Report outlines most common symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases
Statement Highlights:
- A “state of the science” review details the most reported symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases (CVDs): heart attack, heart failure, valve disease, stroke, heart rhythm disorders, and peripheral artery and vein disease (PAD and PVD).
- There are important differences in symptoms between […]
New heart attack care certification available for hospitals and health systems
American Heart Association and The Joint Commission launch Comprehensive Heart […]
Smartphone video motion analysis detected narrowed neck arteries that may lead to stroke
Research Highlights:
- In a small study in Taiwan, motion analysis of video recorded on a smartphone accurately identified narrowed neck arteries in adults, which are a risk factor for stroke.
- The smartphone video motion analysis technology may be an early screening tool for detecting […]
Wildfires pose threats to heart health as well as to land and infrastructure
The American Heart Association says smoke exposure from wildfires can […]
New medical research: impact of social determinants of health on risks and outcomes
DALLAS, August 10, 2022 – Where you live shouldn’t determine how well or how long you live, but it does. The American Heart Association recognizes that medical care alone is insufficient to ensure better health and well-being: about 80% […]
Dementia risk may be higher if an upper heart chamber is abnormal – Journal of the American Heart Association
Research Highlights:
- A large, diverse study of over 5,000 older adults in the U.S. found that abnormal size or functioning in the left atrium (one of the two upper heart chambers), even before symptoms are present, may play a role in the development […]
El aislamiento social y la soledad aumentan el riesgo de muerte por infarto de miocardio y accidente cerebrovascular
Aspectos destacados de la declaración:
- El aislamiento social y la soledad son frecuentes en los EE. UU. y tienen efectos dañinos en la salud del corazón y del cerebro.
- Los adultos mayores y las personas de grupos socialmente vulnerables, como las personas de grupos raciales […]
Social isolation and loneliness increase the risk of death from heart attack, stroke
Statement Highlights:
- Social isolation and loneliness are prevalent in the U.S., and they have harmful effects on heart and brain health.
- Older adults and people in socially vulnerable groups, such as individuals from disenfranchised racial or ethnic groups, people with disabilities, or those who […]
Increased heart disease risk from red meat may stem from gut microbe response to digestion
Embargoed until 4 a.m. CT/5 a.m. ET Monday, August 1, 2022
Research Highlights:
- A new study found that chemicals produced in the digestive tract by gut microbes after eating red meat (such as beef, pork, bison, venison) explained a significant portion of the higher […]
Double up on the guac? Those avocados are good for your heart health
The American Heart Association says avocados may help reduce your […]