Some patients with a common type of stroke benefit from a clot-busting drug given between 4.5 and 24 hours after symptoms emerged, according to a new study.

A dangerously high blood pressure reading for women is 180/120 mmHg or higher. Learn more about the health risks and when to seek emergency care.

Cardiovascular Research  (CVR) is an official, international, peer-reviewed journal of the European Society of Cardiology  (ESC), dedicated to basic discovery and translational research on all topics ...

A study was conducted to determine the effect of large-scale air pollution on cerebrovascular health and rates of stroke.

A new clinical classification system is presented to define the severity of an acute PE and assist in developing adult treatment strategies.

Stroke patients with Medicare Advantage health insurance plans are less likely to be discharged to highly rated post-acute ...

Anticoagulation is a critical component in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Large randomised controlled trials have ...

BACKGROUND: Forecasts for the future prevalence of cardiovascular disease and stroke are crucial to guide efforts to improve health outcomes across the life course for women. METHODS: Using historical ...

Malnutrition can affect patients with various acute cardiovascular disease conditions, including acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, or valvular disease; however, most of the literature has focused ...

Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine ...

Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center has been certified as a comprehensive stroke center. The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval will not change day-to-day operation of the hospital, but it ...

The prevalence of waterpipe smoking (WPS) is increasingly recognised as a growing global public health concern. Available studies show that WPS exposes users to toxicants at levels similar to or ...