This COVID-19 drug linked to higher risk of irregular heartbeat
Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments available, the anti-malarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, has emerged as a potential therapy for pneumonia linked to COVID-19.
But in a...
10 common heart tests everyone needs to know to protect heart health
Heart disease patients and those suspected of having heart disease often face a battery of tests. Find out what you should expect if one...
Nicotine exposure alone could cause dangerous high blood pressure in lungs
In a new study, researchers found for the first time that chronic exposure to inhaled nicotine alone increases blood pressure (hypertension), in both the...
This common sleep habit may strongly harm your heart health
In a recent study from the University of Notre Dame, researchers found that whether or not you go to bed on time could have...
Heart attack, stroke risk declines in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that the rate of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart complications has improved among people with diabetes over...
Traumatic childhood increases lifelong risk for heart disease, early death
Exposure to trauma and other adverse experiences during childhood increases lifelong risk for cardiovascular disease and death, regardless of a person's health during young...
Early obesity linked to dangerous blood clots in men
In a new study, researchers found that Men with a history of obesity in their late teens are, in adult life, more at risk...
Don’t ignore a heart attack, even during the COVID-19 pandemic
In light of reports that fewer people are getting heart attack treatments right now, one cardiologist wants to remind patients that the Emergency Department...
Don’t ignore signs of stroke or heart attack during COVID-19 crisis
Hackensack University Medical Center is cautioning patients not to ignore symptoms of a stroke or heart attack due to fear of contracting COVID-19.
Many hospitals...
This stuff in blood may show kidney damage, heart failure
Chronic kidney disease and heart failure are critical medical problems worldwide, and are closely associated with a phenomenon known as “cardiorenal syndrome.”
The relationship between...