May 16, 2012: Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem
Study found greater odds of developing atrial fibrillation

May 11, 2012: Blacks Less Likely to Get Help on Scene After Cardiac Arrest: Study
Researchers stress that CPR and defibrillator use are critical before reaching the ER

May 07, 2012: Living Near Major Roads May Shorten Heart Attack Survival
The closer patients lived to interstates, the greater their risk of dying within 10 years, study finds

May 04, 2012: Today's Kids May Be Destined for Adult Heart Disease
Solution lies in instilling healthy habits, not adding medication, experts say

April 10, 2012: High Blood Pressure May Be Especially Lethal for Blacks
It doubled odds for sudden cardiac death compared to whites, study finds

March 27, 2012: Defibrillator Implantation May Be Riskier for Underweight Patients
Study suggests reasons may include frailty, other health conditions

March 27, 2012: Cardiac Cocktail Delivered by Paramedics May Save Lives
Study found giving it early to heart attack patients halved cardiac arrest rates, death risk

February 21, 2012: Many Women Having a Heart Attack Don't Have Chest Pain
Misinterpreting symptoms may be a reason why women face higher in-hospital death rates, researchers say

January 11, 2012: Even When Silent, Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Stroke Risk
Study found people with pacemakers experienced atrial fibrillation without realizing it

December 27, 2011: New Blood Test May Rule Out Heart Attacks More Quickly
More sensitive troponin screen made the call in three hours, instead of 12-16 hours

November 28, 2011: Low-Cal Diet Cuts Fat Around Heart in Obese People: Study
That led to improved heart function, researchers said

November 21, 2011: Physically Demanding Work Raises Heart Risk in Unfit Men: Study
Being out of shape might boost workers' odds for heart attack, researchers say

November 21, 2011: Hypertension in Young Adulthood May Mean Trouble Later On
Higher blood pressures linked to more deaths from cardiovascular and heart disease

November 15, 2011: Fewer Disease Risk Factors Yet More Fatal Heart Attacks
Healthier profile might delay cardiac problems until old age, researchers say

November 14, 2011: Too Few Doctors Screen Young Athletes for Hidden Heart Trouble
Study of Washington state physicians, high school officials shows not enough are asking the right questions

November 10, 2011: 'Mini-Strokes' Linked to Earlier Deaths
The risk is highest among older people and those with a history of heart problems

November 04, 2011: Earthquakes Put Millions of Lives, Major Cities at Risk
One of three victims will die from their injuries in massive temblors, researchers estimate

November 01, 2011: Women No More Likely to Die After Angioplasty
But study finds they have more risk factors for heart disease than men

October 27, 2011: Many Young Adults Unaware They're Developing Heart Disease
Waist size predicts fatty buildup in arteries better than weight, study says

October 05, 2011: Smokers Have Heart Attacks Earlier Than Nonsmokers
And women are more likely than men to need emergency treatment 6 months later, study finds

August 16, 2011: The Fattier Your Heart, the Greater Your Heart Disease Risk
Study links buildup of this hidden fat to heart threat, even in people without symptoms

June 29, 2011: Obesity a Major Cause of Early Death in Women: Study
And the risk rises as overweight becomes more severe, researchers say

June 28, 2011: Study Hints at Why Heart Disease Is More Deadly for Blacks
Culprit may be certain type of arterial plaque more common among blacks than whites

June 27, 2011: Hospitals in U.S. Territories Have Higher Death Rates: Study
Researcher says these territories have been largely neglected in efforts to reduce disparities

June 09, 2011: Vytorin Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Large Study of Kidney Patients
Cardiovascular trouble reduced as much as 25 percent by cholesterol drug in this high-risk group

May 23, 2011: CT Heart Scans No Benefit to Patients Without Symptoms
Study suggests it can lead to unneeded aggressive, invasive procedures and treatments

April 28, 2011: Morning Heart Attacks Cause More Damage, Study Finds
Circadian rhythms may make heart more vulnerable between 6 a.m. and noon, researchers suggest

April 26, 2011: Evidence-Based Heart Attack Care Reduces Deaths: Study
Clot-busting drugs, rapid angioplasty made a significant difference, researchers report

April 04, 2011: Bypass Surgery Best for Some Heart Failure Patients
It may be better than medication alone, researchers report

March 22, 2011: Study: Infrequent Sex Can Raise Risk of Heart Attack, Death
Danger greatest shortly after physical activity, but absolute risk small, research finds

March 22, 2011: Screening Seems to Catch Dangerous Heart Condition in Kids
But testing combo not routinely done in the United States, researchers note

February 25, 2011: Early Symptoms in Menopause Might Protect Heart
Study found having hot flashes, night sweats sooner linked to lower risk of cardiovascular trouble

February 15, 2011: Obesity Alone Raises Risk of Fatal Heart Attack, Study Finds
Analysis suggests something about carrying extra weight is at play

February 10, 2011: Wireless Device Can Cut Heart Failure-Related Hospitalizations
Doctors able to track fluid pressure in lungs, make medication adjustments, study shows

February 02, 2011: If Mom Had a Stroke, Daughter May Be Prone to Heart Attack
Researchers can't say if genes or environment play bigger role to explain the link

February 01, 2011: New Campaign Urges Women to Know Signs of Heart Attack
Too few women recognize one, U.S. health officials say

January 26, 2011: Widespread Use of Defibrillators in Public Places Saves Lives: Study
They're more effective than CPR for sudden cardiac arrest, one expert says

January 26, 2011: FDA Panel Recommends Tougher Standards for External Defibrillators
Recalls, failure to fix problems spurred agency to ask for more oversight

January 19, 2011: Second Heart Attack Not Always Tied to Original Blockage
Study found it's almost as likely that a new lesion is the culprit

January 17, 2011: Blood Type O Associated With Less Risk for Heart Attack
Study finds gene that raises the danger and another, also tied to blood type, that might offer protection

November 15, 2010: External Defibrillators Not Much Help in Hospitals
While effective in public places, study found differently in hospital setting

November 15, 2010: Having Relative With Atrial Fibrillation Raises Own Risk
Research found having mother, father or sibling with it increased chances 40%

September 29, 2010: Not All Chest Pain Treated Equally in U.S. Hospitals: Study
Blacks, Hispanics, uninsured seem less likely than whites to get immediate emergency room care

September 03, 2010: Health Tip: Heart Arrhythmia May Have Symptoms
Here are possible warning signs

July 27, 2010: Rush Victims of Deadliest Heart Attacks to Specialty Centers: Study
Researchers estimate this will save twice as many lives and be far less expensive as expanding specialized treatment

May 17, 2010: Heart Attack Guidelines Close Racial Gaps in Hospital Care
But they're not enough to guarantee complete parity in treatment, expert says

May 11, 2010: Prevention Gets Credit for Fewer Heart Deaths
But increases in diabetes and obesity could reverse the trend, experts warn

May 07, 2010: Genes Tie Blood Fat to Heart Disease
Mutation can increase risk by up to 40 percent, researchers say

May 05, 2010: Risks Rise for Other Surgeries After Stent Implants
Danger is greatest in first six weeks, study finds

April 27, 2010: Calcium Scan Improves Heart Risk Prediction
It may give doctors new tool in treating and managing heart disease, experts say