Sudden cardiac arrest more likely in African-Americans Black Americans are more likely to suffer sudden cardiac arrest than their white counterparts, a new study suggests.
Patient doing well with French company's artificial heart, report finds A 75-year-old Frenchman was feeding himself and chatting to his family, more than a week after becoming the first person to be fitted with an artificial heart made by French biomedical company Carmat, one of his surgeons said.
SNL's Kevin Nealon opens up about heart condition Following the “Saturday Night Live” 40th anniversary special that aired Sunday night, comedian and SNL veteran Kevin Nealon is opening up for the first time about something a lot more serious— his heart condition, atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Coronary Heart Disease Rates Are Down, but South Still a Hot Spot Fewer people in the U.S. report having angina or a heart attack, though the South continues to be a hot spot for heart troubles
Medtronic Device Shows Higher Efficacy, Safety Risks Medtronic Inc. said a new system that treats a common faulty heart beat was more effective than traditional therapies in a recent clinical trial, but its rate of side effects is raising questions of whether the product will get regulatory approval
New technology uses diamonds to remove plaque from arteries Coronary atherectomy to clear out clogged arteries has been around for more than 20 years, but the technology used to perform was complex, leading some doctors to opt for open heart surgery to remove large blockages. But new technology recently approved by the FDA is making it easier and safer for patients to undergo the procedure
Early smoke exposure tied to increased atrial fibrillation risk People exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb or as children are at an increased risk later in life for atrial fibrillation, a new study hints.
Study: Moms' Diet Not Tied to Kids' Heart Health A new study from West Africa suggests that supplementing pregnant women's diets with extra calories and protein doesn't protect their kids against risk factors for heart disease once they're teenagers
Docs may be too conservative about sex after heart attack Most people get no advice from their doctors about whether or when it’s safe to have sex after a heart attack, according to a survey of American and Spanish patients under age 55.
Newer contraceptive pills may further raise risk of blood clots Newer versions of the Pill may raise a woman’s risk of dangerous blood clots even more than older versions, a large U.K. study suggests.
