Heart Failure News

More than a hundred drugs and supplements, including common medications bought over the counter, may pose a danger to people with heart failure or at risk of heart failure.

Depression in these cases may be caused by biological changes from the disease itself, researcher says

New evidence suggests annual jab is warranted

Two new drugs added to list of recommended therapies

Cardiologist says they need to understand surgery not a 'cure' for their disease

But finding is preliminary and much more research needed to test hypothesis, experts say

Nitrates reduce activity, quality of life, researchers find

Even those who start moving later in life could see benefits, study finds

But larger study needed to assess the effectiveness and safety of the implants

Home-based programs could provide alternative for those unable or unwilling to travel, researchers suggest

Approach is 'simpler and probably safer' than earlier attempts, expert says

Entresto was granted 'fast track' approval by the agency

Research suggests left ventricular assist devices aren't a magic bullet

CPR-Assistance System Approved by FDA

Eaten regularly, they might boost chances as much as 68 percent, study finds

New treatment strengthens heart walls, researchers say, but skeptics remain

Experimental medication beat standard treatment at reducing hospitalizations, cardiovascular deaths

Study finds they seem to improve survival for people taking 'water pill' diuretics

But study finds they're less likely than males to receive pacemaker that synchronizes heartbeats

But unprocessed red meat was not implicated in this research

Researchers found injecting them into damaged tissue improved organ's ability to pump blood

Memory problems, use of antidepressant linked to early hospital return

Two key measures separated those who would benefit from those who would not

But experts caution that larger studies of combined treatment are needed

Noninvasive method found accurate in small, early study