Where there's wildfire smoke, there may be heart problems
Jul 22, 2019
Wildfires are expected to burn hotter and more frequently, posing health risks, especially for people with heart conditions.
Heart Attack News
Doctor's 'little heart attack' turned scary – and inspired big changes
Jul 17, 2019
At first, Philadelphia pathologist Dr. Michael Feldman shrugged off his heart attack. But after it took major work to save him, his whole family changed.
Heart attack inspired former CEO to propel cardiovascular health mission
Jun 20, 2019
Fifteen years after David Spina's life was turned upside down by a heart attack, he's become something of an expert on change – including changing public health for the better.
Research, new experiences motivate incoming AHA president
Jun 19, 2019
Dr. Robert Harrington got his college degree in English. That's part of the unusual path he took to becoming the AHA's new president.
New chairman of the board has a personal connection to AHA's mission
Jun 19, 2019
Bertram L. Scott, the American Heart Association's chairman of the board. Bertram L. Scott's meteoric rise in health care leadership was hardly a calculated move.
Statins cut stroke risk after radiation therapy for cancer
Jun 19, 2019
Stroke is a danger after radiation to zap tumors, but a large study suggests cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce the problem.
Cardiology legend to present protégé with Gold Heart Award
Jun 18, 2019
After more than four decades of volunteer service, Dr. Elliott Antman is being honored with the AHA's Gold Heart Award.
DNA test may help predict likelihood of heart disease
Jun 11, 2019
A new study finds genetic risk scores may predict who's likely to develop heart disease.
Executive's mom inspires her mission with a passion
Jun 6, 2019
Brenda Houston, who lost her mom to heart disease, is the American Heart Association's Earl B. Beagle award winner.
Torn heart artery put young mom on verge of death
Jun 5, 2019
An Oklahoma woman's encounter with a spontaneous coronary artery dissection led to her being given last rites – twice.