She thought she had bronchitis, but the problem was her heart
Jun 13, 2022
Terita Grier of Atlanta passed her heart stress test. Then a trip to the emergency room for coughing and wheezing led to open-heart surgery.
High Blood Pressure News
High exposure to 'forever chemicals' may raise women's blood pressure
Jun 13, 2022
Middle-aged women with the highest levels of man-made chemicals in their blood were more likely to develop high blood pressure than their peers with the lowest levels, a new study finds.
Cardiovascular risk factors undertreated in childhood cancer survivors
Jun 8, 2022
Childhood cancer survivors face a higher risk for cardiovascular disease than the general population, but new research suggests they are less likely to be treated for risk factors.
Grammy winner, chart-topping producer – and kidney transplant recipient
Jun 6, 2022
At 26, composer and producer Brian Kennedy of Los Angeles was finally making it in the music business. Uncontrolled high blood pressure and kidney disease led to a kidney transplant seven years later.
Gender gap in some heart risk factors widens among young adults
Jun 2, 2022
Gender gaps in blood pressure, physical activity and smoking have widened among young adults in the United States, new research finds.
Consuming about 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids a day may lower blood pressure
Jun 1, 2022
An analysis of dozens of studies finds roughly 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids – in food or dietary supplements – may be the optimal amount needed to lower blood pressure.
Monitoring blood pressure at home can be tricky. Here's how to do it right.
May 23, 2022
Keeping track of blood pressure is essential for health, but measuring it accurately isn't always easy. Here's what to know about taking your own readings.
Falls can be a serious, poorly understood threat to people with heart disease
May 19, 2022
Cardiovascular disease, and some medications for it, can increase the risk of potentially dangerous falls. But a new report highlights the many gaps in understanding.
Rate of high blood pressure disorders in pregnancy doubled in 12 years
May 18, 2022
One-fifth of all births now results in either a preterm delivery, a hypertensive disorder such as preeclampsia or gestational hypertension, or a baby with low birth weight, a study has found.
Fatty liver disease not caused by alcohol is common – and often missed
Apr 14, 2022
An abnormal buildup of fat in the liver affects nearly 1 in 4 adults worldwide, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement that encourages greater screening.