Study finds connection between COVID-19 and new-onset AFib
New study using the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease […]
“Gateway” foods like candy, pastries and frozen treats may lead to unhealthy teen eating
Research Highlights:
- A study of adolescent eating habits found that certain ultra-processed foods, such as candy, prepackaged pastries and frozen desserts, may act as a “gateway” and lead to increased intake of other unhealthy foods.
- 43% of the adolescents estimated that they increased their […]
High blood pressure may accelerate bone aging
Research Highlights:
- A new study in mice found that hypertension may be linked to significant bone loss.
- Bone quality in young mice with high blood pressure was similar to the bones of older mice without high blood pressure, suggesting that the effects of hypertension […]
Data from Israel: myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccines remain rare, highest risk in young males
Research Highlights:
- An examination of data of people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Israel found males 14 to 30 years of age were the most susceptible to myocarditis after a second or third dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, however, the […]
High blood pressure awareness, control improved with better access to primary health care
Research Highlights:
- In a study of both socioeconomically disadvantaged and socioeconomically advantaged neighborhoods, better access to primary health care was associated with improved high blood pressure awareness and control.
- These associations existed whether residents lived in socioeconomically disadvantaged or socioeconomically advantaged neighborhoods.
- The study’s findings […]
New recommendations to bridge gaps in awareness, treatment of cardiac device infections
Report incorporates best practices from American Heart Association summit to […]
Addiction management is key to treating heart infection in people who inject drugs
Statement Highlights:
- Infective endocarditis, inflammation caused by an infection of the heart’s inner lining or valves, is becoming more common in people who inject drugs, including opioids, stimulants or illicit drugs. Injecting drugs is a risk factor for infective endocarditis due to the […]
Low physical function after age 65 associated with future cardiovascular disease
Research Highlights:
- Having lower physical function was associated with a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and heart failure among older adults assessed with a short physical function test.
- These associations between physical function and heart attack, stroke and heart failure were independent of […]
Media Alert: ACC, AHA Issue Updated Chest Pain Data Standards
WASHINGTON and DALLAS, August 30, 2022 — Chest pain is one of the leading reasons for adult emergency room visits in the United States, accounting for more than 7 million visits annually. Properly identifying and treating dangerous and life-threatening causes […]
Leading science, research and technology leaders join forces to accelerate REACT-AF Trial
The American Heart Association and Northwestern Medicine are collaborating to […]