Over 5 Million People In the US Are Affected By Heart Failure
According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, 5.2 million people in the United States are affected by heart failure- and those numbers continue to rise.
According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, 5.2 million people in the United States are affected by heart failure- and those numbers continue to rise.
More Women Are Having Heart Attacks Than Ever
More middle-aged women are having heart attacks, but they are more likely to survive compared to years past.
More middle-aged women are having heart attacks, but they are more likely to survive compared to years past.
Where Fat is Located on the Body Could Affect the Heart
While obesity can increase the risk for blood clots, the location of the fat may be particularly important.
While obesity can increase the risk for blood clots, the location of the fat may be particularly important.
Cardio Disease Could Be Linked to Hip Fractures
A new study finds a link between cardiovascular disease and hip fractures.
A new study finds a link between cardiovascular disease and hip fractures.
Dissolvable Heart Stent
Every year a million Americans have to have a metal stent put in their arteries to keep them open and the blood flowing. Soon those patients may have a new --metal free option: a dissolvable heart stent.
Every year a million Americans have to have a metal stent put in their arteries to keep them open and the blood flowing. Soon those patients may have a new --metal free option: a dissolvable heart stent.
Cholesterol Health
It's THE VAP TEST - Vertical Auto Profile. It surfaced a decade ago and is emerging as the preferred choice to check cholesterol levels.
It's THE VAP TEST - Vertical Auto Profile. It surfaced a decade ago and is emerging as the preferred choice to check cholesterol levels.
Two Generic Drugs Could Protect Against Strokes
Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.
Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.
Vitamin B May Do Nothing for Heart Disease
Researchers say B-vitamins like folic acid, B12, and B6 do nothing to prevent heart disease.
Researchers say B-vitamins like folic acid, B12, and B6 do nothing to prevent heart disease.
People With Heart Issues Are At High Risk With the Flu
The flu is especially dangerous for people with heart problems.
The flu is especially dangerous for people with heart problems.
A Gout Drug Could Help High Blood Pressure
New research shows a high fructose diet increases blood pressure in men-- but a drug used to treat gout could help.
New research shows a high fructose diet increases blood pressure in men-- but a drug used to treat gout could help.
Diabetic Women Are At Risk for a Dangerous Heart Condition
Women with diabetes are at risk for atrial fibrillation.
Women with diabetes are at risk for atrial fibrillation.
Broken Heart Syndrome
People with Broken Heart Syndrome usually have an intensely stressful physical or emotional event right before having heart-attack like symptoms.
People with Broken Heart Syndrome usually have an intensely stressful physical or emotional event right before having heart-attack like symptoms.
Lead Exposure Could Lead to Cardiovascular Disease
Men who've had the most environmental lead exposure could be more likely to die from cardiovascular disease.
Men who've had the most environmental lead exposure could be more likely to die from cardiovascular disease.
Skinny Thighs May Predict An Early Death
The size of a person's thighs could predict an early death.
The size of a person's thighs could predict an early death.
Smoking Bans Seem To Actually Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack
Communities that pass smoking bans have 20% fewer heart attacks compared to those without smoking restrictions.
Communities that pass smoking bans have 20% fewer heart attacks compared to those without smoking restrictions.
Soldiers In Combat Are More Likely to Have High Blood Presure
American servicemen and women in combat are more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure than other military personnel.
American servicemen and women in combat are more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure than other military personnel.
Heart Health
A blood test could help determine if you are at risk, or have had a heart attack.
A blood test could help determine if you are at risk, or have had a heart attack.
Heart Health with Dr. Nancy Snyderman
NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman and Meredith Vieira discuss key facts, and myths, about heart disease.
NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman and Meredith Vieira discuss key facts, and myths, about heart disease.
Some Implantable Defibs Do Not Work In Women
Implantable defibrillators do not appear to reduce the risk of death in women with advanced heart failure.
Implantable defibrillators do not appear to reduce the risk of death in women with advanced heart failure.
Very Few Americans Are At Low Risk For Heart Disease
Fewer than 10% of Americans have a low risk for heart disease, based on five low-risk criteria.
Fewer than 10% of Americans have a low risk for heart disease, based on five low-risk criteria.
