( Wiley-Blackwell ) Using a generic drug to treat hypertension and heart failure, instead of branded medicines from the same class, could save the UK's National Health Service at least £200 ($324) million in 2011 without any real reduction in clinical benefits. That is the key finding of a systematic review, statistical meta-analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis just published online. London ...

Using a generic drug to treat hypertension and heart failure, instead of branded medicines from the same class, could save the UK National Health Service (NHS) at least £200 million in 2011 without any real reduction in clinical benefits.

Middle-aged women who take steps to lower their blood pressure could reduce their risk of having a stroke, heart attack, or developing heart failure, a new study shows.

Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 14:46:00 I HAVE always talked about conditions affecting the heart later in life such as hypertension, coronary heart disease and heart failure. I have yet to touch on any conditions of the heart which are present at birth, known as congenital heart disease or defects. It is mainly due to the nature of my work which only involves adult heart disease.

Research conducted by scientists at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans has found that two proteins in the brain act as valves to turn the hormone that regulates water retention in the body on and off. Their findings may lead to advances in treatment for diseases like high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and cirrhosis of the liver. The research is published in the November 1, 2010 ...