Mar 2026

Early adulthood hypertension linked to heart and kidney disease later in life

Higher blood pressure during young adulthood is likely linked to a higher risk of heart disease and kidney disease later in life, reinforcing the importance of maintaining healthy blood pressure at younger ages, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026.

23 Mar 2026

New NYU study identifies lower heat risk thresholds for vulnerable older adults

Nationally, heat-related mortality has risen by nearly 17 % per year since 2016. As a result, New York City now issues heat alerts and opens cooling centers when the heat index is forecast to reach 95 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for at least two consecutive days or a heat index of 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for any length of time.

23 Mar 2026

AI-assisted decision support system improves stroke care and long-term outcomes

A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze scans after a stroke alongside treatment recommendations is associated with better quality care and long term outcomes for patients compared with usual care, finds a study from China published by The BMJ today.

23 Mar 2026

Replacing sedentary time improves insulin resistance in adolescents

Adolescents who replaced just half an hour of sedentary behaviors, such as sitting on the couch or spending time at the computer, each day for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity or sleep may lower their insulin resistance, a key factor in preventing the development of Type 2 diabetes, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026.

23 Mar 2026

Early biomarker predicts cognitive impairment after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Routine early measurement of neurofilament light chain could help improve prediction of cognitive impairment after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to a study presented today at ESC Acute CardioVascular Care 2026, the annual congress of the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

23 Mar 2026

GLP-1 drugs cut heart and kidney risks in type 1 diabetes study

In a large target trial emulation of 174,678 people with type 1 diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonist initiation was associated with lower risks of major cardiovascular events and end-stage kidney disease over five years. The study also found no increased risk of hospitalization for diabetic ketoacidosis or severe hypoglycemia, supporting further randomized trials of GLP-1RAs as adjunctive therapy in type 1 diabetes.

22 Mar 2026

‘How low can you go?’ The shifting guidelines for blood pressure control

The patient initially came to see Mark Supiano in 2017 because her family was concerned about her short-term memory loss.

20 Mar 2026

Balancing sitting and movement may lower the risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

During pregnancy, women can reduce their risk of developing a hypertensive disorder by nearly 30% by limiting sedentary time to no more than eight hours a day and increasing light, everyday physical activity to at least seven hours a day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2026.

19 Mar 2026

Scientists reveal how light-activated drugs change receptor activity

Rendering a drug effective or ineffective in a flash at the appropriate location – this is the focus of research in photopharmacology.

19 Mar 2026

Study identifies protein biomarker and potential treatment for schizophrenia

Current schizophrenia medications treat symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, but do little for cognitive symptoms like disorganized thinking or executive dysfunction.

19 Mar 2026

Expanded access to rotational atherectomy maintains safety in PCI procedures

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a standard treatment for significant coronary artery disease. Cardiologists use a catheter to place a stent that opens up the blockage and restores blood flow to the heart.

19 Mar 2026

A healthier thymus predicts longer life and lower cancer and heart disease risk in adults

Imaging-based analysis of over 27,000 adults shows that better thymic health is strongly associated with lower all-cause mortality, reduced lung cancer risk, and improved cardiovascular outcomes. The findings suggest the thymus remains biologically relevant in adulthood, linking immune aging, inflammation, and chronic disease risk, although causality cannot be established.

19 Mar 2026

Genetic risk for Alzheimer's disease may be modified by higher meat intake

Older people with a genetic risk of Alzheimer's disease did not experience the expected increase in cognitive decline and dementia risk if they consumed relatively large amounts of meat.

19 Mar 2026