Air pollution has been linked to a wide range of health problems, but it's not always clear what's directly related to specific air pollution measures.

Coronary artery disease can be split into two separate categories: obstructive and non-obstructive, or high-risk and low-risk. New research suggests that this black and white view of the condition may be deadly. 

Diabetes increases risk for heart disease, so a heart attack might be reason to test for diabetes. But it seems a heart attack was not enough for many doctors to take that closer look for diabetes.

What would it take to prevent one million heart attacks and strokes before 2017?

High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and other health problems. A closer look at blood pressure readings may foretell the specific type of health troubles that lie ahead.

Typically, a patient who receives a stent to open a clogged blood vessel will be prescribed an anti-clotting medication. Taking these prescriptions as directed can be a lifesaver.

People with diabetes who have had a heart attack face an even greater likelihood of having a second one. Keeping glucose levels under control through insulin therapy may reduce this risk.

Exercise is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle. But for some people, it appears there is such thing as too much exercise.

The prescription blood-thinners Pradaxa (dabigatran) and warfarin aim to reduce stroke and other cardiovascular disorders, but like most medications, they do carry some risks.

People take statin medications to fight high cholesterol. While these medications also may help those with high heart risks but not high cholesterol, statins are not always prescribed to those patients.