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Mending a Broken Heart

Scientists have taken adult stem cells from patients with chronic heart failure and injected them into their hearts, restoring lost function

The Body Electric

Devices that resemble pacemakers are helping patients with myriad ailments

The Pulse of Heart-Drug Research

Ongoing studies have the potential to change clinical practice and boost survival rates. Here's a guide to some of the most important. (3/2/06)

A Second Bullet For Cholesterol

Drugmakers are seeking a way to raise the "good," not just lower the "bad (12/5/05)

A New Focus: "Good Cholesterol"

Statins have worked well in fighting LDL, the "bad cholesterol," but beyond a point, benefits may be slim. So attention is turning to raising HDL.(11/16/05)

Heart Drugs: Abbott's Mixed Results

TriCor and Simdax don't seem to reduce the risks of death, but studies do point to improvements in patients' lives. (11/15/05)

Angioplasty: In and Out in a Day

A study presented at the American Heart Assn.'s meeting focuses on a new dosage of an old drug. A better blood pressure device also makes news. (11/14/05)

Developments to Watch

Heart disease is the biggest killer in the industrialized world, making it a critical target for research. On Nov. 13-16, scientists presented 3,800 studies at the American Heart Assn.'s annual Scientific Sessions in Dallas. Some highlights... (11/28/05)

Heart, Heal Thyself?

So far, stem cells have not delivered the results scientists hoped for. But excitement is still rising

Picking Up the Pace

Today's pacemakers can adjust their electrical impulses as needed and even relay data to your doctor. Tomorrow's implants will be even smarter

Slide Show: The Computer in Your Chest

Pacemakers are getting smarter and handier all the time. They can even serve as diagnostic tools to help physicians

The Pulse of Heart-Drug Research

Ongoing studies have the potential to change clinical practice and boost survival rates. Here's a guide to some of the most important

How to Choose a Hospital Online

When looking for quality cardiac care, a little Web browsing can help you pick the best facility

Spotting Heart Disease Early

Roche and other companies are devising diagnostic tests that help more patients prevent heart attacks. The next frontier: genetics-based screens