Heart Disease Generic Drugs Not Inferior To Brand Treatments

Some patients and doctors have a wrong perception about the generic drugs that are designed for heart disease treatment. The study shows no evidence that brand-name drugs are clinically superior to their generic counterparts when it comes to the effectiveness of cardiovascular diseases treatment.

Something About Grapes Curbs Heart Disease

A study from the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center suggests that grapes may be even more powerful than thought for maintaining a healthier heart and curbing heart disease.

Indoor Pollution Linked to Heart Disease Risk: Are Statins the Answer?

Researchers have uncovered the role of low-level air pollution on heart disease. Studies have shown that EPA standards are not low enough to protect our blood vessels from inflammation leading to heart attack and stroke. CRP blood test levels measure inflammation in the body, and can be controlled with cholesterol lowering medicines, or statins. Elevated CRP levels promote heart attacks.

Heart Disease Patients May Not Benefit From Depression Screening

There is no clear evidence that depression screening plays a conclusive role in improving heart disease patients' health.

High Level Of protein Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk

A team of researchers have discovered that having high levels of particular protein puts patients at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

Guidelines For Adult Congenital Heart Disease

These days most children born with congenital heart disease live well into adulthood, thanks to innovative surgical, interventional and medical treatments.

Adult congenital heart disease management gets new guidelines

First-ever adult congenital heart disease management guidelines offer cardiologists comprehensive tools for managing lifetime care.

Potential Heart Disease, Sleep Apnea Link Found

Researchers here have discovered a possible link between a common sleep disorder and heart disease, which is the leading cause of death responsible for 29 percent of people worldwide.

Stem cell therapies for heart disease get one step closer

New research brings stem cell therapies for heart disease one step closer. The findings reveal that our bodies' ability to respond to an internal 'mayday' signal may hold the key to success for long-awaited regenerative medicine that could significantly contribute to heart disease treatment.

Certain Antipsychotic Medications May Increase Heart Disease Risk

Although factors such as smoking and lack of access to quality medical care may be two reasons for higher heart disease rates, atypical antipsychotics are known to be associated with cardiovascular side effects as well.

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