Cardiology

If you didn't know it already, you do now: stress kills. That's according to the results of a new study that concludes that men who experience persistently moderate or high levels of stressful life events over a number of years have a 50% higher mortality rate.

A new study provides guidance to physicians using therapeutic cooling to treat sudden cardiac arrest, which is the leading cause of death in the United States.

External pacemaker pulse generators may be decreased in risk classification from Class III (high-risk) to Class II (moderate-risk), according to a statement issued from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Tobacco disease is considered by many to be a non-communicable disease epidemic with approximately six million needless deaths due to tobacco use worldwide each year.

Even though chest pain in children is typically not serious, a child's complaint to feeling such symptoms causes high anxiety for parents.

The rovaroxaban ROCKET-AF trial that was analyzed by the FDA committee during the decision process, presented many strengths, along with many weaknesses.

New research has found that stem cells derived from human cord blood could be an effective alternative in repairing damage caused by heart attacks.

Half of patients with atrial fibrillation either deny or do not know they are at increased risk of stroke, a recent American Heart Association survey finds.

A cutting-edge procedure that involves freezing part of the heart in order to cure atrial fibrillation was successful.

Many complementary and alternative medical (CAM) treatments can have serious and potentially harmful side effects when combined with medications prescribed during and after surgery.

Medtronic, Inc., has announced results of a clinical trial of its ablation system for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation.

The FDA today approved Juvisync, the first combination drug developed to treat type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol.

Researchers have developed a protocol that has proven effective in enabling patients with implanted cardiac devices to safely undergo an MRI scan.

People with chronic kidney disease, even those who have undergone a kidney transplant, can benefit from regular physical exercise.

A gel that allows surgeons to temporarily stem blood flow during surgery has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Many patients who should receive the anticoagulant warfarin according to guidelines do not, a new study finds.

Improvements in percutaneous coronary intervention techniques, stent technology, and adjunctive pharmacotherapy are crucial in myocardial revascularization.

Teenage smokers that are encouraged to both quit and exercise may boost their odds of truly managing the overcome their addiction, according to a recent study.

A new study has not found any evidence that a deficiency of vitamin D does not elevate a person's risk of atrial fibrillation.

The FDA has approved Soliris (eculizumab) to treat pediatric and adult patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Elderly sufferers of migraine with aura are more likely to have elevated cholesterol and triglycerides, a study finds.

A force-sensing device for performing catheter ablation on those suffering from atrial fibrillation is being tested in a multicenter trial.

Cardiac rupture as a complication of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy could be more common than recognized.

There is much evidence that heavy alcohol consumption is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

Nearly half of recreational runners may be drinking too much fluid during races.

Ten years after the 9/11 attacks, responders continue to deal with health problems from the toxins that rose up from the destruction.

An advisory panel voted in favor of approving Xarelto to prevent strokes in atrial fibrillation patients days after agency staff recommended against approval.

Autophagy may provide an entirely new target to reverse atherosclerosis.

Dr. Stewart discusses advancements in cardiac surgery & transcatheter valve replacement therapy.