Kids or teen smokers are less likely to kick the habit as adults
Research Highlights:
- The younger you start smoking, the more likely you are to smoke daily as an adult and the less likely you are to have kicked the habit by your 40s, according to an international study that includes the U.S.
- The results reinforce […]
Caution recommended on COVID-19 treatment with hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for patients with cardiovascular disease
DALLAS, April 8, 2020 – The global impact of COVID-19 continues to surge, and every day, the scientific community learns more about the impact and interaction of cardiovascular diseases with COVID-19. Together, the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology […]
Protecting the future of medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic
DALLAS, April 6, 2020 — The American Heart Association believes that prematurely allowing medical trainees to provide patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic could put the next generation of medical professionals at serious risk, according to a new article on the American Heart Association Presidents’ […]
New York City physicians note multiple cardiovascular presentations of COVID-19, impact of pre-existing CVD
Circulation Journal Report
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New COVID-19 patient data registry will provide insights to care and adverse cardiovascular outcomes
DALLAS, April 3, 2020 —As physicians, scientists and researchers worldwide struggle to understand the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the American Heart Association is developing a novel registry to aggregate data and aid research on the disease, treatment protocols and risk factors tied to […]
Interim guidance for pediatric resuscitation care to reduce COVID-19 transmission
DALLAS, April 2, 2020 — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, the leading voice for pediatric health, have released interim guidance for […]
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More than $14 million in research grants awarded for health technology solutions focused on heart and brain health, including special projects related to COVID-19 and CVD GalleryMore than $14 million in research grants awarded for health technology solutions focused on heart and brain health, including special projects related to COVID-19 and CVD
More than $14 million in research grants awarded for health technology solutions focused on heart and brain health, including special projects related to COVID-19 and CVD
DALLAS, April 2, 2020 – The American Heart Association — the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to a world of longer, healthier lives — announced today more than $14 million in scientific research grants are being awarded to four multidisciplinary teams to […]
Two Viewpoint articles on hypertension medications and COVID-19 support continued use
Journal of the American Heart Association Report
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What people with high blood pressure need to know about COVID-19
DALLAS, March 31, 2020 — Many people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with a chronic condition such as high blood pressure — a reading above 130/80 — may face an increased risk for severe complications if they […]
Extreme, high temperatures may double or triple heart-related deaths
Research Highlights:
- In Kuwait, a country known for hot weather, death certificates reveal that on days when the temperatures reached extremes of an average daily temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit, the number of deaths from cardiovascular disease dramatically increased.
- With unprecedentedly high temperatures, people […]