http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/CardiologyFind stories, videos, and photos about Cardiology from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:01:47 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com//cnn/2009/HEALTH/04/21/alcohol.health.drinking/tztop.red.wine.gi.jpghttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Cardiology14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Cardiology from CNN.com.http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/21/alcohol.health.drinking/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/21/alcohol.health.drinking/index.html#cnnSTCTextModerate drinking can be good for your heart. But for women, drinking alcohol raises the risks of breast cancer.Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:23:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/02/india.heart.disease/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/02/india.heart.disease/index.html#cnnSTCTextHindu priest Pandjitee is not overweight, does not smoke or drink and follows a strict vegetarian diet. Yet three years ago he was suddenly struck by a heart attack.Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:33:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/24/hm.cholesterol.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/24/hm.cholesterol.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhat the heck are triglycerides? If you don't know, you have plenty of company.Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:49:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20267281,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20267281,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnn"A couple hours after surgery, he was entertaining the medical team," says his surgeonMon, 23 Mar 2009 20:48:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/02/hm.preventive.heart.care/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/02/hm.preventive.heart.care/index.html#cnnSTCTextOrdinarily, walking on a treadmill is no big deal for Carol Elam -- except when she's dressed in a hospital gown and attached to a heart monitor.Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:44:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/09/hm.cholesterol.kids/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/03/09/hm.cholesterol.kids/index.html#cnnSTCTextAsk third-graders what cholesterol means and they will probably just shrug their shoulders, but not Maddie Zacks.Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:22:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/03/06/cholesterol.hdl.ldl.diet.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/03/06/cholesterol.hdl.ldl.diet.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhat should we include in our diet to increase HDL and lower LDL and triglycerides?Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:48:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20263129,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20263129,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe comic, in the midst of a concert tour, was experiencing shortness of breathFri, 06 Mar 2009 10:51:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/02/04/coenzymeq.statins.brawley/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/02/04/coenzymeq.statins.brawley/index.html#cnnSTCTextIs CoQ10 beneficial for people taking statins?Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:17:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/01/30/cholesterol.diet.profile.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/01/30/cholesterol.diet.profile.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhat is the name of the new diet to lower cholesterol that Dr. Sanjay Gupta talked about on "House Call" on CNN?Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:22:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/21/ep.911.women.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/21/ep.911.women.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTextFive days after giving birth to her daughter, Rhonda Monroe laid Dominique back in her crib after nursing, sat down and had a heart attack.Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:11:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/01/14/heart.stress.test.gender.brawley/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/01/14/heart.stress.test.gender.brawley/index.html#cnnSTCTextAre cardiac tests such as the stress echo as effective at diagnosing blockages and arrhythmia in women as they are in men?Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:21:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20248473,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20248473,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe musician reveals his son has atypical Kawasaki Disease – and was released from the hospitalTue, 23 Dec 2008 12:59:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/11/20/statin.alzheimer.disease/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/11/20/statin.alzheimer.disease/index.html#cnnSTCTextCholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are often hailed as "wonder drugs." But a study published in the January 2008 issue of the journal Neurology says they don't protect the brain against Alzheimer's disease.Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:55:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/11/20/fosamax.heart.risk/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/11/20/fosamax.heart.risk/index.html#cnnSTCTextWomen who have used the bone-building drug Fosamax are nearly twice as likely to develop the most common kind of chronically irregular heartbeat as those who have never used it. Patients, especially those with family history of heart problems, should talk to their doctor about whether the drug is the appropriate option for them. The study was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in April 2008.Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:52:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/12/18/healthmag.moh.dec26/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/12/18/healthmag.moh.dec26/index.html#cnnSTCTextDecember 26 could be one of the most dangerous days of the year for people vulnerable to cardiac problems, including heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure. And many of these so-called Merry Christmas coronaries will hit people who didn't even realize they were at risk when they unwrapped their gifts the night before.Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:16:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/12/02/healthmag.vitamin.d.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/12/02/healthmag.vitamin.d.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTextWant to avoid a heart attack or stroke? In addition to well-known risk factors like diet and exercise, you may want to keep an eye on your vitamin D levels too.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:13:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/11/27/healthmag.heart.ct.angiography/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/11/27/healthmag.heart.ct.angiography/index.html#cnnSTCTextAn expensive CT scan that uses multiple X-rays to produce spectacular 3-D images of the heart can't replace tried-and-true coronary angiography for finding blocked blood vessels in chest-pain patients, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine.Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:35:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/10/29/artificial.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/science/10/29/artificial.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTextFrench scientists have unveiled a working prototype of a fully artificial heart which is based on the technology of satellites and airplanes.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:39:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1854802,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1854802,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsIn the race to build a better artificial heart, French scientists have turned to technology from satellites and airplanes to create a heart that they say responds better to the human bodyWed, 29 Oct 2008 22:15:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/10/16/healthmag.cholesterol.inflammation/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/10/16/healthmag.cholesterol.inflammation/index.html#cnnSTCTextCholesterol has long been seen as the key culprit in cardiovascular disease. But nearly half of all heart attacks occur in people with normal cholesterol levels, which suggests that another factor is at work.Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:25:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/09/24/heartmag.cholesterol/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/09/24/heartmag.cholesterol/index.html#cnnSTCTextAbout one in two American adults has borderline or high cholesterol levels, which increase one's risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease.Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:43:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1837741,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1837741,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsFish oil supplements may work slightly better than a popular cholesterol-reducing drug to help patients with chronic heart failureSun, 31 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/18/hm.athlete.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/18/hm.athlete.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTextMakiri Pugh is not your typical college freshman. At age 18, he knows more than most young adults about the structure and health of his heart, and it's not because he's sick.Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:24:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/08/01/healthmag.heartattackat43/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/08/01/healthmag.heartattackat43/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen I had my heart attack at 43, all my doctors were really surprised. I was young, I'm not overweight, and I don't eat a lot of fatty foods.Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:38:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1826069,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1826069,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsScientists may have found a way to test for and possibly avoid the most serious side effect of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, one of the top-selling medicines in the worldThu, 24 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1825044,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1825044,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsOur circadian rhythm plays a crucial but little-known role in heart attack risk. The most dangerous time of day for your heart may surprise youTue, 22 Jul 2008 18:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/22/cl.fat.facts/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/22/cl.fat.facts/index.html#cnnSTCTextFrom curbside snack carts to four-star restaurants, New York City chefs have until next summer to rid their kitchens of trans fat. It's a bold move, but a necessary one, according to city health officials.Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:24:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/07/17/healthmag.slashrisk/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/07/17/healthmag.slashrisk/index.html#cnnSTCTextYour genes don't ordain heart disease. Researchers are learning more about the lifestyle factors that predict heart health, and these are in your hands.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:50:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1823902,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1823902,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsDrugmaker Merck & Co. will start cutting checks for former users of its withdrawn painkiller Vioxx next monthThu, 17 Jul 2008 19:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1821153,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1821153,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsShould cholesterol drugs be given to children? New guidelines have caused a stir among doctors and parentsWed, 09 Jul 2008 05:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1820469,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1820469,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsA 52-year-old Milwaukee-area man has been accused of faking heart attacks to avoid paying restaurant billsSat, 05 Jul 2008 19:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/06/24/healthmag.cardiologist/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/06/24/healthmag.cardiologist/index.html#cnnSTCTextMost patients see a cardiologist for the first time after a referral from an internist or general practitioner.Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:56:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/06/17/russert.doctor/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/06/17/russert.doctor/index.html#cnnSTCTextTim Russert's personal physician says medics tried to save the NBC anchor shortly after he collapsed at work.Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:22:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20206807,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20206807,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnDespite passing a stress test on April 29, the newsman's personal doctor says he died of a heart attackMon, 16 Jun 2008 12:15:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1808408,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1808408,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsMerck & Co. has halted a study of an experimental drug it had touted as key to energizing its sagging cholesterol franchise, barely three weeks after U.S. regulators refused to allow sales of the drugWed, 21 May 2008 22:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/05/19/healthmag.cholesterol/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/05/19/healthmag.cholesterol/index.html#cnnSTCTextBlood cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary artery disease and heart attack, so reducing your risk of high cholesterol is a worthy goal. Mon, 19 May 2008 12:57:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/04/28/blood.substitutes/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/04/28/blood.substitutes/index.html#cnnSTCTextA government researcher said Monday that experimental blood substitutes are linked to an increased risk of heart attack and death, and suggested that studies on people should be halted.Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:29:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1733848,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1733848,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsChildren should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder, the American Heart Association recommendsMon, 21 Apr 2008 22:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/04/21/news/companies/merck/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/04/21/news/companies/merck/index.htmMerck said Monday its first-quarter earnings jumped due to income from a partnership, but the drugmaker's sales showed just a slight gain.Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:33:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1730903,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1730903,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsA large study offers the strongest evidence yet that a diet the government recommends for lowering blood pressure can save people from heart attack and strokeTue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/04/03/news/companies/schering/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/04/03/news/companies/schering/index.htmSchering-Plough's stock jumped Thursday, after the drugmaker's chief executive announced he would cut 10% of its staff.Thu, 03 Apr 2008 16:44:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/03/04/heart.AEDs/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/03/04/heart.AEDs/index.html#cnnSTCTextJoshua Miller trotted off the football field after making a special-teams play and headed to the bench.Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:46:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/01/14/rebuilt.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/01/14/rebuilt.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTextCreating a replacement heart for some of the sickest patients may be one step closer, if new research in rats pans out in humans.Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:57:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1713178,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1713178,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsWhether it's a partner's snore or an airplane's roar, noises can affect you even if they fail to rouse you from sleep. A new study tries to figure out whyWed, 13 Feb 2008 21:40:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/12/news/companies/schering/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/12/news/companies/schering/index.htmSchering-Plough may have lost billions of dollars in the fourth quarter from an acquisition, but its stock jumped Tuesday as the drugmaker's earnings without charges beat expectations.Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:00:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/07/news/companies/simons_hassan.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/07/news/companies/simons_hassan.fortune/index.htmAs Schering-Plough unveils full-year financial results for 2007 tomorrow, CEO Fred Hassan is likely to be peppered with questions about how he managed a recently released study of embattled cholesterol drug, Vytorin.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:00:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/02/08/hfh.cholesterol/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/02/08/hfh.cholesterol/index.html#cnnSTCTextLets face it: All the information around cholesterol makes it something of a confusing topic. Not only do we make our own cholesterol, but we also must have it to produce other important body assets, such as cell membranes and certain types of hormones.Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:45:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/04/technology/simons_cholesterol.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/04/technology/simons_cholesterol.fortune/index.htmIs low cholesterol the pathway to a healthier heart? That's certainly what most medical experts - and their patients - have assumed for the last 30 years or so. But a recently-released study of Merck and Schering-Plough's cholesterol-lowering drug, Vytorin, is giving new voice to medical critics who have groused for decades about the questionable benefit of using medications to lower cholesterol and thereby prevent heart disease.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:46:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/29/news/companies/merck/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/29/news/companies/merck/index.htmMerck & Co. reported a surge in fourth-quarter operating earnings Wednesday that exceeded analysts' estimates, but shares slumped in early trading.Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:45:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/28/news/companies/pharma_earnings/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/28/news/companies/pharma_earnings/index.htmMore big drugmakers are on tap this week to report strong 2007 earnings, but that's because 2006 was an easy act to follow.Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:29:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/25/news/companies/vytorin/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/25/news/companies/vytorin/index.htmGovernment regulators said Friday they are analyzing recent study results regarding cholesterol drug Vytorin, but that it's too early to tell whether it will take any regulatory action.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:08:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/01/23/healthmag.cholesterol/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/conditions/01/23/healthmag.cholesterol/index.html#cnnSTCTextHow's your cholesterol? Here's a guess: If you're healthy, you probably have no idea. New surveys show women tend to be clueless about their risks of heart disease, especially when it comes to managing their cholesterol.Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:16:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/16/news/companies/vytorin/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/16/news/companies/vytorin/index.htmSchering-Plough's stock almost crawled out of its hole Wednesday after a two-day lashing sparked by the results of a cholesterol drug trial, but the shares fell just before the market's close.Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:27:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1703827,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1703827,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsSurprising study results show that the popular heart drug doesn't live up to its claims -- and three new trials are now under wayTue, 15 Jan 2008 23:00:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1701335,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1701335,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsAnger, depression and stress can all raise the risk of heart disease -- but a new study shows that chronic anxiety may be even more harmfulTue, 08 Jan 2008 16:00:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/03/news/companies/new_drugs/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/01/03/news/companies/new_drugs/index.htmThe drugmakers Merck and Lilly are the biggest players in Big Pharma's late-stage pipeline, with three possible new blockbusters expected in the coming months.Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:00:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20165624,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20165624,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnJeopardy host Alex Trebek was hospitalized Tuesday after suffering a minor heart attack.Wed, 12 Dec 2007 01:04:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/11/news/companies/merck/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/12/11/news/companies/merck/index.htmThe drugmaker Merck & Co. said Tuesday that it will seek federal approval for two new experimental drugs next year, adding that it's on track to meet its sales targets.Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:36:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/12/03/hm.heart.school/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/12/03/hm.heart.school/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's been a long time since 66-year-old Judy Borgula has seen the inside of a classroom, but a near-death experience forced her back to school -- "Heart School."Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:03:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/09/news/companies/merck_vioxx/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/09/news/companies/merck_vioxx/index.htmMerck & Co. announced Friday that it will pay $4.85 billion to settle as claims by as many as 47,000 groups of plaintiffs over injuries linked to its blockbuster Vioxx painkiller.Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:29:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/06/news/companies/medical_devices/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/06/news/companies/medical_devices/index.htmThe cause of implantable heart defibrillators took a hit Tuesday when researchers reported the results of two studies that failed to reach their objectives.Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:51:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/05/news/companies/pfe/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/05/news/companies/pfe/index.htmA researcher unveiled on Monday the results of a failed Pfizer Inc. study showing that an experimental but dangerous cholesterol drug offers medical benefits too significant to be ignored.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:58:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/04/news/companies/lilly_drug/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/04/news/companies/lilly_drug/index.htmEli Lilly revealed positive findings from a late-stage trial of its experimental heart drug prasugrel, but a side effect might prevent it from becoming the potential blockbuster that the company had hoped.Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:38:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/02/news/companies/simcor/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/11/02/news/companies/simcor/index.htmAbbott Laboratories unveiled significant test results Sunday for an experimental cholesterol treatment that could go on sale as soon as next year.Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:00:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/10/19/diabetes.heart.disease/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/10/19/diabetes.heart.disease/index.html#cnnSTCTextDiabetes is the fifth-leading killer of Americans, according to the American Diabetes Association. A sobering two out of three people with type I or type II diabetes will die from a heart attack or stroke -- the combined leading causes of death among diabetics.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:54:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/10/19/hfh.breast.cancer.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/10/19/hfh.breast.cancer.heart/index.html#cnnSTCTextNew research shows the adage "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger" doesn't apply in treating breast cancer.Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:55:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1671011,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1671011,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsCholesterol-lowering statins may help stave off lung deterioration in the elderly, and even in patients with emphysema and COPDFri, 12 Oct 2007 18:00:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1669766,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1669766,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsStudies show that chronic stress contributes to heart attacks and other disease, and researchers think it's time to make stress reduction a medical priorityTue, 09 Oct 2007 21:00:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/10/01/news/companies/schering/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/10/01/news/companies/schering/index.htmDrugmaker Schering-Plough is a favorite of analysts and investors these days. It's no wonder: The company's flagship product, the cholesterol-fighting Vytorin, is breaking sales records and faces relatively little risk from cheaper generic versions from rivals.Tue, 02 Oct 2007 18:12:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20058763,00.htmlhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20058763,00.htmlDavid Beckham flew back to the U.K. Thursday after his father, Ted Beckham, suffered a heart attack.Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:05:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/12/news/companies/actos_avandia/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/12/news/companies/actos_avandia/index.htmActos and Avandia have entered the spotlight again, as studies published in a leading medical journal pit the two diabetes drugs against each other by comparing their cardiovascular risks.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:58:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/04/news/companies/pfizer/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/04/news/companies/pfizer/index.htmPatients who switched from the cholesterol-cutting drug Lipitor to the competitor simvastatin increased their risk of suffering heart attacks and strokes, according to a study that Pfizer unveiled on Wednesday.Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:10:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/05/news/companies/pfizer/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/05/news/companies/pfizer/index.htmPatients who switched from the cholesterol-cutting drug Lipitor to the competitor simvastatin increased their risk of suffering heart attacks and strokes, according to a study that Pfizer unveiled on Wednesday.Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:45:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1656691,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1656691,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsA new study suggests that popular cholesterol-lowering drugs like Lipitor may help not just the heart, but the brain as well Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/08/20/deer.heart.risk.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/08/20/deer.heart.risk.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTextDeer hunting could be a dangerous endeavor for men with heart disease or risk factors for it, research findings suggest.Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:45:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/17/news/companies/lipitor/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/17/news/companies/lipitor/index.htmPfizer lost the latest round in a patent battle over the declining blockbuster Lipitor that could be worth $6 billion to the pharma giant.Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:42:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/09/news/international/bc.astrazeneca.nexium.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/08/09/news/international/bc.astrazeneca.nexium.reut/index.htmU.S. regulators said Thursday they are reviewing new safety data on AstraZeneca Plc's heartburn drugs Nexium and Prilosec, but a preliminary analysis does not suggest they increase the risk of heart problems.Thu, 09 Aug 2007 03:20:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/30/news/companies/avandia/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/30/news/companies/avandia/index.htmFood and Drug Administration panelists voted Monday that GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia should remain on the market, despite an analysis showing links to increased risk of heart attack.Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:38:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/30/news/companies/bc.glaxosmithkline.avandia.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/30/news/companies/bc.glaxosmithkline.avandia.reut/index.htmGlaxoSmithKline Plc's widely used diabetes drug Avandia should be pulled off the market, Food and Drug Administration reviewer David Graham said in a presentation prepared for delivery Monday.Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:20:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1646130,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1646130,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsPeople who drank more than one diet soda each day developed the same risks for heart disease as those who downed sugary regular sodaTue, 24 Jul 2007 14:10:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/16/cl.heart.healthy.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/16/cl.heart.healthy.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTextCreating custom food plans for patients isn't the hard part of Bethany Thayer's job. For the Michigan-based registered dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, one of the most difficult aspects of her work is helping patients interpret the often-contradictory health news they hear each day.Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:09:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/23/news/companies/bc.scheringplough.results.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/23/news/companies/bc.scheringplough.results.reut/index.htmSchering-Plough Corp. said Monday that second-quarter earnings rose sharply, fueled by growing demand for its Zetia and Vytorin cholesterol drugs and treatments for arthritis and allergies.Mon, 23 Jul 2007 01:50:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/20/news/companies/avandia/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/20/news/companies/avandia/index.htmGlaxoSmithKline is getting ready for a face-to-face with the FDA about its diabetes drug Avandia, which has been on the hot seat since a study blamed the drug for increasing the risk of heart attack.Fri, 20 Jul 2007 05:57:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/18/news/companies/bc.pfizer.results.