Health News Archives

Heart/Stroke-Related: Heart Attack

Stem Cells Grow Heart Tissue in Lab
New technique described as a Band-Aid for damaged muscle

Smoking Bans Reduce Heart Attacks: Study
Report could get more states to pass laws to curtail secondhand smoke, experts say

American Heart Association Guidelines Save Lives
Heart attack, heart failure survival better at hospitals given awards for following program

Early Defibrillator After Heart Attack May Not Pay Off
European study finds no survival difference for those with, without device

Trial Shows Heart Attack Education Makes Little Difference
But new study design might change response times, researcher says

Simple Test Might Detect ’Silent’ Heart Disease
Even better, calcium scans don't lead to unnecessary tests, researchers say

Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says

Heart-Pacing Devices Hold Promise for Heart Failure
Defibrillators, pacemakers offer benefits for patients with milder forms of the condition, study suggests

Clot-Busting Therapy Under Review
Cardiologists looking at new generation of drugs as Plavix trial shows double dosage best for angioplasty

Study Finds Fish Won’t Prevent Heart Failure
Benefits confined to heart attack, other types of cardiovascular disease

< Previous Next >