Cardiology

Patients in a happy marriage were three times more likely to be alive15 years following coronary bypass surgery than patients who were single.

Individuals who suffer from diabetes and hypertension may be at an increased risk of developing open-angle glaucoma (OAG).

A common virus may be the root of the most frequently occurring type of hypertension.

Depression in older women is linked to an increased risk of stroke, a new study based on data from the Nurses' Health Study finds.

Those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a new study finds.

A substantial link can be found in elderly patients suffering from heart failure between memory function and left ventricular ejection fraction.

With its patent protection is looming, the WSJ reported that, according to unnamed sources, Pfizer is considering whether to pursue an OTC version of Lipitor.

Dietary black sesame meal may have the ability to prevent hypertension in pre-hypertensive individuals, thus lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Siblings of patients hospitalized for VTE have an increased chance of suffering from the same ailment in comparison to individuals with healthy siblings.

Gaiam has announced its introduction of several new health action plans for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch for Fibromyalgia.

High blood pressure negatively affects cognitive competency, along with diabetes, obesity, and smoking.

The risk of an individual suffering from heart disease might be increased by a bad childhood.

Matthew Green has become the first British man to receive an artificial heart thanks to groundbreaking surgery.

Adults who consumed high fructose corn syrup as 25% of their daily calorie requirement had increased blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

Panic attacks that appear to strike sufferers with no warning actually occur roughly one hour after significant physiological instabilities take place.

A new study shows the prevalence of gout in the US has risen over the last 20 years and now affects 8.3 million (4%) Americans.

New research provides the best evidence to date supporting the use of adrenaline to treat cardiac arrest.

Human beings are at a greater risk of inheriting a genetic predisposition to having a heart attack than to having a stroke.

According to recent research, the likelihood that someone will survive or die suddenly from a heart attack can be predicted.

New research has clarified why being exposed to nicotine while a fetus will increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease as an adult.

The FDA is cautioning doctors to be wary of Multaq after it was associated with fatal heart problems in a recent study.

Dr. Pullen believes that Pradaxa, generic name dibigatran, has the potential to change the way atrial fibrillation is managed to prevent stroke.

The latest in clinical research for hyponatremia.

AstraZeneca's blood thinner, which will compete with Plavix, won approval after several delays last year.

Video describes the importance and different uses of ACE-Inhibitors and ARBs in Heart Failure Therapy

Stress cardiomyopathy appears to have clinical characteristics that are broader than reported previously.

Both daily supplements of milk and soy protein effectively decrease blood pressure, and both performed better than carbohydrates in this respect.

Coronary computed tomography angiography has excellent image quality and diagnostic confidence for the entire spectrum of pediatric patients.

Young athletes collapsing at practice due to undiagnosed heart conditions are alarming, prompting physicians to call for ECG screenings before participating.

One-fifth of all patients suffering from PAH go undiagnosed and thus untreated for over two years before their disease is correctly identified.