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/18/news/companies/bc.pfizer.results.reut/index.htmPfizer Inc. on Wednesday reported lower-than-expected quarterly earnings on competition with generics, and said global sales of cholesterol fighter Lipitor fell 13 percent amid slipping demand for the company's flagship product.Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:10:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/18/news/companies/pfizer/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/07/18/news/companies/pfizer/index.htmPfizer is not in the best of shape. The beating its stock took on Wednesday shows it. The question is, should the drug maker diet or bulk up?Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:11:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1641555,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1641555,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsWhile being fat increases your chances of a heart attack, some studies suggest a puzzling paradox: Obese people seem have a better chance of surviving oneWed, 11 Jul 2007 18:25:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/25/news/companies/diabetes_avandia/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/25/news/companies/diabetes_avandia/index.htmDebate over the heart attack risk associated with the GlaxoSmithKline diabetes drug Avandia took center stage Monday at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association.Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:43:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/22/news/companies/diabetes_nerves/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/06/22/news/companies/diabetes_nerves/index.htmCholesterol-lowering statins - which include the world's top-selling drug, Lipitor - and other drugs called fibrates can lower the risk of developing a common form of nerve damage in diabetics that often results in amputations, according to study results unveiled Friday.Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:05:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1623580,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1623580,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsWith concerns raised about heart risks of a popular diabetes drug, GlaxoSmithKline and the FDA scramble to respondFri, 25 May 2007 19:40:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/05/22/news/companies/avandia/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/05/22/news/companies/avandia/index.htmThe recently published study results that link GlaxoSmithKline's blockbuster diabetes drug Avandia to heart attacks could shift market share to rivals Merck, Lilly and Amylin, despite questions surrounding the data, analysts say.Tue, 22 May 2007 16:39:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/04/02/news/companies/drug_rep/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/04/02/news/companies/drug_rep/index.htmIt's hard out there for drug sales reps--particularly if they work in places where gaining access to doctors is becoming increasingly difficult.Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:33:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/03/30/news/companies/novartis/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/03/30/news/companies/novartis/index.htmNovartis pulled its irritable bowel syndrome drug Zelnorm off the U.S. market at the FDA's request because of a possible stroke risk to patients, the company said Friday.Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:44:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/03/25/news/companies/lily_trial.reut/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/03/25/news/companies/lily_trial.reut/index.htmAn extremely potent experimental cholesterol drug being developed by Eli Lilly and Co. failed to show an advantage over an existing treatment sold by Abbott Laboratories Inc. in a clinical trial that could determine the fate of the medicine.Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:39:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/03/21/news/companies/drug_patents/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/03/21/news/companies/drug_patents/index.htmAs Big Pharma faces patent expirations on some of its most lucrative drugs, the industry is trying to reinvigorate sales by finding creative ways to land new patents - but on the same old drugs.Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:02:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/03/19/news/companies/cardiology/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/03/19/news/companies/cardiology/index.htmAn experimental drug from AtheroGenics and its partner AstraZeneca failed a late-stage clinical trial and is not considered an effective treatment in reducing heart disease, the companies said.Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:05:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/03/08/news/companies/pfizer/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/03/08/news/companies/pfizer/index.htmThere's nothing unusual about a Big Pharma company with outgoing blockbusters and a weak pipeline. Virtually every major drugmaker in America is struggling with this issue.Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:15:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/02/26/HM.heart.failure/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/conditions/02/26/HM.heart.failure/index.htmlThe American Heart Association estimates nearly 5 million Americans are living with heart failure. More than half-a-million new cases are diagnosed each year. One of the most common forms is called congestive heart failure. CNN medical correspondent Judy Fortin learned more about it from cardiologist Dr. Wendy Book of Emory School of Medicine.Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:41:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/02/26/healthmag.heart/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/02/26/healthmag.heart/index.htmlHeart problems? Me?Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:03:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/02/01/heart.women/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/02/01/heart.women/index.htmlWhen Jean Horgan complained of heart palpitations, her doctor told her it was just nerves.Thu, 01 Feb 2007 17:48:00 EST