Category: heart-letter

Clots can form in stents years after placement.

My systolic blood pressure is high in the morning (about 165), but in the evening it drops to below 100. I am taking two blood pressure medications daily and still experiencing seriously low blood pressure at night. What would you suggest?

A less invasive procedure for replacing the aortic valve means a shorter hospital stay and recovery, but for now its availability is limited to those who are unable to undergo open-heart surgery.

A book by a Massachusetts General Hospital cardiologist presents a view of heart health that aims to merge its physical and emotional components.

Research suggests that people with psoriasis are more likely to experience some form of cardiovascular disease.

I am 76 years old and still get hot flashes. Is it true that women who have hot flashes many years after menopause are more likely to experience heart problems than those whose symptoms end early in menopause?

Newly available medications offer alternatives to warfarin that are easier for some people to take.

Certain genetic variations increase a person risk of heart disease, but eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits can counter this risk.

Analysis of clinical trials supports the belief that men with ED who treat their cardiovascular risk factors will also experience improved erectile function.

When I am under great stress, my blood pressure sometimes shoots up to 200/120 but then quickly goes down to 120/80 or lower and stays there. One doctor told me that spikes like these are normal. Another told me this isn’t healthy. Who is right?