Study links recreational cannabis legalization to rising heart attack admissions
Legalization of recreational cannabis in the US is associated with a rise in hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease,…
Nearly 400,000 adults, six body measurements, and a surprising result for heart attack risk
Researchers tracked nearly 400,000 adults to investigate whether a simple calculation using waist circumference and height could offer…
A survey of 371,000 adults links heart disease to eating whole fruit less often
A survey of more than 370,000 US adults compares whole fruit and juice habits across cardiovascular diagnoses, with…
How much exercise does your heart need? Cardiologist shares the ideal weekly target
Exercise is touted as an indispensable part of your lifestyle. So how much exercise does your heart actually…
Pop-up ad accused of delaying life-saving call during Chinese woman’s heart attack sparks debate
Intense public discussions surrounding the downsides of technology have been sparked by a Chinese man accusing a phone…
ResoTher heart data clear acquisition hurdle, set up 200-patient trial
Why it matters: RTP-026 is the first drug based on annexin A1, one of the body’s own brakes…
Popular sweetener may raise heart attack or stroke risk, new study suggests
Popular sweetener may raise heart attack or stroke risk, new study suggests A popular artificial sweetener used in…
Remote exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation can be an additional option for heart patients
Remotely delivered exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation, when added to center-based programs, resulted in a similar number of completed sessions…
Older heart attack patients need routine invasive treatment rather than selective care
A routine invasive approach should not be replaced with a more selective approach in older patients with the most common…
Functional angiography outperforms conventional imaging in AIR-STEMI trial
Functional coronary angiography significantly reduced cardiovascular events and improved safety compared with conventional angiography in patients with ST-segment…
Atorvastatin reduces major cardiovascular events but misses disability-free survival goal
Atorvastatin reduced major cardiovascular events by 30% in older people without known cardiovascular disease, diabetes or dementia, but…
A 30-year study found a surprising link between alcohol, survival and heart attack risk
Three decades of follow-up suggest that alcohol and beverage type may relate differently to longevity and heart attack…