Learning to save lives can start as early as age 4, according to new scientific statement
Statement Highlights:
- School-aged children are highly motivated to learn basic life-saving skills, such as recognizing a cardiac arrest, calling for help and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), according to a new scientific statement from the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR), the American Heart […]
Lesbian, bisexual women more likely to have worse heart health than heterosexual women
Research Highlights:
- In a study of nearly 170,000 adults in France, lesbian and bisexual women had lower cardiovascular health scores compared to heterosexual women.
- In contrast, gay and bisexual men had higher ideal cardiovascular health scores compared to heterosexual men.
- The study is the first […]
Abdominal aortic aneurysm: new treatment may reduce size; COVID infection may speed growth
Research Highlights
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm, a weakening and ballooning of the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body, may result in a life-threatening rupture.
- In a small, preliminary study examining a potential treatment to keep small abdominal aortic aneurysms from growing to a […]
Culture, diet, economic factors and more affect CVD risk among Asian Americans
Statement Highlights:
- Health research that considers Asian Americans as a single race and ethnic group may result in over- or under-estimating the risk of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease among people of diverse Asian American subgroups, by geographic region of descent.
- Together, cardiovascular […]
Mental wellness is important for a healthy heart and brain
According to the American Heart Association, psychological health can positively […]
Cognitive impairment after stroke is common, and early diagnosis and treatment needed
Statement Highlights:
- More than half of people who survive a stroke develop cognitive impairment within the first year after their stroke, and as many as 1 in 3 may develop dementia within 5 years.
- The high risk of cognitive impairment and dementia after a […]
Treat and Recover from Stroke
Calling 9-1-1 at the first symptom of stroke can help you get to the hospital in time for lifesaving stroke care.
Your stroke treatment begins the moment emergency medical services (EMS) arrive to take […]
10 popular diets scored for heart-healthy elements; some need improvement
Statement Highlights:
- A new American Heart Association scientific statement assesses and scores the heart healthiness of popular dietary patterns.
- Several dietary patterns, including the DASH-style eating plan, Mediterranean, pescatarian and vegetarian eating patterns, received top ratings for aligning with the Association’s dietary guidance.
- A few […]
U.S. adults who felt discrimination at work faced increased risk of high blood pressure
Research Highlights:
- U.S. adults who reported feeling highly discriminated against at work had an increased risk of developing high blood pressure than those who reported low discrimination at work.
- Researchers suggest government and employer anti-discrimination policies and interventions may help to eliminate discrimination in […]
NFL Buffalo Bills and the American Heart Association teaming up to save lives through CPR
BUFFALO, NY, April 20, 2023 — With nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests outside of the hospital occurring in homes, knowing how to perform CPR is critically important[1]. CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a […]