Heart Attacks Often Follow Dramatic Changes in Outdoor Temperature
Findings suggest climate change may increase heart attack risk
A Positive Outlook May Improve Outcomes for People with Chest Pain
People who were more optimistic had fewer heart-related hospital visits, procedures
Getting Flu Vaccine Cuts Risk of Death by Half in People with Heart Failure
For people with heart failure, getting a seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine in a given year was associated with a 50 percent drop in the risk of death during…
Breastfeeding May Have Long-Term Heart Health Benefits for Some Moms
Women with normal blood pressure during pregnancy and who breastfed their babies for at least six months following birth had better markers of cardiovascular health years later compared…
ECG on Smartwatch Accurately Detects AFib
Real-time display of heart rhythm may help avoid procedures, save costs A newly-designed wristband and corresponding app that works with a smartwatch can accurately display the heart’s electrical…