Study Upholds Link Between Air Pollution and Higher CVD Risk
Three months of exposure associated with higher cholesterol levels, especially for those with diabetes
Heart Failure Risk Up Significantly After First Myocardial Infarction
One in four MI survivors develop heart failure within four years
Similar Costs for CTA, Functional Diagnostic Testing in CAD
Similar costs for patients in computed tomographic angiography, functional testing arms of PROMISE
Blood Pressure Variability Tied to Faster Cognitive Decline
Older adults with wide variations were more likely to show deterioration in cognitive abilities
Health Coaches Can Help Increase Patient Engagement
In Asian community health center patients understand their treatment and are actively engaged
Nonexperts Can Be Trained to Interpret RHD Echocardiograms
Short computer course can train nonexperts to interpret rheumatic heart disease screening ECGs
Two New Drugs Added to Heart Failure Clinical Practice Guideline
Heart groups issue updated guideline for the treatment of heart failure
Study Suggests a Low-Salt Diet Could Harm Certain Patients
Researchers say restricting sodium might backfire, but heart experts are critical of the finding
Cardiothoracic Surgeons May Not Meet 2035 Caseload
Anticipated increase of 61 percent in national caseload, 121 percent increase for each surgeon
FDA Redesigns Nutrition Facts Label
Added sugars, relevant portion sizes among the highlights of revision
