Top Heart Disease News
Staying informed is key to battling heart disease. Treatment, diet, and suggested excercise are constantly changing. You'll also be surprised to learn what other factors can affect the health of your heart.
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Depression Boosts Risks for Heart Failure Patients
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that heart failure patients whose depression gets worse over time do not fare as well as patients whose depression symptoms disappear or stabilize. Read Summary > -
Many Warfarin Users Unaware of Risks from Herbs, Supplements
Taking certain herbs and dietary supplements with the blood thinner warfarin may make the drug ineffective or even dangerous, but researchers have found that many people who use the medicine are not aware of this. Read Summary > -
Plavix, Aspirin Combo Can Have Serious Bleeding Risks
Results from a new study show that the risk of bleeding for people taking either warfarin or a combination of Plavix (clopidogrel) and aspirin is significant. Read Summary > -
Blood Pressure Med Thelin Pulled from Market
The Associated Press has reported that drugmaker Pfizer is removing its blood pressure drug Thelin from the market because it has been linked to liver problems that are potentially fatal. Read Summary > -
Higher Statin Doses Mean Fewer Heart Problems: Study
According to two new studies, high doses of the cholesterol meds known as statins may help reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and the need for additional cardiac treatments more than regular doses of the drugs. Read Summary > -
Barbers Could Be Ally in Controlling Blood Pressure: Study
According to a new study, black men who have hypertension may get help for the condition from an unlikely source--their barbers. Read Summary > -
Pradaxa Approved for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug called Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) for the prevention of stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. Read Summary > -
Internet Tool Could Predict Stroke Patients' Risk of Death
Canadian researchers have developed a new Internet-based tool that can more accurately predict which stroke patients are more at risk of dying in the hospital. Read Summary >
