Researchers examined data from nearly 31,000 adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19, sharing their findings in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology.

“Religiosity and spirituality may serve as buffers to stress and have therapeutic effects," according to one Mayo Clinic cardiologist involved in the study. 

Though removal of the affected CIED is typically the smartest treatment option—and one supported by specialty groups all over the world—a majority of patients keep living with the device, often resulting in hospitalization or even death.

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have collaborated on a new update to the much-discussed 2021 chest pain guidelines. The American College of Emergency Physicians and Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions also contributed to the document.

The new analysis, published in Circulation, confirmed that vaccine-related myocarditis is incredibly rare.

A new scientific statement details the most common symptoms associated with heart attacks, heart failure and other cardiac conditions. Importantly, the authors wrote, clinicians must remember that symptoms can vary between men and women. 

“Harnessing the strengths of our two pioneering organizations with extensive experience in translating the latest scientific breakthroughs into practical therapies is crucial," says AHA CEO Nancy Brown.

The new certification, based on recommendations published in Circulation, was developed to signal that a facility offers cardiac surgery and primary PCI at all times.