A heart scan led to far fewer statin recommendations and much higher medication adherence, but…
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Cardiology is the branch of medicine and science focused on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders related to the heart and blood vessels. This field encompasses a wide range of conditions, from high blood pressure and arrhythmias to heart failure and coronary artery disease. Cardiologists use advanced imaging, diagnostic tools, and interventional procedures to monitor and manage cardiovascular health. As heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, cardiology research is continuously advancing, exploring everything from genetics and lifestyle risk factors to innovative treatments like minimally invasive surgeries, stents, and artificial intelligence in diagnostics.
In a two-year head-to-head trial, researchers found that two very different dietary approaches produced similar…
A major trial found that implantable cardioverter-defibrillators may benefit some patients younger than 70 with…
A compound produced in the body after eating pomegranates improved heart function by up to…
Improved fitness did not prevent prolonged sitting from impairing blood-vessel function in the legs. Long…
Curcumin improved blood vessel health in diabetic rats, but human benefits still need to be…
A few minutes of sprinting triggered a much larger immediate molecular response than prolonged moderate…
People with atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer’s disease who received NOACs showed a modestly slower rate…
Regular stair climbing was associated with substantially lower risks of cardiovascular death and death from…
Cardiovascular health in midlife may influence mental function later in life. A person’s activity level…
By studying a gene associated with congenital heart defects, scientists uncovered a mechanism showing how…
In a six-month study, people with obesity who ate an avocado each day lowered their…
Plastic pollution may be reaching the heart through the bloodstream, and people suffering the most…
A gum disease bacterium may contribute to aortic valve calcification through inflammation, according to preliminary…
Researchers say treatment decisions should be individualized by weighing expected benefits, potential harms, treatment burden,…
Lifting weights for about one to two hours a week may support longer life, especially…
A new Oxford calculator predicts an individual’s risk of serious statin-related muscle disorders, helping patients…
Adverse neighborhood conditions in early adulthood may raise the risk of early cardiovascular disease decades…