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.

American Heart Association program leads to substantial improvements in stroke care
Cardiologist Gregg Fonarow, MD, reviewed decades of data and discussed the long-term impact of the AHA's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke program.
AHA still working to find more patients with severe aortic stenosis who may require care
The initiative is designed to help identify more patients who may require aortic valve replacement. Brian Lindman, MD, provided an update on the project's efforts.
Is statin therapy safe for pregnant women?
Laxmi Mehta, MD, explained that the use of statins when treating pregnant women is no longer forbidden. However, she added, cardiologists should always discuss it first with their patients.
New drug shows early potential to treat aortic stenosis in some patients without TAVR, SAVR
The drug in question, ataciguat, could help heart patients avoid aortic valve replacement—or at least put it off until later in life.
How to address cardiologist burnout
Laxmi Mehta, MD, detailed several ways she and her colleagues at The Ohio State University are working to combat the rising levels of burnout among cardiologists.

Philips pledges to help American Heart Association raise awareness about CIED infections

A majority of patients in the United States with CIED infections do not receive proper, guideline-approved care.

Heart specialists highlight importance of COVID-19 vaccination as omicron cases skyrocket

“COVID-19 vaccination and boosters continue to be our No. 1 defense to save lives and protect against COVID-19 infection, severe illness and death,” according to the American Heart Association.

No Surprises Act takes effect, leading to a mix of cheers and jeers from heart specialists

Many healthcare groups remain concerned about the law's potential long-term impact on providers and patients alike.

Five hospital groups join AHA, AMA legal challenge against surprise billing provision

The Federation of American Hospitals and Association of American Medical Colleges are among those organizations that filed an amicus brief in December.

American Heart Association investing $10 million to study the long-term consequences of COVID-19

Researchers have until Feb. 1 to apply for one of the group's new COVID-19 research grants.

Treating high blood pressure during pregnancy is safe and effective, new scientific statement confirms

The full analysis is now available in Hypertension.

New ACC/AHA guidelines detail updated recommendations for PCI, CABG

The new guidelines emphasize the importance of equal access to care among all patient populations, regardless of race or gender.

American Heart Association supports new ‘surprise billing’ legislation, but physician groups have serious doubts

According to the AHA, the No Surprises Act will "make a truly meaningful difference" to millions of patients. Physicians, on the other hand, have shared significant concerns about the legislation.

American Heart Association (AHA)

American Heart Association program leads to substantial improvements in stroke care

AHA still working to find more patients with severe aortic stenosis who may require care

Is statin therapy safe for pregnant women?

New drug shows early potential to treat aortic stenosis in some patients without TAVR, SAVR

How to address cardiologist burnout