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Researchers identify new factor involved in pulmonary hypertension
Hypertension in the lungs is a relatively rare but very serious disease that is usually fatal within two years if... Read more -
Q&A: Can laughter help your heart?
Heart disease, particularly a heart attack, can feel like it comes out of nowhere. However, the truth is that certain... Read more -
Genetic link between type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure uncovered
Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure share a genetic link, according to new research from the University of Surrey,... Read more -
New artificial intelligence tool diagnoses masked hypertension
About 10% of people with hypertension have normal blood pressure readings at the doctor's office. Now researchers at the University... Read more -
AI stethoscope can help spot 'silent epidemic' of heart valve disease earlier than GPs, study suggests
Artificial intelligence could help doctors detect serious heart valve disease years earlier, potentially saving thousands of lives, a new study... Read more -
Video: Cardiologist discusses heart disease in women
Heart disease affects women differently than men, and understanding those differences can be lifesaving. Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo... Read more -
Why flu season can strain your heart, and what a new mRNA approach suggests
Mount Sinai researchers have identified a cellular mechanism linking infections from influenza A viruses (IAVs) to cardiovascular disease, providing critical... Read more -
New study reveals gaps in Apple Watch's ability to detect undiagnosed high blood pressure
In September 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared the Apple Watch Hypertension Notifications Feature, a cuffless tool that... Read more -
Watch the Super Bowl? Doctors warn about hidden health risks for fans
Doctors say the big game can also bring big health risks, from heart strain to food poisoning and alcohol-related emergencies,... Read more -
Catheter technique repairs failed mechanical aortic valves without open-heart surgery
A team led by the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) and Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid has developed and... Read more -
Q&A: What is chronic venous insufficiency? A vascular surgeon answers
Up to 40% of adults in the United States have chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which veins in the... Read more -
Q&A: Researcher discusses interplay of hormonal contraceptive use, stress and cardiovascular risk in women
New research explores how hormonal contraceptive use may influence cardiovascular and thrombotic risk in women, including those with anxiety, depression... Read more -
Comparable effectiveness seen for multiartery bypass grafting methods
For lower-risk patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) for multivessel disease, radial artery plus one internal thoracic artery (SITA+RA)... Read more -
Exploring 'wire-free' angiography-derived physiology for coronary assessment
A new expert opinion from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) examines the evolving role of angiography-derived physiology... Read more -
Q&A: American Heart Month spotlights heart disease risks, including 'silent' high blood pressure
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. February is American Heart Month, established in 1964... Read more
