How much longer can cholesterol-lower drugs help you live?
Statins are medications commonly used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Many people wonder whether taking statins can actually...
A heart attack while shoveling snow. Then another emergency during cardiac rehab.
Looking out the window of his home in Troy, New York, on a Friday night, Kyle Wessels made note of his first chore the...
Common warning signs of clogged arteries
Clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis, happen when fatty deposits called plaque build up inside the blood vessels. These arteries carry oxygen-rich blood throughout the body,...
Aspirin use may raise heart failure risk, study finds
A new study from the University of Freiburg has raised concerns about the long-term effects of aspirin, particularly for people who are already at risk of developing heart...
Staying heart healthy during American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month—a perfect opportunity for members of the George Washington University community to take a closer look at our own cardiovascular...
Can sleep position affect your heart and brain health?
There's no question about whether sleep is important for heart and brain health. Study after study has shown that it is.
Questions about the importance...
Scientists identify a new cause of heart disease
For decades, doctors have focused on controlling diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol to fight heart disease. Medications like aspirin and statins have...
AI model helps detect heart disease risk in women
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model can identify women at a higher risk of heart disease using a simple electrocardiogram (ECG). Researchers believe this...
Signs of heart artery blockages you shouldn’t ignore
Heart arteries can get blocked when fatty deposits called plaques build up inside them. This condition, known as coronary artery disease, reduces blood flow...
One in three people at risk of heart rhythm disorders
Heart rhythm disorders are becoming more common, yet most people don’t know much about them.
These conditions, which affect how the heart beats, can be...