As temperatures rise, so do the risks for individuals with heart conditions, according to the American Heart Association.

Non-valvular atrial fibrillation accounts for 13–26% of acute ischaemic strokes.1 Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are ...

A recent meta-analysis has shown that loneliness and social isolation are risk factors for coronary heart disease and stroke.1 These latest findings, specific to cardiovascular outcomes, are ...

Background Awareness has recently risen about the potential associated risks to the cardiovascular health of cannabis users. The objective was to evaluate the possible association between major ...

Heat exhaustion is not necessarily a crisis, Mullins said, but it can trigger other health issues like a heart attack or a stroke. However, heat stroke is a medical emergency . The treatment is ...

This makes the heart unable to pump enough blood out to the body with each heartbeat. It’s estimated 12.1 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with AFib by 2030. (Dreamstime/TNS) ...

Objective Perioperative stroke associated with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a catastrophic event. Identification of patients at risk and reduction of its incidence remains of high ...

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A COMMON prescription drug has been linked to lower rates of heart attack and stroke – with no increased risk of major bleeding, say scientists. Low-dose aspirin is recommended by the NHS to … ...

A woman on an international flight suffered a mid-flight medical emergency. A doctor on board and medical staff on the ground in Houston likely saved her life.

New research suggests that extra virgin olive oil doesn’t just flavor your meals; it could help fight heart disease, reduce inflammation, and enhance vascular health, especially when paired with ...

People with AFib are at a higher risk of stroke — about 1 in 7 strokes are AFib related — due to clots that can form in the upper chambers of the heart. Of the strokes resulting from atrial ...