Feature Channels: Cardiovascular Health

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USC has some of the nation's leaders in research, care and prevention of heart disease.

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Many preschoolers are classified as sedentary when it comes to physical activity. A UMass Amherst researcher is giving preschoolers 30 minutes of structured, outdoor exercise at school to determine if this will impact their weight and health, protecting them from heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.

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Regular Internet "visits" with health care professionals can help lower risk of cardiovascular disease, finds recent research out of Temple University.

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In an effort to ensure safety and optimal care following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as angioplasty, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) announced today the development of guidance to help hospitals and physicians determine the appropriate length of stay following the procedure.

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Dr. W. Randolph Chitwood Jr. of East Carolina University successfully performed his 400th robot-assisted mitral valve repair Friday, June 20, 2008. The surgeon has performed more of these surgeries than anyone else.

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People Suffering from Coronary Artery Disease Who Do Not Respond to Plavix May Benefit From an Alternative Drug

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As temperatures spike, so do trips to emergency rooms and the frequency of heat-related illnesses. Dr. Paul Silka, vice chairman of the Emergency Department at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, offers tips on "keeping your cool" even when the temperature is soaring.