Heart Health

AI may help predict big cause of heart disease, study finds

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Uppsala University, and several European universities have found that artificial intelligence (AI) could play a role in identifying the risk...

What is atrial fibrillation, the heart condition US President Joe Biden lives with?

US President Joe Biden has the heart condition atrial fibrillation. This increases his risk of having a stroke five-fold and doubles the risk of...

Warnings – and hope – from new heart disease treatment guidelines

New guidelines detailing how to care for people with heart disease come with some easy-to-grasp warnings for patients. The chronic coronary disease guidelines from the American Heart...

Scientists find the key to managing heart disease

Over 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic coronary disease (CCD), a cluster of long-term heart conditions resulting from inadequate blood flow...

AI algorithm predicts heart function, may improve treatment decisions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may soon offer a safer and non-invasive way to assess heart function in patients suffering from coronary heart disease. A study conducted...

A new vision for heart treatment: 3D computer models

Heart disease patients could soon have gentler treatment options, thanks to a new 3D computer technology that shows how blood flows in the heart's...

Early detection of deadly heart condition now possible

A new study led by researchers at University College London (UCL) suggests that combining two heart scan techniques could help doctors spot a life-threatening...

Mental problems before 40 linked to higher risks of heart attack and stroke

Adults in their 20s and 30s with mental disorders like depression, anxiety, and insomnia are up to three times more likely to suffer a...

“Weekend warrior” exercise can lower risks of heart disease and stroke

In a busy work week, finding time to exercise can be challenging, leading many people to cram their physical activity into one or two...

Scientists find a new way to treat high blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a health issue many of us are familiar with. It's a quiet troublemaker that, if not controlled, can lead...