Henry Black discusses a cohort study which found that restarting statins in people who had stopped because of adverse effects did not increase the risk for recurrence.

After nearly 50 years CABG now has the most solid evidence supporting its role in revascularization for stable ischemic heart disease -- in its history.

Screening tests such as Pap smears, mammograms and urinalysis are designed to assess patients who are of need of further evaluation for a specific disease. Screening tests help identify patients early in the disease cycle before the patient develops symptoms and should, therefore, improve prognosis.

Two new studies show the number of heart attacks among middle-aged women is rising while falling among men, but the risk of death after a heart attack is improving more for women than men.

Children, as well as adults, have cholesterol in their bodies. It plays a very important role, carrying digested fat from the liver to various places in the body via the bloodstream. Afterward, it returns to the liver and repeats this action. The liver makes most of the body's cholesterol. Howe

Does exercise significantly change aortic valve area in asymptomatic patients with congenital aortic stenosis?

Thoracic aortic aneurysm-related issues are discussed; many originate from ambivalence in diagnostic capabilities.

The most common surgery for peripheral arterial disease is a minimally invasive procedure that most patients respond favorably to. In more extreme cases, bypass surgery may be utilized to restore healthy blood flow.

The authors detail the determinants of late outcomes of PBD for valvar PS during childhood. Right heart growth patterns in relation to baseline characteristics and late sequelae were also assessed.

Heart disease and dietary intake often times are directly linked to one another. This has prompted many to seek out information on heart disease and diet and look for ways to work a more heart healthy way of living into their lives.

Transradial access for coronary procedures has many advantages over the transfemoral approach, but there are a few disadvantages, too . . .

When your doctor tells you your cholesterol was high, what was your reaction? If you were like me, you dreaded the idea of having a heart attack or a stroke. The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. Many of the heart disease cases come from people who had high cholesterol.

Let's face it, we should be more worried about heart blockage from our arteries and veins. Inevitably, it will result in a heart attack - at least when over 70% of our artery is blocked (when the symptoms occur.)

How have heart failure nurse specialists changed end-of-life care for the increasingly large population of people with advanced heart failure?

Find out about recent therapeutic advances likely to have a marked effect on management across the amyloid spectrum.

Learn more about how diseased heart valves are repaired or replaced.

Cases of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy -- or 'broken heart syndrome' -- jumped in Vermont, Missouri following natural disasters

Actor John Ritter's death was caused by an aortic dissection, which is usually fatal if the blood vessel bursts.

Preparing for heart surgery is one key to a smooth, stress-free procedure. Through your doctor and other medical resources, you can learn much about your procedure so you'll be prepared for the steps to take on the day.

A pleural effusion is an abnormal collection of fluid in the lung cavities.