People who take pine-bark extract supplements are not helping to lower their blood pressure or reduce their heart disease risk, a new study has found. Read Summary >
A study of more than 28,000 U.S. patients who had undergone angioplasty or bypass surgery has found that many of these patients underwent exercise stress tests too soon after having their procedure. Read Summary >
According to a news release from the Radiological Society of North America, chest CT scans taken for routine diagnostic purposes can be used by radiologists to screen for signs of heart disease risk. Read Summary >
New research has found that eating small amounts of high-quality dark chocolate one to three times per month can help protect women from heart failure. Read Summary >
Dutch scientists have found that most heart patients who take low-dose omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not appear to get any additional protection from further heart troubles. Read Summary >
Though all people who have atherothrombosis have a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, new research has found that some of these patients carry a greater risk of these events than others. Read Summary >
Researchers have found that taking higher doses of two commonly used heart drugs--Plavix and aspirin--doesn't necessarily benefit all heart patients. Read Summary >
