Hypertension, often dubbed the "silent killer," poses a significant risk factor for stroke. The condition, often asymptomatic ...

UVA researchers and colleagues found adding an extra tool to a common diagnostic technique can help doctors more accurately ...

Excess cholesterol is known to form artery-clogging plaques that can lead to stroke, arterial disease, heart attack, and more, making it the focus of many heart health campaigns.

Reducing systolic blood pressure to less than 120 mmHg lowered the risk of major cardiovascular events for most people with ...

Middle-aged adults with long-term fluctuations in blood pressure may face a higher risk for sudden cardiac death than their ...

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often referred to as a “silent killer” because it doesn’t always show ...

Commonly prescribed drugs used to treat high blood pressure have been shown to, over time, wreck the kidneys' ability to ...