Low-income patients more likely to take blood pressure medication when doctor involves them in conversation
Study Highlights: Low-income patients with high blood pressure whose healthcare providers did not use collaborative communication styles or ask about social issues, such as employment and housing, were…
Lasers used to detect risk of heart attack and stroke
Patients at risk of heart attacks and strokes may be spotted earlier thanks to a diagnosis tool that uses near-infrared light to identify high-risk arterial plaques, according to…
New study rebut the claim that antidepressants do not work
A theory that has gained considerable attention in international media, including Newsweek and the CBS broadcast 60 minutes, suggest that antidepressant drugs, such as the SSRIs, do not…
Hypertension During Pregnancy May Affect Women’s Long-Term Cardiovascular Health
Women who experience hypertension during pregnancy face an increased risk of heart disease and hypertension later in life, according to a new study.
Brain activity may be predictor of stress-related cardiovascular risk
The brain may have a distinctive activity pattern during stressful events that predicts bodily reactions, such as rises in blood pressure that increase risk for cardiovascular disease, according…