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Protein made during prolonged exercise may warn of heart problems
Aug 12, 2019
Long-distance walkers with high levels of troponin in their blood had more than double the likelihood of heart attack, stroke and death, a new study shows.
Aug 12, 2019
Long-distance walkers with high levels of troponin in their blood had more than double the likelihood of heart attack, stroke and death, a new study shows.
Aug 5, 2019
A recent study suggests the testosterone-blocking drugs commonly prescribed to treat prostate cancer also may prolong the time it takes the body's heart to recharge between beats.
Aug 2, 2019
Heart attacks and strokes spike after natural disasters, but you can think ahead and avoid a crisis.
Jul 31, 2019
Phthalates make IV tubes and bags flexible; a study says they also slowed cardiac electrical activity in rats.
Jul 30, 2019
New research is part of an effort to understand marijuana's cardiovascular risks.
Jul 25, 2019
While progress has been made in the fight against heart disease, the number of years of life lost is staggering. Some disturbing trends also point toward possible solutions.
Jul 22, 2019
Wildfires are expected to burn hotter and more frequently, posing health risks, especially for people with heart conditions.
Jul 19, 2019
Regular workouts and an IV on landing seem to solve a vexing problem with space travel.
Jul 17, 2019
The heart condition, also known as takotsubo syndrome, is known to be triggered by stress.
Jul 11, 2019
The familiar risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as smoking and high blood pressure, don't tell the whole story. Other elements, such as pollution and loneliness, also affect heart health.
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.