Is hybrid revascularization a valid alternative to conventional coronary artery bypass graft surgery in patients with multivessel coronary artery disease?

Genetic conditions are the result of mutations or changes in a person's DNA. Genetic disorders are illnesses caused by abnormalities in the genes or chromosomes. When a genetic disease is inherited it is due to mutation in the body's germ cells. These are the cells responsible for passing genetic i

Premature heart disease is a complicated condition with several different symptoms and causes. The medical community does not agree on a single definition of what makes heart disease "premature" -- one study by researchers in Belgium defined "premature" as heart disease that occurs before age 60 whi

Get hard-data on non-adherence to blood pressure lowering therapy, particularly in patients with suboptimal blood pressure control and those referred for renal denervation.

February is National Heart Disease Awareness month. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, so find out what you can do to keep your heart and the hearts you love, healthy.

Saturated and hydrogenated fats and trans-fatty acids can raise the level of cholesterol in the blood. Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats do not raise cholesterol levels and some studies even suggest that they may low LDL levels when eaten as part of a diet low in saturated fats. So where

ACC.07: Clinicians will be aware that about 50% of all HF patients have preserved LV function -- but few trials have addressed their therapy -- so the VALIDD results have a special validity.

Lack of time, uncertainty about benefits among potential reasons why, expert says

Are patients with a PFO at increased risk of ischemic stroke? This question has great practical importance because a PFO is found in approximately one-quarter of the general population.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can be used safely for a few years in some women with severe menopausal symptoms.

Abciximab administration during primary coronary angioplasty in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) reduces death, reinfarction, and the need for urgent target vessel revascularization (TVR).

Heart disease or cardiovascular disease is a term that is used to describe a wide range of medical conditions that affect the heart or the cardiovascular system. When you are diagnosed with one of the conditions, it means that your heart and arteries are not in top physical shape and your risk is mu

Heart disease has taken its toll on the health of the American population. What doesn't help is that most people's lifestyle places little emphasis on health and fitness, which is the main reason this disease is so prevalent and deadly. In order to stay healthy and drastically reduce the r

When most people think of heart attacks, they think of terrible chest pain along with the dramatized version of falling over in a heap on the floor. However, nothing could be further from that truth. Approximately one heart attack in four produces no symptoms. These are sometimes called "Silent

For patients with HF and preserved EF, does exercise training improve cardiovascular stiffness?

Blocking of arteries in hearts can lead to heart disease. In the worst scenario, it may even cause fatal heart attack that could lead to death. Hence, when patients heart shows some sorts of unhealthy signs, his or her doctor will...

The American Heart Association defines congestive heart failure, or CHF, as "a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to the body's other organs." The heart muscle is essentially a pump. If that pump weakens, blood will begin to back-up in your body.

Many individuals these days are hoping to find solutions on how to get lower cholesterol using natural methods. They want to feel better and this is definitely obvious. Of course, you need to recall some important tips before reaching the same kind of goal.

Heart disease and stroke are our nation's number one killers. As we become more sedentary and more obese, heart disease is occurring in more severe forms and at younger ages. But, there are ways to avoid heart disease, if you understand the associated health issues and how to control them. Here

Once again -- and properly so -- Drazner and colleagues emphasize the value of a properly performed physical examination.