Heart Valve Problems May Begin Earlier Than Expected
A heart valve that looks only mildly abnormal may already be affecting the timing of the heartbeat, according to new research.
Scientists have used an...
Common Heart Drugs May Disrupt Your Sleep
Getting enough sleep is essential for both physical and mental health.
During sleep, the body repairs itself, the brain processes information, and systems that control...
Common Blood Pressure Drugs May Carry a Hidden Heart Risk
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It puts extra strain on the heart and blood vessels...
New Cholesterol Drug Offers Hope Beyond Statins
Statins are among the most widely used medicines for lowering cholesterol and preventing heart attacks and strokes.
But some people cannot tolerate them, while others...
A Pacemaker Powered by the Heart Itself
Every heartbeat creates movement, and researchers in Wisconsin want to put that movement to work.
A new experimental device can turn the motion of a...
AI Spots Hidden Heart Blockage on Routine Ultrasound
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can detect signs of an important heart obstruction using ordinary ultrasound videos.
The technology...
Common Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Cardiac Arrest Risk
Researchers have found a possible safety concern involving nifedipine, a common medicine used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain.
The study suggests that...
Study Finds a Hidden Driver of Heart Disease
Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States, despite major improvements in prevention and treatment.
Doctors can lower well-known risks...
Heart Disease Risk May Start in Your 20s
Heart disease is often thought of as a problem that appears in middle age or later.
But a new study suggests that warning signs connected...
Potassium May Be the Missing Piece in Blood Pressure Control
For decades, advice about high blood pressure has focused heavily on one message: eat less salt.
A new scientific report argues that this approach may...