Stenting Outcomes Vary Widely Among U.S. Hospitals
2015-05-18
Stroke, death more common at some centers than othersContinue Reading
Many ER Patients With Chest Pain Can Be Sent Home, Study Finds
2015-05-18
Vast majority who have normal cardiac test results are in no immediate danger, researchers sayContinue Reading
Using ‘Heartphone’ to Detect Cardiac Irregularity
2015-05-15
Researchers say smartphone apps can work for atrial fibrillation screeningContinue Reading
Activity Improves Survival for Those With Implanted Defibrillators
2015-05-15
People who are most active soon after getting heart device tend to live longer, researchers find
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How Safe Is Exercise for Those With Common Irregular Heartbeat?
2015-05-15
Atrial fibrillation strikes many older Americans, and study finds gender influences safety of physical activityContinue Reading
World’s Tiniest Pacemaker Seems Safe, Effective in Trial
2015-05-15
Device is 93 percent smaller than prior pacemakers that are implanted through a veinContinue Reading
Too Much, Too Little Sleep May Up Stroke Risk for Those With High Blood Pressure
2015-05-15
Researchers find odds about 80 percent higher among people with insufficient shuteyeContinue Reading
Even Elite Athletes May Have Heart Abnormalities
2015-05-15
Study of Olympic prospects finds ‘large prevalence’ of defectsContinue Reading
Botox: An Rx for Irregular Heartbeat After Cardiac Surgery?
2015-05-14
Preliminary trial found the drug effective against potentially fatal atrial fibrillationContinue Reading
Health Tip: Cutting Down on Cholesterol in Kids’ Diets
2015-05-14
Watch fat content, too
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