Routine blood tests cannot fully guarantee heart safety as hidden arterial plaques may rupture causing heart attacks.

New research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings has shown that patients who can complete a workout on a treadmill during a cardiac stress test have much lower mortality risk than those ...

A study conducted at NYU Langone Medical Center finds that unnecessary radiation in cardiac stress tests costs $500 million a year and causes nearly 500 cases of cancer. Greater use of ultrasound or ...

Nearly 8,000 cardiac panel blood tests have been recalled after 41 reports of inaccurate test results that pose the risk of missing a heart attack diagnosis, the FDA said July 17. Quidel ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . All cardiologists who care for young patients should have understanding of sports cardiology. Pediatric sports ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Using a novel saliva-based rapid cardiac troponin I test to diagnose MI was feasible, according to the results ...

It’s important to get timely care when you need to see a heart specialist. University of Utah Health’s care team model means you’ll see the right specialist tailored to your individual needs and ...

Increased noninvasive cardiac testing (NICT) does not lower the risk for major adverse cardiac events (MACE) within 2 years of emergency visit in patients presenting with chest pain but no acute ...

When your cardiologist orders a test, do you stop to ask why you need it? You probably don't -- but perhaps you should, according to a new report from the American Heart Association (AHA). Too many ...

Cardiac stress tests, X-rays and other medical tests may not provide useful information before operations, and they could cause harm. By Jane E. Brody Let’s say you’re scheduled for a common and ...