New guidelines revise how aortic disease is diagnosed and treated
Nov 2, 2022
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have updated guidelines for how to diagnose and treat diseases affecting the body's largest artery.
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Chest pain, shortness of breath linked to long-term risk of heart trouble
Nov 2, 2022
Chest pain and difficulty breathing may independently raise the risk of cardiovascular problems over a 30-year span, a new study finds.
Heart inflammation risk remains rare after third COVID-19 vaccine dose
Nov 1, 2022
Myocarditis is a rare side effect from the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. A new study suggests the third dose is as safe as the second.
Hearts from COVID-19-positive donors appear safe for transplant
Nov 1, 2022
Hearts donated by people who tested positive for COVID-19 may be just as safe as those donated by people without the virus, preliminary research finds.
Dementia risk may be tied to how long blood pressure stays in target range
Oct 31, 2022
The longer a person keeps blood pressure under control, the lower their risk may be for dementia, preliminary new research suggests.
Marital stress may make heart attack recovery tougher
Oct 31, 2022
People who experience marital stress may fare worse both physically and mentally in the year after a heart attack than those in happier partnerships, preliminary research finds.
Black licorice is a candy that should inspire caution
Oct 28, 2022
Traditional black licorice can throw off potassium levels and lead to potentially severe cardiac consequences.
Former Grand Slam tennis champion wants his survival story to help everyone, everywhere
Oct 27, 2022
Murphy Jensen was in the middle of serving to his brother, and former doubles partner, when his heart stopped. The chain of survival played out perfectly, saving his life and giving him an even more compelling pitch in encouraging others to learn how to become potential lifesavers.
Actor uses humor, vulnerability to share what life after 3 strokes is like
Oct 26, 2022
Michael Shutt of Los Angeles called 911 as he recalled what a nurse had told him after his first stroke. "Time is brain," she'd said.
Telehealth may be just as good as clinic visits for treating high blood pressure
Oct 25, 2022
Telehealth care coordinated by pharmacists is a safe and effective alternative to clinic-based care for treating high blood pressure, according to a new study.
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