AI-powered ECGs could boost early detection of heart disease
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being employed to enhance the assessment of heart disease risk by analyzing patient electrocardiograms (ECGs).
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, characterized by the...
New tool to improve heart disease care for elderly people
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a widespread heart condition affecting millions worldwide. Many AF patients also deal with other health issues.
These additional problems can worsen...
Heart failure, then a transplant – for both dad and college-athlete son
When Ryan Scoble was a junior lacrosse player at Mercyhurst University, he came home to Cincinnati for winter break eager to see his father.
Ryan's...
Replacing sedentary time with physical activity benefits heart health, regardless of genetic risk
A significant study led by the University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with the MRC Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge, delves into...
Many people with heart disease don’t take life-saving aspirin
Heart attacks and strokes are leading causes of death worldwide, claiming countless lives each year.
These life-threatening events strike when blood flow to the heart...
Common diabetes drugs linked to increased heart risk
Recent research by scientists from Northwestern University has raised concerns about the safety of two common drugs prescribed for type 2 diabetes.
These drugs, sulfonylureas...
Eating 6 key foods together may lower heart disease risk, study finds
A global study led by researchers from McMaster University and elsewhere has revealed a strong association between consuming a combination of six key foods...
Climbing stairs is a simple way to reduce heart disease risk
Climbing just five flights of stairs could potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by 20%, as revealed by a recent study published...
Researchers show an important cause of heart rhythm disorders
Heart rhythm disorders can be a daunting and, at times, life-threatening challenge for many individuals.
Fortunately, a team of scientists from The Ohio State University...
Gout medicine offers new hope for heart failure patients
Have you ever heard of gout? It's a type of arthritis that causes painful and swollen joints.
This condition occurs when too much uric acid,...