Health News Archives

Aspirin Resistance Boosts Heart Risks in Cardiac Patients
They're four times more likely to suffer heart attack, stroke and even death, study finds

Priming Heart Before an Attack Could Limit Damage
Animal study shows preconditioning cardiac cells helps organ better tolerate loss of blood flow

National Effort Needed to Address Hyperglycemia in Heart Patients
American Heart Association says high blood sugar condition linked to high mortality

Trial to Test Gene Therapy for Angina in Women
Novel treatment promotes blood vessel growth in heart muscle, researchers say

Drug That Lowers Resting Heart Rate Being Tested
Slower heartbeat linked to better cardiac outcome, scientists report

FDA Advisory Panel Rejects Vioxx Successor
Merck's new painkiller Arcoxia shows cardiac risk, committee says in 20-1 vote.

Study Fails to Confirm Gene Variants as Heart Risk Factors
New method of measuring association holds promise, researchers say

Heart Patients Seek Guidance on Stents, Statins
Experts offer advice after recent flurry of controversial studies

Cardiac Risk Greatest While Firefighters Fighting Flames
Study found they're most likely to die while responding to emergencies

Invasive Therapy Doesn’t Cut Deaths in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Patient's risk profile should determine best treatment, one expert says