Stem Cell Therapy Promising Against Heart Failure

A second study found bypass surgery might also extend the lives of people with the disease

Heart Patients' Depression Tied to Worse Outcomes

Heart attack, early death more common in depressed patients, study suggests

Heart Attack: Basics to Know

The heart is a muscle which requires oxygen to survive. When blood flow delivering oxygen to the heart muscle is cut off or severely reduced a heart attack occurs. Blood flow can be cut off or severely reduced by the build-up of arterial plaque (i.e. fat, cholesterol, and other substances that adhere to the artery walls). This build up eventually causes arteries to narrow and potentially close completely. This process is known as atherosclerosis and occurs over many years.

Heart Defects at Birth May Raise PTSD Risk Later

Rate is three times higher than in the general population, study finds

Adults born with heart defects may be at increased risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), researchers say.

'Overdosing' on exercise may be toxic to the heart

Slackers, rejoice! You knew you were right all along, didn't you? Extreme exercise may be toxic to your heart, according to a provocative review of studies set to appear in an upcoming issue of the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.

Happiness Might Sometimes Harm Your Heart

Any extreme emotion can trigger syndrome that weakens muscles, causes left pumping chamber to balloon, researchers say

On rare occasions, a very joyful event might harm your heart, a new study suggests.

Clot-Busters Might Help These Stroke Patients

Study finds favorable results among older adults who already had health problems

Intravenous clot-busting treatment might benefit stroke patients who needed help with daily living before their stroke, a new study suggests.

High-Rise Living May Lower Cardiac Arrest Survival

Above the 16th floor, odds of staying alive after heart stops ae slim, study finds

Irregular Heartbeat More Dangerous for Women

An irregular heartbeat, also known as atrial fibrillation, may create a higher risk of stroke for women than men, according to research published in The BMJ (British Medical Journal.) 

High Blood Sugar May Up Heart Attack Complications

Scientists find glucose causes strong contraction of blood vessels

High blood sugar levels can increase the risk of complications in heart attack patients, a new study suggests.