Research News

The field of cardiovascular medicine is rich with research, as scientists continue to unravel the mysteries of how this system functions and how to best promote strengthening and healing.

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2012 - August

2012 - April

Fried Foods Not Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Disease

2011 - December

Obese children who maintain ideal weight in adulthood have similar heart disease risk as those with ideal weight through lifetime

2011 - November

Chocolate consumption associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke

2011 - September

Journal Notes: Exercise-based Cardiac Rehabilitation May Decrease Risk of Death and Future Heart Procedures

2010 - August

Journal Notes: Compression-Only CPR Appears to have Similar Survival Rates as Standard CPR

2010 - July

Journal Notes: Processed Meat Associated with Increased Risk of Diabetes and Coronary Heart Disease

2010 - June

Journal Notes: Meal Replacement Diet May Improve Initial Weight Loss Amounts Compared to Patient Controlled Plan

2010 - May

Journal Notes: Dietary Saturated Fat Not Associated with Risk for Heart Disease or Stroke

2010 - April

Journal Notes: Dietary Saturated Fat Not Associated with Risk for Heart Disease or Stroke

2010 - February

Journal Notes: Sleep, Internet Time, and Alcohol Consumption Linked to Higher BMIs in Female Adolescents

2010 - January

Journal Notes: Heart Medication Linked to Reduction in Incidence and Progression of Alzheimer's Disease

2009 - August

Journal Notes: Lifestyle Habits May Lower Lifetime Risk of Heart Failure in Men

2009 - June

2009 - May

Journal Notes: Replacing Saturated Fats With Polyunsaturated Fats May Decrease Risk of Heart Disease

2009 - February

2008 - December

Journal Notes: MP3 (iPod) Headphones Near ICD or Pacemaker May Cause Problems

2008 - November

Journal Notes: Moderate Intensity Walking May Reduce Total Cholesterol/HDL ratio in Men with Hypercholesterolemia

2008 - August

2008 - July

2008 - June

Journal Notes: Smoking and Smoking Cessation in Relation to Mortality in Women

2008 - May

2008 - February

Journal Notes: Addition of Ezetimibe to Simvastatin Ineffective for Reducing Carotid Artery Blockage

2007 - December

Journal Notes: Coronary Bypass Surgery Increases Freedom From Angina More Than Angioplasty

2007 - August

Journal Notes: Study Confirms Hormone Replacement Therapy Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk

2007 - June

2007 - May

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