Heart Disease

What is a Heart Attack?

A heart attack is a medical emergency that occurs when blood supply to part of the heart is suddenly cut off.

What is Cardiovascular Disease?

What is Carotid Artery Stenosis?

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

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Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

High Blood Pressure in Children

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Screening

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Symptoms and Causes

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatments

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

Link between Bisphenol A and Increase in Blood Pressure

Lowering Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

Percutaneous Closure Procedure

Prognosis for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD

Structure and Function of the Heart

Treatment of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

What is Heartburn (Acid Reflux)?

Why is Visceral Fat Dangerous?

What is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease?

What is Coronary Artery Disease?

High Blood Pressure Hypertension

Latest Heart Disease News and Research

Long-term side effects of modern treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) and biologics are the cornerstone of modern treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But there have been concerns over long-term side effects.

1 Jun 2023

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases increase the risk of lethal comorbidities

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) include over 200 diseases that affect over 120 million Europeans of all ages.

1 Jun 2023

CardioGen upgrade facilitates more accurate diagnosis of monogenic cardiovascular diseases

Over 2,800 cases, representing a 31% increase, added to BGI Genomics-led CardioGen's hereditary cardiovascular disease gene data.

From BGI Genomics 1 Jun 2023

Impact of healthy diet and exercise, and their interplay, on the risk of non-communicable diseases throughout a lifespan

Researchers discussed the impact of lifestyle and modifiable behaviors such as exercise and diet.

1 Jun 2023

SCORE2- diabetes prediction model estimates the 10 year risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes

Researchers described the development and validation process of SCORE2-Diabetes.

1 Jun 2023

Spice up your heart health: Taurine and black pepper combo shows promising cardioprotective effects

Taurine and black pepper, along with key terpene constituents, are investigated for their potential in reducing cardiovascular risk factors and combating related diseases in this comprehensive literature review. Their cardioprotective effects and mechanisms are explored.

31 May 2023

Protein discovery could open up new treatment options for chronic kidney disease

Fresh insights into a protein that causes damage in kidneys and hearts could open up new treatment options for chronic kidney disease, research shows.

31 May 2023

A simple tweak to first meal of the day may benefit people with Type 2 diabetes

An international team, led by UBC Okanagan researchers, suggests a simple tweak to the first meal of the day might help people living with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) better control their blood sugar levels.

31 May 2023

Cardiovascular comobidities in RA patients

The increased cardiovascular risks in RA include acute coronary syndromes (ACS). The extent to which DMARD-induced remission could reduce the risk of ACS in RA versus rates in the general population – and whether there are DMARD-specific beneficial effects on ACS risk – remain unknown.

31 May 2023

Babies experiencing hypoxia due to sleep apnea tend to develop hypertension in adulthood

Newborn babies who experience low levels of oxygen in their body tissues (hypoxia) due to sleep apnea, for example, tend to develop respiratory problems and hypertension (high blood pressure) in adulthood, and these problems may persist for the rest of their lives.

31 May 2023

One-third of adults in the U.S. with Type 2 diabetes may have symptomless cardiovascular disease

1 in 3 adults with Type 2 diabetes may have undetected cardiovascular disease. Elevated levels of two protein biomarkers that indicate heart damage were associated with undetected or symptomless cardiovascular disease in adults with Type 2 diabetes compared to those without Type 2 diabetes, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

31 May 2023

Most American Indian/Alaska Native women of childbearing age have suboptimal heart health, AHA reports

Heart health risks emerge early in life in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) women and are increased by social factors -; like high levels of experiencing violence and traumatic life events -; and disproportionately high rates of Type 2 diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, a peer-reviewed American Heart Association journal.

31 May 2023

How a medical recoding may limit cancer patients’ options for breast reconstruction

The federal government is reconsidering a decision that breast cancer patients, plastic surgeons, and members of Congress have protested would limit women's options for reconstructive surgery.

