Recent clinical trials demonstrate that intensive blood pressure lowering—targeting systolic levels below 120 mm Hg—can significantly reduce cardiovascular events and mortality, even among older ...

Applications are now open for the next Sandra J. Lewis Mid-Career Women's Leadership Institute cohort. The ACC program is designed to support and guide mid-career cardiovascular professional women ...

Introduction High-sensitivity (hs) cardiac troponin (cTn) assays expedite the evaluation of patients with possible acute coronary syndromes (ACS) in the emergency department. Rapid screening protocols ...

Introduction and Scope of the Problem The incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE), including pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous thromboembolism (DVT), in the United States is unclear because ...

Skipping breakfast is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, or the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a build-up of plaque, according to research published today in the Journal ...

Chest pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek medical care. This guideline was developed for the evaluation of acute or stable chest pain in outpatient and emergency department ...

Editor's Note: Commentary based on Newman CB, Preiss D, Tobert JA, et al. Statin Safety and Associated Adverse Events: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Arterioscler Thromb ...

A Nap a Day Keeps High Blood Pressure at Bay Catching some midday shut-eye linked to similar drops in blood pressure seen with other lifestyle changes, some medications ...

Contact: Dana Kauffman, [email protected], 202-375-6294 WASHINGTON (Dec 09, 2020) - The number of people dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) is steadily rising, including one-third of all deaths ...

Contact: Julie Boyland, [email protected], SINGAPORE (May 08, 2025) - Consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, potato chips and packaged cookies, may be associated with ...

Contact: Olivia Walther, [email protected], WASHINGTON (Dec 11, 2023) - A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, ...

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most debilitating health conditions in the world that often requires lifelong treatment and close monitoring. The World Health Organization now reports ...