105 articles
New AI models predict stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients with 91% accuracy, outperforming standard clinical scores and helping doctors decide who...
Cardiovascular disease causes nearly 20 million deaths annually, yet most cases are preventable through lifestyle changes and early detection.
Atherectomy removes hardened plaque from arteries when balloons and stents fail, offering a minimally invasive alternative to bypass surgery for patients with...
Inferior vena cava thrombosis extending to the heart is rare but deadly. Transthoracic echocardiography can detect it in resource-limited settings where...
If you have atrial fibrillation, 10 specific blood tests can reveal hidden risks and guide treatment.
Diabetic foot infections progress silently due to nerve damage, but timing determines whether antibiotics work or surgery is needed.
Up to half of people with peripheral vascular disease have no early symptoms, making screening critical for smokers, diabetics, and those over 50.
Massage may lower blood pressure and heart rate through stress relief, not circulation, but safety depends on your specific heart condition.
Poor blood circulation affects millions, but a vascular surgeon reveals six evidence-based ways to improve blood flow, from exercise to diet changes that can...
New research reveals that people with hypertension and chronic conditions need different blood pressure targets than those without comorbidities.
Cholesterol medications stabilize plaques and prevent heart attacks and strokes, but they don't work like pipe cleaners.
Persistent foot and ankle swelling can indicate heart failure, blood clots, or kidney disease. Here's what doctors want you to know about when to worry.
Chest pain isn't always the first clue. Harvard cardiologists reveal five overlooked symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath that signal heart...
Persistent loss of morning erections can be an early warning sign of cardiovascular disease, appearing 3 to 5 years before heart attacks.
Updated 2026 guidelines recommend cholesterol screening as early as age 30 and emphasize personalized risk assessment over one-size-fits-all treatment,...
A two-year study comparing four endovascular techniques for treating deep vein thrombosis found no significant difference in preventing post-thrombotic...
A groundbreaking catheter procedure delivering clot-busting drugs directly to lung blood clots reduced death and complications by over 60% compared to standard...
Erectile dysfunction linked to high cholesterol can signal cardiovascular disease years before heart attack symptoms appear.
New research reveals that fat buildup inside leg muscles, not just clogged arteries, determines whether peripheral artery disease patients regain strength...
New cardiovascular research reveals how everyday behaviors like screen time, alcohol consumption, and exercise timing significantly impact heart disease risk,...
People with peripheral artery disease often don't realize certain everyday foods are restricting their blood flow.
Updated 2026 cholesterol guidelines recommend earlier intervention starting at age 30 for high-risk adults, using new risk calculators and lower LDL targets to...
A new medication called asundexian reduced recurrent stroke risk by 26% when added to standard blood thinners, without increasing bleeding complications,...
Healthy circulation is the foundation of longevity and organ function. Experts explain how blood flow affects everything from brain health to physical...
Nearly 900,000 Americans develop deep vein thrombosis yearly, but roughly 40% of cases go undetected because half have no symptoms.
A new oral medication called enlicitide lowers LDL cholesterol by targeting PCSK9, offering the first pill-based alternative to injectable treatments.
Modern vein treatments take 20-60 minutes and let you return to work the same day. Here's what the procedure timeline actually looks like.
A simple blood test called hs-CRP measures inflammation linked to heart disease. Experts say it's a critical marker many people overlook, even with normal...
Hunter syndrome, a rare inherited genetic disorder, affects an estimated 150 people in Japan alone.
Cardiothoracic surgery complications affect up to 40% of patients. New prevention strategies and risk screening are dramatically improving survival rates and...
A fermented soybean enzyme called nattokinase shows modest but meaningful blood pressure reductions in clinical trials.
New research reveals parental smoking and drinking during pregnancy significantly increase congenital heart disease risk in newborns.
Leg pain that starts with walking and eases with rest often signals peripheral artery disease, a circulation problem that also raises your risk of heart attack...
Nearly 900,000 Americans develop deep vein thrombosis yearly, but early treatment prevents life-threatening complications.
Even with controlled blood pressure, 40% of people have elevated inflammation markers linked to 17% higher heart attack and stroke risk.
Nearly 90% of U.S. adults have cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, a newly recognized disorder linking heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and...
A major U.S. clinical trial found metformin, a common diabetes drug, failed to improve walking distance in peripheral artery disease patients.
More than 750,000 veterans get VA compensation for heart disease. The VA uses a fitness-based rating system to determine benefits from 10% to 100%—here's how...
Peripheral artery disease silently restricts blood flow in your legs—but a minimally invasive procedure called angioplasty can restore circulation and...
Sudden cardiac death kills 15-20% of people worldwide, yet over 80% of cases are preventable.
New research reveals deep vein thrombosis affects over one-third of stroke patients within a year.
Florida International University launches a groundbreaking cardiovascular research center using AI and engineering to detect heart disease earlier.
Your primary care doctor catches heart disease risk factors early through routine screenings.
Congress officially designated February 2026 as American Heart Month to combat cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.
A major American Heart Association report projects cardiovascular disease will surge among women by 2050, with 60% expected to have high blood pressure and...
Endometriosis and early menopause significantly increase stroke risk in women, but lifestyle changes and early detection can lower your odds, experts say.
Cardiovascular disease kills 1 in 3 women yearly, yet women are underdiagnosed and undertreated.
15 Chicago changemakers are competing in a 9-week campaign to fight cardiovascular disease, which will affect over 60% of U.S. adults by 2050.
A major study reveals the ketogenic diet prevents weight gain but triggers fatty liver disease and dangerous blood sugar spikes.
Genetic testing can identify inherited heart disease risk before symptoms appear. Experts explain which family patterns warrant testing and how early detection...
