Sign in  |  Register

Health News Archives

Heart/Stroke-Related: Heart Attack

Smokeout ’08: The Perfect Time to Quit
American Cancer Society urges people to stop for a day, then for life

Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
Winter's lack of sun means adults at risk should be monitored, experts say

IV ’Ice Slurry’ Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries
Innovative approach could give heart attack victims, other patients more time, developers say

EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk
Adds little to other diagnostic measures, British researchers report

Heart Failure Accounts for 37% of Medicare Spending
Patients with the condition see doctors far more frequently, study finds

Vest Monitors ’Individual’ Air Pollution
Researchers in Detroit say it detected additional cardiovascular damage

With Angioplasty, More Is Better
Hospitals that perform the heart procedure more often do better, study finds

Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
14% for whites, 19% for blacks, 21% for Hispanics and 27% for others, study says

Angioplasty Not Always Worth the Price
Cost analysis finds procedure often doesn't bring enough benefit to offset expense

Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women’s Hypertension Risk
These particles carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout the body

Next >