Dr. Hershberger answers the question: 'Spironolactone Effects On Potassium?' — -- Question: What effects does spironolactone have on my blood potassium and should I be monitored while on it?

A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease-lipoprotein a ...

They’re getting to the heart of the issue. Doctors say a simple “three-pronged” blood test can accurately predict a patient’s risk of heart attack and stroke 30 years ahead of time. At present, medics ...

With heart attacks, every second counts. A new blood test diagnoses them in minutes rather than hours and could be adapted as a tool for first responders and people at home. "Heart attacks require ...