American Heart Association (AHA)

The American Heart Association (AHA) funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. The AHA also is a key resource for the latest cardiology science through its journals and annual meeting.

Most adults know nothing about CKM syndrome—but it impacts nearly everyone
Nearly 90% of adults are believed to already have at least one risk factor of CKM syndrome. The American Heart Association hopes patient education and physician collaborations can help increase awareness about this dangerous condition.
Hospital in Mexico earns first heart failure certification of its kind
A facility outside the United States has received the American Heart Association's Comprehensive Heart Failure Center Certification for the first time.
Advances in imaging could help predict, prevent heart attacks
Imagers can now identify vulnerable plaques that were once very challenging to find. The next steps include improving the screening process and determining which lesions need to be treated right away.
Long-term data highlight Ross procedure's safety, effectiveness in younger patients
TAVR may get more attention, but the Ross procedure has also gained significant momentum in recent years. Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, detailed his own team's success with the complex procedure.
Common methods for attributing cardiac care in ACOs may be falling short
As the United States continues to move toward quality-based care, ACOs need to rethink the way they attribute care to cardiologists and other members of the heart team.

TAVR utilization skyrocketed over 5-year period, improving survival for older AS patients

The study focused on patients 65 years old and older who underwent treatment in one of 21 high-income countries.

Cardiologists develop new way to evaluate heart risks—kidney function, metabolic health included for first time

One key difference between this new risk calculator and previous methods is that it does not consider a patient's race or ethnicity. It does, however, consider such factors as where the patient lives, their education and their income level.

American Heart Association ‘enthusiastically’ joins other cardiology groups in push for new, independent medical board

AHA members have voted to throw their full support behind the efforts to establish a new American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine.

ChatGPT tackles hypertension: Popular AI model a helpful resource for patients with high blood pressure

The study's authors communicated with ChatGPT-4 in both English and Japanese, noting that it appeared to struggle more with the complexities of the Japanese language.

artificial intelligence robot evaluates healthcare data

AI model for predicting sudden cardiac death more accurate than expected

The new-look algorithm, trained and validated with data from more than 25,000 patients, scans a patient's electronic health record and identifies signs of trouble.

TAVR patients with cancer face higher risks of hospital readmission, serious bleeding

Short-term mortality, however, does not appear to change when TAVR patients present with active cancer.

Regularly eating avocados is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Portfolio diet—which focuses on plant-based, cholesterol-lowering foods—reduces risk of heart disease and stroke

While it is not as well-known as some other heart-healthy diets, the portfolio diet is linked to key cardiovascular benefits. "We need to get the word out," one dietitian said.

What is CKM syndrome? American Heart Association outlines how to identify and manage a dangerous new condition

The American Heart Association has developed an updated strategy for the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. A newly defined health condition, cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, sits at the center of that strategy.

American Heart Association (AHA)

Most adults know nothing about CKM syndrome—but it impacts nearly everyone

Hospital in Mexico earns first heart failure certification of its kind

Advances in imaging could help predict, prevent heart attacks

Long-term data highlight Ross procedure's safety, effectiveness in younger patients

Common methods for attributing cardiac care in ACOs may be falling short