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The new rule, which kicks in next year, will require all high school athletes to get at least one electrocardiogram screening. The school board vote was 3-2.

The drug increases your risk of gastrointestinal bleeding so it is no longer recommended for all older patients as a guard against cardiovascular disease.

According to the American Heart Association, an important factor in lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease is managing health behaviors.

The story of MitraClip, a device Dr. Oz helped invent to treat faulty heart valves, is a cautionary tale about the science, business and regulation of medical technology.

Some pumps used in end-stage heart failure caused a buildup of biological material that blocks blood flow from the device to the heart’s aorta. The FDA’s recall affects nearly 14,000 devices.

Commissioner Mark Bogen's decision comes after an audit found the Broward Heart Project, to which the county already allocated $10 million, spends more on administrative costs than testing.

The audit also found the program is underserving Black residents and sending most of the money to advertisements, administrators and a consultant.

Commissioners meet Tuesday to make a final decision following an audit of the Broward Heart Project pilot program, which provides cardiac CT screenings to country residents.

In observance of American Heart and Stroke Awareness Month, physicians from HCA Florida Memorial Hospital share valuable insights on maintaining cardiovascular health.

Wegovy is a high-dose version of the diabetes treatment Ozempic. The international trial showed the weekly injections prevented heart attacks, strokes and heart-related deaths.