Two new drugs added to heart failure guidelines
May 20, 2016
A pair of heart failure drugs approved last year by the Food and Drug Administration have made their way into new treatment guidelines. The American College of Cardiology.
May 20, 2016
A pair of heart failure drugs approved last year by the Food and Drug Administration have made their way into new treatment guidelines. The American College of Cardiology.
Apr 4, 2016
A study known as HOPE-3 sought to find the best way to prevent cardiovascular disease in people, including cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Dec 9, 2015
New federal data show that the rate of deaths due to heart disease continues a decades-long decline, although more Americans still die of heart disease than any other cause.
Sep 4, 2015
A wireless pacemaker inserted directly into the heart without surgery was effective and safe for most patients, new research shows.
Apr 8, 2015
Stress test or CT scan for mild chest pain? New research suggests either is fine, but some doctors question whether either is needed in certain cases.
Mar 16, 2015
Obese patients with atrial fibrillation who lost at least 10 percent of their body weight were six times more likely to achieve long-term freedom from this common heart rhythm disorder, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 64th Annual Scientific Session.
Jan 23, 2015
For heart attack and stroke survivors, an aspirin a day can lower the chance of having a repeat heart attack or clot-related stroke.
Dec 15, 2014
Women who had their first menstrual cycle at age 10 or younger, or age 17 or older, may be at higher risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and complications of high blood pressure, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation.
Nov 16, 2014
Extended use of aspirin plus a second anti-clotting medication after coronary stent procedures reduced the likelihood of blood clots and heart attacks, according to research released on Sunday at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2014.
Oct 28, 2014
Survivors of cardiac arrest may be at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental health issues because they maintained vivid memories of their near-death experiences, according to a recent study.
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.