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  • Updated:Wed, 1 Sep 2010 4:54:00 PM

09-01-2010New online health test helps Hispanics cut risk of heart disease, stroke
08-24-2010Heart transplant patients with common disorder have high survival rates
08-17-2010Moderate chocolate consumption linked to lower risks of heart failure
08-16-2010Choosing healthier protein-rich foods instead of red and processed meats may reduce heart disease risk in women
08-02-2010Brain may age faster in people whose hearts pump less blood
07-27-2010Transporting patients directly to PCI-capable hospitals best strategy for treating deadliest heart attack
07-12-2010Obstructive sleep apnea linked with later risk of heart disease
06-28-2010New gender-specific formula gives accurate peak heart rate for women; better predicts risk of heart-related death
06-22-2010American Heart Association Hails Implementation of Health Reform Regulations that Benefit Heart Disease and Stroke Patients
06-18-2010Coffee or tea: enjoy both in moderation for heart benefits
05-21-2010Sexual activity declines for heart attack patients not getting doctors’ advice
05-10-2010Evidence growing of air pollution’s link to heart disease, death
04-27-2010Long-term anabolic steroid use may weaken heart more than previously thought
04-13-2010Cardiologists' malpractice concerns linked to differences in healthcare use, spending throughout United States
04-01-2010Nerve growth factor decreases death after heart attacks in mice; results of novel study could lead to new therapy in humans
03-23-2010Patients at risk for complications after coronary artery fistula closure
03-15-2010Erectile dysfunction strong predictor of death, cardiovascular outcomes
03-08-2010Medicine to lower blood pressure significantly decreases risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke
03-02-2010Test of implantable cardioverter defibrillator linked to cognitive problems
02-24-2010American Stroke Association Launches Take 2 to Save 2 Stroke Campaign
02-22-2010Statement by American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown on New Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and CDC Resources to Promote Healthy Communities
02-16-2010Women underrepresented in clinical trials used to formulate guidelines; more affected than men by lack of social support after heart attack
02-01-2010Prostate cancer therapy can increase heart risk factors
12-28-2009Chemotherapy-induced heart damage reversed in rats
12-15-2009ICDs increase older heart failure patients' survival
11-23-2009Smoking remains potent risk factor for death from heart disease, cancer
11-17-2009Continuous flow heart pump improves survival more than pulsatile type
11-17-2009Tailoring drug dose to heart failure patients' response more effective
11-17-2009High dose of angiotensin receptor blockers effective in heart failure patients 
11-17-2009Treatment for iron deficiency improves symptoms, functional capacity and quality of life in chronic heart failure patients
11-10-2009One in four hospitalized heart failure patients with Medicare back in hospital within a month
10-13-2009Hospital ratings for elderly heart failure care should look beyond death records
10-12-2009Suppressing a gene in mice prevents heart from aging, preserves its function
10-06-2009Commitment to quality results in lower mortality rates for heart attack and heart failure patients
09-01-2009Heart failure treatment rates similar for top, non-ranked hospitals
08-31-2009Self-care key to improving heart failure patients' health
08-18-2009Doctor-pharmacist partnership reduces hospitalization for heart failure 
08-10-2009Optimism appears to lower women's risk of death, heart disease
07-13-2009Benefits of fish oil cancelled by high-fat diet in lab study of heart failure
07-09-2009Hospital Care for Heart Attack, Heart Failure Patients Varies Across Nation
06-23-2009New way to fix leaking mitral heart valves safe in initial testing
06-08-2009Four risk factors raise probability of developing precursor of heart failure
05-17-2009Americans skimp on healthy activities in bad economy
05-11-2009Walking often and far reduces risks in heart patients
04-30-2009Swine Flu update for people with heart disease
04-25-2009Heart failure patients may have trouble following low-sodium diets
04-24-2009Heart failure patients, caregivers have unmet care needs
04-23-2009American Heart Association Web Site Now Offers Content Translated Into Traditional Chinese
04-07-2009Children of lower socioeconomic status fare worse after heart transplant
04-07-2009Abdominal obesity associated with heart failure in Swedish middle-age; older adults
04-02-2009American Heart Association leads efforts to reduce preventable deaths and rehospitalizations for heart failure patients
  
03-26-2009American Heart Association supports lower sodium limits for most Americans
03-25-2009Updated Heart Failure Guidelines Focus on Key Research Findings, Clinical Advances
03-23-2009The Joint Commission and American Heart Association Announce New Joint Commission Certification to Encourage Exemplary Care in Heart Failure
02-26-2009Diagnosing, treating strep throat key to preventing rheumatic heart disease
02-18-2009Deadly in Pink: New Report Warns Big Tobacco Has Stepped Up Targeting of Women and Girls
02-16-2009American Heart Association EMS Survey Uncovers Deficiencies in Response, Treatment and Transfer of Patients With Most Deadly Heart Attacks
01-21-2009Top research advances include studies that influence medical care, apply science to 'real world' communities
01-12-2009Half of adults 50 and younger with low 10-year risk of CVD have high lifetime risk
01-07-2009Implantable defibrillators lower risk of death in older heart patients

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