Hypertension is a precursor to many cerebrovascular diseases that can lead to a debilitating condition. In a 2002 press release from the World Health Organization, cerebral vascular accident (CVA) ranked third among causes of death in developed countries. Hypertension is one of the culprits that can

New evidence suggests that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may be safe in younger postmenopausal women

We now know that keeping cholesterol in a healthy range is important for avoiding a heart attack or stroke. The only real disagreement amongst medical professionals is how to get there. Certainly there will always be those who believe that prescription medications, such as statins, are the best way

Men who go to bed after midnight have significantly more arterial stiffening -- an early stage of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries -- than men who turn in earlier, a new study shows.

Hyperlipidemia can be a mixed-bag requiring careful evaluation. Ten simple steps can improve how you manage the condition.

TCT 2007: Does clopidogrel pretreatment improve outcomes and decrease platelet aggregation in a broad spectrum of patients?

Coronary artery disease, where the arteries carrying blood to the heart become clogged, is the most common type of heart disease and is the leading cause of heart attacks. Coronary artery disease also can weaken the heart over time because the buildup in the arteries prevents an adequate supply of b

The authors review some of the current applications of ICE and how to image from within the heart.

Although heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, you can minimize your risk of having a heart attack by dietary modification. Here is a list of 10 changes that will do exactly that.

The relationship between age and long-term mortality is stronger among patients who do not develop cardiogenic shock. Advanced age was not found to be as strong a risk factor for survival.

Learn more on how ischemic stroke and bleeding outcomes are tied to dabigatran plasma concentrations.

Do you take prescription drugs for your hypertension?There are natural blood pressure cures that can add years to your life, AND save you the expense of prescription drugs.You need to read this!

Here, a new way to help PCI patients with recurrent anginal symptoms.

Rheumatic heart disease is a disease where it can damage the heart valves, such as leaks or strictures, particularly mitral valve (mitral stenosis) caused by rheumatic fever. This disease is very dangerous because it caused the valves of the heart valve in the course of the disease process that begi

It found those who ate the most increased their risk of dying prematurely by 44 percent

Israeli researchers find molecule that blocks the rapid transformation

Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) have been increasingly adopted for the treatment of coronary artery disease in patients with diabetes mellitus.

The FDA is investigating a possible risk of heart failure linked to Mirapex, a drug used to treat Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome.

For chest pain management, what's the impact of triple marker testing on diagnostic efficiencies for different biomarker strategies?