Research Highlights: Over the...
by Kathlyn C. · Jun 25, 2025 · 5 min. read
Research Highlights: Over the past 50 years, overall heart disease death rates have dropped by 66% and deaths from heart attacks have declined by near...
Living near an ocean polluted by microplastics may increase cardiometabolic disease risk
Research Highlights: A study of microplastics in U.S. coastal waters found that residents of counties adjacent to the most heavily microplastic-polluted waters had significantly higher rates of Type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease (plaque-clogged ...
Brianne R. · Jun 18, 2025 · 3 min. read
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire – and heart health risks
DALLAS, May 30, 2025 — Smoke from Canada wildfires is rapidly drifting into the U.S. and the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, warns that this wildfire smoke exposure may pose an increased risk for heart ...
Alysha O. · May 30, 2025 · 4 min. read
PREVENT equation accurately estimated 10-year CVD risk and those with calcium buildup
Research Highlights: The American Heart Association’s PREVENTTM risk calculator accurately identified participants who had calcium buildup in their heart arteries and those who had a higher future heart attack risk, in an analysis of about 7,000...
Stuart S. · May 21, 2025 · 5 min. read
After cardiac event, people who regularly sit for too long had higher risk of another event
Research Highlights: People who were less active, with a daily average of more than 14 hours of sedentary behavior, were more than twice as likely to have another cardiac event, including heart attack, surgery to treat heart issues (coronary ...
Kailey D. · May 19, 2025 · 3 min. read
Las personas con enfermedades cardiovasculares críticas podrían beneficiarse de los cuidados paliativos
Aspectos destacados de la declaración: El cuidado paliativo es atención médica especializada que se centra en aliviar los síntomas, abordar las necesidades psicológicas y espirituales y ayudar a los pacientes y a sus cuidadores a tomar decisiones...
Gustave S. · May 15, 2025 · 3 min. read
People with critical cardiovascular disease may benefit from palliative care
Statement Highlights: Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their personal beliefs and values. ...
Dave M. · May 15, 2025 · 4 min. read