Some questions answered, others raised in heart testing for mild chest pain
Apr 8, 2015
Stress test or CT scan for mild chest pain? New research suggests either is fine, but some doctors question whether either is needed in certain cases.
Heart Disease
Losing weight substantially reduces Atrial Fibrillation
Mar 16, 2015
Obese patients with atrial fibrillation who lost at least 10 percent of their body weight were six times more likely to achieve long-term freedom from this common heart rhythm disorder, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 64th Annual Scientific Session.
Heart disease and aspirin therapy
Jan 23, 2015
For heart attack and stroke survivors, an aspirin a day can lower the chance of having a repeat heart attack or clot-related stroke.
Women’s age at first menstrual cycle linked to heart disease risk
Dec 15, 2014
Women who had their first menstrual cycle at age 10 or younger, or age 17 or older, may be at higher risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and complications of high blood pressure, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
Extended post-stent use of anti-clotting medications reduced blood clots, heart attacks
Nov 16, 2014
Extended use of aspirin plus a second anti-clotting medication after coronary stent procedures reduced the likelihood of blood clots and heart attacks, according to research released on Sunday at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2014.
Study: Patients recall vivid memories during cardiac arrest
Oct 28, 2014
Survivors of cardiac arrest may be at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental health issues because they maintained vivid memories of their near-death experiences, according to a recent study.
Homes near highways may up heart disease risks
Oct 14, 2014
Living near the highway may shorten the daily commute, but it may also up the risk of heart disease, according to new research.
Non-obstructive coronary artery disease may be more threatening than it seems
Jun 4, 2014
Non-obstructive coronary artery disease was associated with a 28 to 44 percent increased risk of a major cardiac event such as a heart attack or death, in a new study presented at the American Heart Association’s Quality of Care and Outcomes Research 2014 Scientific Sessions.
New research offers a formula to determine ‘normal’ heart size
Sep 10, 2013
New research has re-evaluated the “normal’ size of the heart, determining that standard measurements for heart size are outdated and don’t account for gender, age and body size.