Jan 16, 2025
Researchers are zeroing in on the ways SARS-CoV-2 damages and persists inside blood vessels, raising the risk for heart attacks and strokes years after an initial infection.
Jan 10, 2025
Jason Shaw was in the best shape of his life when he had a heart attack that led to double bypass surgery.
Jan 6, 2025
Creating a digital copy of the heart for people with ventricular tachycardia holds potential for a safer and more effective treatment strategy, new research finds.
Jan 2, 2025
Despite her fitness level, Carrie Lehtonen couldn't outpace her family's heart history.
Dec 13, 2024
When stars share details about their health – from breast cancer to heart disease and stroke – the impact can be far-reaching. Celebrity disclosures not only help educate the public, but they also can reduce stigma and inspire others to act.
Dec 10, 2024
Science is at the heart of every story, but some American Heart Association News stories gave it the spotlight this year.
Nov 18, 2024
For heart attack survivors, fear of recurrence is not the same as depression or anxiety, preliminary research shows.
Nov 15, 2024
Dr. Eugene Braunwald, one of the century's most influential heart researchers, credits good timing. Others say it was much more.
Nov 14, 2024
The updated guidelines go beyond basic first aid to help emergency responders and bystanders face "the changing landscape" of public health emergencies.
Oct 9, 2024
Even if they never became severely ill, people who had COVID-19 in 2020 may face double the risk of heart attack, stroke or death up to three years later, new research finds.