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For caregivers of heart failure patients, challenges mount in rural areas
Nov 15, 2018
Living in a rural area increases the difficulty of caring for someone with heart failure, a new study finds.
Nov 15, 2018
Living in a rural area increases the difficulty of caring for someone with heart failure, a new study finds.
Nov 15, 2018
For people with heart disease, the thickness of their Achilles tendon may be an indicator of heart attack risk, a new study suggests.
Nov 13, 2018
Aortic dissection patients reported fear, detachment, nightmares and other PTSD symptoms following their life-threatening health scare, a new study finds.
Nov 9, 2018
A new study found a link between flu activity and increase in heart failure hospitalizations in same month.
Nov 7, 2018
When it comes to heart health, there may be benefits to brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes, a new study suggests.
Nov 6, 2018
As methamphetamine use becomes widespread, doctors need to be on the lookout for a unique form of severe heart failure.
Nov 5, 2018
New research shows that chemicals in e-cigarettes may harm blood vessels, adding to the growing list of concerns about their safety.
Oct 31, 2018
The adrenaline surge that comes with a sudden, stressful event can be fatal, but it will take more than a trick-or-treater to deliver that kind of scare.
Oct 26, 2018
It's safe to "fall back," but when daylight saving time resumes in spring, it will bring an increase in heart attack risk.
Oct 22, 2018
After a quadruple bypass, aortic valve replacement and stroke, Tom Broussard thought he was on the mend. Then, the new heart valve failed.
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.