About 12 percent of patients with hypertension have a resistant form in which blood pressure remains high even while taking several drugs. A new minimally-invasive solution may be on the horizon.

Older coronary artery disease patients receiving cardiac catheterization who remain chronically depressed appear to be at a significantly increased risk of suffering from cognitive decline.

As technology has improved, so has brain imaging technology for stroke patients. But some researched are concerns patients may be receiving duplicate tests that unnecessarily increase costs.

In recent years there's been more of a push toward cardiac re-synchronization therapy to treat patients with significant heart failure. A new review suggests the therapy also may benefit those with mild heart failure symptoms.

In addition to the obvious companionship benefit that comes from marriage, married couples also appear to receive a boost in longevity after heart surgery.

For patients with life-threatening heart arrhythmias, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator ( ICD ) may be a necessity. New software designed to detect potential problems with the devices sooner could make them safer.

Rheumatoid arthritis patients have a higher risk of heart-related problems, including hardened arteries. In order to protect the heart health of these patients, researchers must find what causes these heightened risks.

With the continued development of new treatments and technology, advanced heart failure patients are living longer. Doctors suggest maximizing that added longevity by discussing goals and care preferences earlier.

Are you eating several servings of fruits and veggies each day and hitting the gym at least three times a week? If not, you're not alone. However, a new survey revealed most U.S. adults would prefer to improve their health.

Drugmaker Merck & Co. announced Monday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not approve its investigational combination cholesterol-lowering drug.