Hidden Heart ‘Detours’ May Show Which Patients Can Avoid Risky Surgery
When doctors discover that one of the heart’s major arteries is completely blocked, it often sounds like very bad news.
Coronary arteries supply oxygen-rich blood...
A Postage-Stamp-Sized Device May Treat Heart Rhythm Problems Better
Heart rhythm disorders affect millions of people worldwide. When the heart beats too slowly or irregularly, patients may experience fatigue, dizziness, fainting, or even...
Muscle-Building Steroids May Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythm Problems
Many people use anabolic steroids to build muscle and improve their physical appearance. These drugs are especially popular among bodybuilders, athletes, and some young...
Scientists Discover Why Cholesterol Drug Statins Cause Muscle Pain
Statins are among the most widely used medicines in the world. For decades, doctors have prescribed them to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the...
Older Heart Attack Patients Live Longer When All Blocked Arteries Are Treated
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, especially among older adults.
They occur when blood flow to part of the heart...
Many Older People Take Daily Aspirin When They No Longer Need It
For decades, many people were told that taking a low-dose aspirin every day could help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
Doctors often recommended what is...
Heart’s ‘Natural Bypass’ Could Spare Patients from Risky Surgeries
Most people think that when a major heart artery becomes completely blocked, the heart muscle beyond the blockage is doomed.
It seems logical. If blood...
This Common Mineral May Shrink Artery Plaque in Heart Disease
Scientists have long been searching for better ways to fight heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Every year, millions of people die...
These Life-Saving Steps May Save Your Life During a Heart Attack
A heart attack can happen suddenly and without warning. Imagine sitting at home alone when a strong pain develops in your chest.
The discomfort may...
A Daily Cocoa Boost May Keep Your Blood Vessels Healthy
Chocolate lovers may have another reason to enjoy cocoa. New research suggests that natural compounds found in cocoa could help lower blood pressure and...