Taking blood pressure medication and statin for cholesterol slashed risk for some patients
Apr 4, 2016
A study known as HOPE-3 sought to find the best way to prevent cardiovascular disease in people, including cholesterol-lowering drugs.
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New guidelines say blood-thinning therapy should be longer for some, shorter for others
Mar 29, 2016
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Migraine with aura linked to clot-caused strokes
Feb 17, 2016
People who have migraines with aura are more likely to have strokes caused by either a blood clot in the heart or a clot within the brain’s blood vessels, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2016.
Comforting cocoa can fight off the cold
Feb 9, 2016
For those who want a comforting and steaming drink to help fend off the end of winter, this recipe offers a luxurious cup of hot chocolate with a consistency similar to heavy cream, yet it is still heart-healthy.
Heart attacks in women undertreated, experts say
Jan 25, 2016
Heart attacks in women can have different causes and risks than in men, according to a new scientific statement. But most concerning to experts is that women are being undertreated.
What a heart attack or stroke can feel like
Jan 19, 2016
Heart attack and stroke are life-threatening emergencies and anyone experiencing symptoms should immediately call 911.
Stent retrievers revolutionize treatment for severe strokes
Dec 14, 2015
Treatment of the most disabling strokes is undergoing the biggest transformation in decades after research showed dramatic benefits when tiny devices are used to grab large, stroke-causing clots.
Heart disease death rate continues to drop
Dec 9, 2015
New federal data show that the rate of deaths due to heart disease continues a decades-long decline, although more Americans still die of heart disease than any other cause.
More aggressive treatment of high blood pressure saves lives in study
Nov 10, 2015
When the National Institutes of Health released teaser data in September from a major study showing that a more aggressive reduction in high blood pressure could significantly lower the rates of cardiovascular diseases and death.
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