CHICAGO -- For patients with ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ischemic cardiomyopathy, going right to catheter ablation ...

Scarring of heart tissue can be slowed but not stopped, and can lead to heart failure. But a new study has shown that an ...

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All patients who have had a heart attack are typically treated using beta blockers. According to a recent study, this drug is unlikely to be needed for those heart patients who have a normal pumping ...

Ischemic cardiomyopathy changes how the heart pumps blood because of muscle damage. Learn about the role of medication in ...

Beta blockers are go-to meds for many people who've survived a heart attack, but might not be needed for patients whose ...

Common treatments, such as statins, are effective at lowering LDL cholesterol and have also shown to reduce inflammation, ...

People with chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, or both of these conditions may have a higher cardiovascular disease ...

Researchers have identified a new target to treat atherosclerosis, a condition where plaque clogs arteries and causes major cardiac issues, including stroke and heart attack.

Dr. Eugene Braunwald is often called the father of modern cardiology. He calls that an exaggeration. "Maybe I've been around ...

Brittany Pieniazek knew she had a chance of developing breast cancer. The Dyer resident’s mother and aunt had both been ...

During a heart attack, quick treatment can save the heart muscle from permanent damage. During a stroke, timely medical treatment can prevent brain cells from dying. Act fast by calling 911 at the ...