UK researchers say they have developed an algorithm that is more accurate than current tools at predicting an individual’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years.

Purpose: To examine the features of available Framingham-based risk calculation tools and review their accuracy and feasibility in clinical practice. Data Sources: Medline, 1966-April 2003, and ...

Driven by rising rates of high blood pressure, obesity, and other key risk factors, heart disease remains the leading cause ...

"The reason this is important is that, first, cardiovascular disease is a major contributor to kidney disease. Second, the risk factors of these diseases are closely interrelated. These include ...

Systemic inflammation and high estrogen levels may be contributing to increased risks of heart disease and hypertension. Study: Endometriosis and risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic ...