Expert heart advice for rare genetic muscle disorder
Feb 6, 2020
Awareness is crucial when it comes to treating myotonic dystrophy, a rare genetic muscle disorder that can cause heart disease. A new paper offers guidance from medical experts.
Feb 6, 2020
Awareness is crucial when it comes to treating myotonic dystrophy, a rare genetic muscle disorder that can cause heart disease. A new paper offers guidance from medical experts.
Feb 4, 2020
People with persistent asthma may be more likely to develop atrial fibrillation, a new study shows.
Jan 8, 2020
Patients who received heart transplants from donors who had hepatitis C saw similar outcomes a year after surgery as those whose donors did not have hepatitis C.
Dec 17, 2019
LaKeisha Barron-Brown and 10-year-old Jahari have channeled their grief into awareness about heart disease.
Dec 5, 2019
Heart disease has struck many pro football coaches, and though nobody has studied the connection, doctors see plenty of risks.
Nov 20, 2019
A new study shows hospitalizations and deaths from heart failure were higher among people with HIV than those without, even after controlling for other health factors.
Nov 19, 2019
Men who reported having erectile dysfunction were more likely to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in a new study.
Nov 19, 2019
Salivary bacteria in people with clogged arteries is distinct from those of healthy people, according to a new study.
Nov 17, 2019
In his Presidential Address at Scientific Sessions, Dr. Robert Harrington used a theme of "evidence matters" while spotlighting research and the next generation of scientists.
Nov 17, 2019
A week after the death of American Heart Association board member Bernard Tyson, CEO Nancy Brown shares memories of his devotion to the health and well-being of all Americans.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.