31 May 2023

Boiled coffee overload: Consuming six or more cups daily linked to higher dementia and Alzheimer's risk

Researchers examine the potential relationship between tea and coffee consumption during midlife and the risk of developing dementia in later life.

30 May 2023

Smoking cessation among cancer survivors linked to lower cardiovascular risk

Cancer patients who continue smoking after their diagnosis have a nearly doubled risk of heart attack, stroke or death due to cardiovascular disease compared with non-smokers, according to research published on World No Tobacco Day in European Heart Journal, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology.

30 May 2023

Study finds significantly faster decline in cognition over the years after a heart attack

In a recent study, a Johns Hopkins Medicine researcher and collaborators analyzed data on adults to determine if there is a link between having a heart attack and cognitive decline.

30 May 2023

NJHF grants awards to two Kessler Foundation scientists to advance stroke, spinal cord injury research

Annually, New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF) invites researchers to submit applications for grants aimed at supporting pilot research projects that exhibit promising potential.

30 May 2023

DNA test results may enhance prevention and treatment of alcohol use disorder

Today's substance use prevention efforts ignore individual genetic risk, but Rutgers research suggests DNA test results may eventually enhance prevention and treatment and improve outcomes.

30 May 2023

Using generative AI to accelerate the drug development process

While it can take years for the pharmaceutical industry to create medicines capable of treating or curing human disease, a new study suggests that using generative artificial intelligence could vastly accelerate the drug-development process.

30 May 2023

Researchers find oldest evidence of the plague in Britain to date

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified three 4,000-year-old British cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague – the oldest evidence of the plague in Britain to date, reported in a paper published today in Nature Communications.

30 May 2023

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Heart Disease

Overview

Feature Articles

What is Cholesterol?

LDL Cholesterol and Heart Disease

Heart Disease Biomarkers and Screening Tests

Photoplethysmography (PPG) for Heart Disease

Abdominal Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome

Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD)

Anti-Hypertensive Drugs

Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology

Cardiac Pharmaceutical Agents

Cardiogenic Shock Diagnosis

Cardiogenic Shock Symptoms

Cardiogenic Shock Treatment

Cardiology Procedures

What is Cardiology?

Cardiothoracic Imaging Techniques

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cardiovascular Benefits of Blueberries

Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Cardiovascular Disease Research

Cardiovascular Drugs

Carotid Artery Stenosis Diagnosis

Carotid Artery Stenosis Treatment

Causes and Symptoms of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Causes of Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Cholesterol Physiology

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Causes

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Diagnosis

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Management

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Process

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Symptoms

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Treatment

COPD and Sleep Apnea

Coronary Artery Disease and Aspirin

Coronary Artery Disease and Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Coronary Artery Disease Angina

Coronary Artery Disease Characteristics

Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology

Coronary Artery Disease Prevention

Coronary Artery Disease Preventive Diets

Coronary Artery Disease Risk Factors

Coronary Artery Disease Treatment

Diagnosis of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Diagnostic Tests for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Dieting for Obese Children

Drug-Eluting Stent Alternatives

Drug-Eluting Stent Design

Drug-Eluting Stent Indications

Drug-Eluting Stent Risks

Foods that Reduce Heartburn (Acid Reflux)

Heart attack and cardiac arrest difference

Heart Attack Diagnosis

Heart Attack Questions

Heart Attack Symptoms

Heart Attack Treatment

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Prevention

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Treatments

Heartburn (Acid Reflux) Triggers

Heart Failure Causes

Heart Failure Classification

Heart Failure Diagnosis

Heart Failure Management

Heart Failure Pathophysiology

Heart Failure Prognosis

Heart Failure Symptoms

Heart Failure Terminology

Heart Rate Abnormalities

Heart Rate Reserve

Hidden Signs of Heart Problems

High Blood Pressure in Children

High Cholesterol and Stroke Risk

History of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

How is Acid Reflux Diagnosed?

How the Heart Pumps Blood

Hypercholesterolemia and Hypocholesterolemia

Hypertension Diagnosis

Hypertension Risk Factors

Hypertension Symptoms and Effects