In addition to substantial lifestyle changes, there may be additional help in reversing atherosclerosis, including statin ...

Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up, restricting blood flow, and requires immediate treatment with ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Heart ...

There are things you can do to keep your heart healthy, including understanding your risk factors, taking steps to reduce ...

Signs of heart disease in women often go unnoticed because research historically focused more on heart disease in men.

Using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to reduce cardiovascular risk during menopause remains a topic of debate. The ...

Angiographic trials in women relating to coronary risk factor modification have been focused in 2 areas: lipid-lowering therapy and estrogen replacement therapy. Figure 6. (click image to zoom) Of ...

Background Left ventricular (LV) mass is closely associated with atherosclerotic heart disease, but the mechanisms are not well defined. This study aimed to evaluate the risk factors associated with ...

Redberg RF. Coronary Artery Disease in Women: Understanding the Diagnostic and Management Pitfalls. MedGenMed 1(3), 1999. [formerly published in Medscape Women's Health eJournal 3(5), 1998].

Robin Eaton, a heart disease survivor, shares her story and what she wants others to know about heart disease.

To maintain a healthy heart, researchers say people should focus on diet and exercise, limit alcohol, manage stress, get ...

More women are prone to spontaneous coronary artery dissection or SCAD—a life-threatening heart condition that occurs when ...