What you need to know about heart CT scans
In the journey of heart health management, CT scans emerge as a beacon of clarity, offering a detailed glimpse into the heart’s structure and...
What causes heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias)?
Heart rhythm disorders, also known as arrhythmias, happen when the electrical signals that control your heartbeats don’t work properly.
This can make the heart beat...
Ethnicity plays a key role in high blood pressure treatment, study finds
New research has shown that the most effective treatment for high blood pressure can depend on a person’s ethnicity.
The results come from the AIM-HY...
Some mental diseases could double heart disease death risk
In the United States, someone dies from heart disease every 34 seconds.
Nearly half of the population suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD),...
Why caring for your heart could lower cancer and dementia risk
Taking care of your heart doesn’t just protect you from heart attacks and strokes—it helps your entire body stay healthier and stronger.
A new study...
Daily yoghurt may help lower high blood pressure, study finds
If you enjoy a scoop of yoghurt in the morning or as a quick snack during the day, here’s some good news: it might...
First reference charts for arterial stiffness in youth
An international research team has created the first set of reference charts to measure blood vessel stiffness in healthy young people.
This important step could...
Why can beetroot juice help lower blood pressure in older people
The blood pressure-lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the...
Study shows one drug may be enough after heart surgery
When people have serious heart conditions, doctors often perform a special procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to open up clogged heart arteries.
After this,...
Medical marijuana may raise risk of dangerous heart rhythm disease
Medical marijuana is becoming more popular for treating long-term pain caused by illnesses like cancer, arthritis, and nerve problems.
But a new study from Gentofte...