Month: May 2015

When young, healthy adults listened to classical or rock music, their arteries became more relaxed-a change that might benefit the cardiovascular system.

Hormone therapy after menopause does not shield women from heart disease and may slightly increase their risk of a stroke. Women who take hormones to treat menopause symptoms should use the lowest possible dose for a short time only.

High blood pressure wreaks havoc in the circulatory system. It is a key contributor to heart attack and stroke.

Hybrid heart surgery combines two procedures that restore blood flow to blocked arteries in the heart: coronary bypass grafting and angioplasty. The approach takes advantage of the best aspects of each technique.

I just got diagnosed with diabetes and my doctor said I am at risk for heart disease. Why?

For older adults with high blood pressure, taking acetaminophen does not appear to elevate heart disease risk, even among those who take the popular painkiller frequently.