Cardiology

Further study may identify who would benefit from early use.

Contractility modulation strengthens cardiac muscle contraction, boosts patients' quality of life

Device intended as warfarin replacement in atrial fibrillation

Plaque sealing can be done preventively on non-symptomatic lesions

Zapping the renal sympathetic nerves with radiofrequency energy may offer hope to patients unable to control their hypertension despite multiple high-dose medications.

Large study shows no significant benefit for heart failure patients when added to CABG

A new study using data from the Women's Health Initiative indicates breastfeeding protects women against cardiovascular disease-and the longer they breastfeed, the greater the protection.