New guidelines help doctors diagnose chest pain – but only if you act
Oct 28, 2021
Chest pain isn't just about pain in the chest, and new guidelines could help doctors act faster, make smarter choices and communicate with patients better.
Heart Disease
Never heard of sepsis? It's common, dangerous and a threat to your heart
Oct 25, 2021
Sepsis, which sent former President Bill Clinton to the hospital, affects at least 1.7 million U.S. adults each year and has been linked to long-term heart risks.
Spaceflight caused DNA to leak out of astronauts' cell powerhouse
Oct 20, 2021
Astronauts experience potentially dangerous changes to their mitochondrial DNA, according to a new study that called for more research on the physical toll space travel takes.
Severe mental health disorders may increase risk of death in men with heart failure
Sep 30, 2021
Men with heart failure may have a higher risk of death if they also have severe depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, new research finds.
Sudden cardiac death risk higher among people living with HIV
Sep 8, 2021
People with HIV are more likely to experience sudden cardiac death than those without the virus, especially if their condition is poorly managed, new research finds.
Genetic testing in children for heart disorders should be family-centered, include counseling
Aug 20, 2021
As genetic testing for cardiovascular disorders gains momentum, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association offers guidance for how and when it should be done in children.
Caution, more education needed on opioid use in people with heart disease, stroke
Aug 19, 2021
Tackling the opioid epidemic will require educating doctors about alternative pain medicines and training bystanders in how to respond to an overdose, according to a new advisory.
New genetic tech can fight inherited heart disease – and families can, too
Aug 18, 2021
Genomic advances are changing how doctors spot inherited heart conditions, but the power of family remains an important tool.
Bob Odenkirk's 'small' heart attack? Doctors say they're a big deal
Aug 3, 2021
"Better Call Saul" actor Bob Odenkirk is recovering from what he called a "small" heart attack. But are there different size heart attacks?
Dangers of life-threatening second heart attack may be highest soon after the first
Aug 2, 2021
A new study suggests a second heart attack soon after the first one is often life-threatening, a potent reminder for doctors and patients to try to prevent them.