TEHRAN, August 8- Treating hypertension may be the best way to prevent cardiovascular disease, research shows. A big part of that treatment is knowing involves taking blood pressure measurements.
TEHRAN, Jul 24 -When insurance companies refuse to cover cholesterol-lowering drugs, it puts patients at risk for stroke and heart ailments, a new study says.
TEHRAN, Jun 19 -People at a risk for heart failure often turn to a defibrillator to remove that threat, but for some patients that's not always the answer, new research shows.
TEHRAN, Jun 19 -While diet and lifestyle play a large role in heart disease, researchers in Sweden report that a higher number of cases are caused by genetics than previously thought.
TEHRAN, Jun 1-Heartburn, ulcer and acid reflux medicine may bring relief, but over time, they could also increase a person's risk of early death, new findings show.
TEHRAN, May 04 -People with multiple blocked arteries of the heart have a better chance for survival if they receive coronary grafting surgery, rather than stents, new findings show.
TEHRAN, Apr 28 -A programmed robotic catheter was able to independently find its way to leaky heart valves in live pigs, according to bioengineers at Boston Children's Hospital.
TEHRAN, Feb 21 - Researchers classified people with sleep apnea into four groups based on their symptoms, including those with disturbed sleep, those minimally symptomatic, those moderately sleepy, and those excessively sleepy.
TEHRAN, Feb 17 -New research suggests middle-aged men who can do more than 40 push-ups at a time have a 96 percent reduced risk of heart attack, stroke and heart disease.
TEHRAN, December 01 - Patients with cancer who undergo a common heart procedure often face post-surgery complications with deadly consequences, a study says.
TEHRAN, October 15 -Contrary to popular belief, heart surgery patients who leave the hospital on a weekend or holiday do not have a higher risk for readmission, a new study finds.