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.

Inflammation playing a much bigger role in heart disease evaluations
From new drug therapies and imaging technologies to updated prevention strategies, nearly every aspect of cardiovascular care is starting to embrace the value of coronary inflammation evaluations. Paul Ridker, MD, MPH, discussed the trend in a new interview.
Death from heart disease more common in rural areas—what can cardiologists do?
Rishi Wadhera, MD, detailed new data that show how socioeconomic factors are driving cardiovascular death rates, especially in younger adults.
Private equity's influence continues to rise in cardiology—what does that mean for patient care?
Rishi Wadhera, MD, MPP, MPhil, a cardiologist who also specializes in healthcare policy, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about the good, the bad and the unknown when it comes to private equity's role in cardiology.
How anticoagulants may impact a patient’s risk of gastrointestinal bleeding after TAVR
Researchers tracked the rates of major gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with AFib randomized to receive edoxaban or a vitamin K antagonist after a successful TAVR procedure.
Veteran surgeon unpacks major changes in the world of cardiac surgery
Mario Gaudino, MD, PhD, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about minimally invasive procedures, the growing interest in clinical trials and other key trends in the world of cardiac surgery.

ACC President Cathie Biga explains the American College of Cardiology advocacy efforts in Washington D.C. in 2025.

ACC president details key advocacy efforts in cardiology

American College of Cardiology President Cathie Biga, MSN, says Medicare payment reform remains a top priority going forward. Site-neutral payments and improved access to PAD screening are two other issues close to the ACC's heart.

Post-stroke follow-up care considerably worse for women than men

Female stroke survivors are less likely to receive a cardiology referral or undergo cardiac monitoring than their male counterparts.

Be good to your teeth: Regular flossing reduces risk of stroke, AFib

The difference in atrial fibrillation risk was unexpected, surprising researchers.

George Dangas, MD, 2023-24 president of SCAI, director of cardiovascular innovation at Mount Sinai Hospital, and director of the TCT meeting, explains key trends he sees in interventional cardiology.

New directions and trends in interventional cardiology

Interventional cardiology continues to evolve, driven by rapid advancements in technology. George Dangas, MD, discussed some of the specialty's biggest ongoing trends with Cardiovascular Business.

Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, FAHA, FACC, FHRS, director of cardiac electrophysiology laboratories at the Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute, explains lessons from the AHA statement on COVID caused arrhythmias.

Key details associated with the treatment of COVID-induced arrhythmias

Rakesh Gopinathannair, MD, lead author of a recent American Heart Association scientific statement on cardiac arrhythmias associated with COVID-19, reviewed the latest science associated with this important topic.

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Exploring the 'new era' of HFpEF treatment: More options exist, but challenges remain

Clyde Yancy, MD, spoke with Cardiovascular Business about how the treatment of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) has evolved in recent years.

HRS President Ken Ellenbogen, MD, FHRS, explains the need for the Heart Rhythm Advocates lobby group in Washington, D.C. to push for policies in Congress over reimbursements.

Why electrophysiologists needed a champion in Washington

Heart Rhythm Society President Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, detailed a new advocacy group focused on improving EP reimbursements, patient care and access. “If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu," he said.

older patient with a doctor at their house

‘Fundamental for all patients’: Exploring the benefits of palliative care for stroke survivors

Approximately 800,000 strokes occur each year in the United States alone. A majority of people survive, due in part to key advances in patient care over the years, but they often go forward without receiving the long-term help they need to recover and thrive.

American Heart Association (AHA)

Inflammation playing a much bigger role in heart disease evaluations

Death from heart disease more common in rural areas—what can cardiologists do?

Private equity's influence continues to rise in cardiology—what does that mean for patient care?

How anticoagulants may impact a patient’s risk of gastrointestinal bleeding after TAVR

Veteran surgeon unpacks major changes in the world of cardiac surgery