Do heart attack patients still need beta blockers
As a cardiologist, I frequently meet patients who have stopped taking medicines that could keep them alive.
Often it's because they've seen a dramatic headline...
Why sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects nearly 40 million adults in the United States. Many people with sleep apnea use machines called CPAPs...
What is the right blood pressure target for healthy aging?
As people grow older, keeping blood pressure in a healthy range becomes more important—but also more complicated.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can...
This therapy after heart attack may help prevent heart failure
A new study has found that giving stem cell therapy to heart attack patients with weak heart function may help prevent heart failure and...
These people face unique risks for heart attacks
When most people think about heart attacks, they imagine older adults. But a new study from Yale University shows that younger adults—especially those under...
Why so few people use this easy method to lower blood pressure
Salt substitutes are a simple and effective way to lower blood pressure, yet very few people with high blood pressure are using them.
This finding...
New blood test could help doctors diagnose heart failure in women
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world, yet it remains one of the most difficult heart diseases...
Quick ‘exercise snacks’ could improve your heart health
Many people want to improve their health but struggle to find time or motivation to exercise regularly.
A new study brings hope by showing that...
Fluctuating blood pressure may raise risk of sudden cardiac death
A new study suggests that middle-aged adults whose blood pressure changes a lot over time may have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death...
A common drug may prevent heart attacks without causing bleeding
Heart attacks have been the number one cause of death in the United States for over 100 years. Most treatments work by breaking apart...