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Doctors are lowering LDL cholesterol levels to prevent heart attacks and reduce cardiac risks in millions of people ...

The human heart, a powerful, fist-sized organ, is the hardest working muscle in the body. It works 24/7, pumping blood through vessels (its partner in the makeup of the circulatory system), so oxygen ...

New research shows that finerenone, a nonsteroidal MRA, significantly reduces worsening events in heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction, offering hope where few treatments ...

February is Heart Health Month, which is a time to raise awareness about heart disease, as it’s the leading cause of death in the country. Heart disease typically encapsulates several conditions that ...

You may have Valentine's Day plans figured out, but it's also a good time to show yourself some love by taking care of your heart. Women are more likely than men to have unique symptoms when it comes ...

A Spokane cardiologist explains why heart disease is a leading cause of death in rural communities. Spokane cardiologist Deirdre Mooney, MD explains to HEALTH MATTERS host Aaron Luna the challenges of ...

Profound late cardiotoxicity can follow curative-intent regimens, particularly anthracycline-heavy chemotherapy, high-dose therapy with transplant, and cardiac-field radiation, necessitating ...

Extreme heat, cold, and heavy rain all raise heart disease risk, with the biggest impact from heat, according to a study ...

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