Cardiology

Often already prescribed in conjunction with statins, new research finds the drug reduces risks of cholesterol-caused health problems on its own.

Study also assesses myocarditis rates according to adolescent age and vaccine dosing interval, and reports on treatment received and need for hospitalization.

Marc Bains was an active 23-year-old when he got what he thought was the flu or bronchitis. He couldn’t climb the stairs without getting out of breath. When he finally made it up to his bed, he couldn’t lie down flat without coughing.

Human studies could begin within a couple of years.

The Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary is also to become a training centre for physicians to provide the technology to future patients.

Review of Canadian heart failure registry shows between 19% and 93% of hospitalized patients are not being prescribed recommended therapies, despite being eligible.

Heart and Stroke Canada has released a new report for Heart Health Month in February. It highlights several disparities women continue to experience in the prevention and treatment of heart attack and stroke, in comparison to other Canadians.

Drinking 2 cups of coffee daily doubles CVD mortality risk in people with severe hypertension, study.