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.

3-in-1 TAVR guidewire linked to faster procedures, less radiation
The sensor-guided device delivers continuous hemodynamic measurements and rapid left ventricular pacing during TAVR procedures. Back in 2023, it was at the heart of a $253 million acquisition.
New technique could help when cardiologists repair 2 leaky heart valves at once
Performing M-TEER and T-TEER on the same patient using a single guide catheter appears to be both safe and effective. Researchers shared their experience with this approach in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions.
Beta-blockers do not benefit heart attack patients with a normal LVEF
The new meta-analysis included data from nearly 18,000 patients. Overall, patient outcomes were quite similar for patients who did and did not undergo beta-blocker therapy.
Winning cash for taking blood pressure meds increases compliance
About 71% of patients in the rewards group opened their blood pressure medication on 80% of days, compared with about 34% in the control group.
Drinking coffee may reduce risk of recurrent AFib
Physicians often tell AFib patients they should limit coffee consumption to protect their hearts. This new analysis, however, suggests that may not be necessary.

A key step forward: Researchers ID the genes responsible for CAD

The team hopes its findings can lead to significant progress in the war against fatty plaques.

Atrial Fibrillation and its location in the atrium detected using the Vektor arrhythmia detection software. COVID infection can cause the development of AFib, AF, in patients as a long-COVID symptom.

VIDEO: The link between COVID-19 and atrial fibrillation

Peter Libby, MD, a cardiovascular medicine specialist with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, discussed the cases of AFib being seen in long-COVID patients.

Nemours Children's Hospital pediatric cardiologists explain lessons learned about cardiac involvement and long-term issues from multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare but serious disease caused by exposure to the COVID-19 virus. #MIS-C #COVID #coronavirus #SARSCoV2

VIDEO: Cardiologists share the latest details on COVID-related MIS-C

In this new video, pediatric cardiologists discuss some of the long-term issues associated with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a rare disease linked to COVID-19.

COVID-19 caused CVD deaths in the U.S. to spike, new research confirms

Researchers explored updated data from the AHA, noting that the number of CVD-related deaths increased from more than 874,000 in 2019 to more than 928,000 in 2020.

Why more pulmonary embolism patients should be considered for surgery

The topic was explored at length in a new scientific statement presented at the 59th Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

AHA: ‘Mini strokes’ need emergency assessment, may require hospitalization

Even if symptoms disappear quickly, a transient ischemic attack can be a major short-term risk indicator.

Intermittent fasting not associated with long-term weight loss, according to new 6-year analysis

Reducing total calorie intake and minimizing large meals, on the other hand, were both linked to improved weight loss. The study followed participants for an average of 6.3 years.

EHR intervention targets acute kidney injuries after PCI

Contrast-associated acute kidney injury is a significant problem in cardiology, especially among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Can EHR-generated alerts make an impact?

American Heart Association (AHA)

3-in-1 TAVR guidewire linked to faster procedures, less radiation

New technique could help when cardiologists repair 2 leaky heart valves at once

Beta-blockers do not benefit heart attack patients with a normal LVEF

Winning cash for taking blood pressure meds increases compliance

Drinking coffee may reduce risk of recurrent AFib