Avoiding frequent TV viewing, while increasing physical activity and controlling body weight, could help prevent venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a study published Feb. 21 in the Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis.

A new app hopes to reduce readmissions for MI by allowing patients to track medications, future appointments and lifestyle changes. It was unveiled at last week’s American College of Cardiology Cardiovascular Summit in Las Vegas and aims to reduce readmissions for those who already experienced myocardial infarction (MI).

Adults diagnosed with varicose veins are at an increased risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT), according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

The FDA announced on Feb. 26 a Class I recall for nine of Medtronic's cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillation (CRT-D) devices and 12 of its implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). Due to a manufacturing defect, a gas mixture can enter the devices and hamper their ability to provide shock therapy.

Myocardial injury in sepsis patients was associated with a heightened risk of short-term mortality but not one-year mortality, according to a study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

A lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet and well-known Mediterranean diet are equally effective in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, including body weight, body mass and fat mass, according to a new study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.

One in 7 American children develops obesity before entering kindergarten, according to an analysis of the latest national data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

In the half-century since the first coronary artery bypass surgery was performed, the procedure has grown in popularity and safety. The Washington Post highlighted the history of the procedure and its place in cardiology.