AI heart scan targets risk before plaque
Biograph partners with Caristo Diagnostics to bring CaRi-Heart to the US and open preventive pathways in cardiology. Cardiovascular…
Radiation therapy shows promise as safer alternative for severe heart rhythm disorder
Radiation therapy may offer a comparable and potentially safer alternative to repeat catheter ablation for patients with severe…
PCSK9i drugs are reasonable alternatives to statins
Dr. Keith Roach | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing…
Researchers Pinpoint Protein That May Halt the Progression of Heart Disease
When cardiac workload rises, the heart’s walls can thicken, an initially adaptive shift that may tip into damaging…
Natural psychoactive molecule DMT reduces harmful effects of stroke in animal models
DMT, or dimethyltryptamine is a natural psychoactive molecule found in many plants and mammals. According to an article published in Science…
Anxiety treatment improves outcomes for low-risk chest pain patients
Chest pain ranks as the second most common reason for emergency department (ED) visits, making it a key…
New recommendations aim to identify children with familial hypercholesterolemia
The Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, announced the online publication of recommendations from a…
Frequent exercise reshapes nerves that control the heart, research shows
Frequent exercise doesn’t just strengthen the heart – it also changes the nerves that control it, according to…
AI uses mammograms to accurately predict women’s heart disease risk
AI uses mammograms to accurately predict women’s heart disease risk | Image Credit: © Valerii Apetroaiei – ©…
Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm
New research shows that hurricane-related flooding does not just cause short-term damage; it can raise cardiovascular risks for…
WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an…
Woman is in dire need of blood pressure meds after a fall
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman aged 58, and I have very high blood pressure from a…