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.
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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.
AHA, AMA launch high blood pressure initiative
Nov 9, 2015
A new initiative from the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association called Target: BP aims to help people with high blood pressure get it under control.
Task force says 24-hour monitoring best at confirming high blood pressure diagnosis
Nov 3, 2015
Healthcare professionals should confirm high blood pressure readings taken in their office with a method called ambulatory blood pressure monitoring before starting treatment, according to recently published recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
New resuscitation guidelines update CPR chest pushes
Oct 15, 2015
Updated resuscitation guide lines refine how fast and how deep chest compressions should be during CPR.
Frequently asked questions about new CPR guidelines
Oct 15, 2015
Frequently asked questions about new CPR guidelines
Gut bacteria may impact body weight, fat and good cholesterol levels
Sep 10, 2015
Bacteria living in your gut may impact your weight, fat and good cholesterol levels, factors necessary to help maintain a healthy heart, according to new research in Circulation Research, an American Heart Association journal.
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