A new joint Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the ACC provides new and updated clinical guidance on how to assess risk when considering competitive sports ...

A unique international task force, comprised of representatives from cardiology and cardiothoracic societies as well as patient representatives, has developed the first standardized set of measures ...

Atrial fibrillation catheter ablation (AFCA) improved clinical outcomes compared with medical treatment alone, and early AFCA was associated with better outcomes than late AFCA, particularly decreased ...

SGLT2 inhibitors may slow the progression of nonsevere aortic stenosis (AS), according to a study published Feb. 19 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. In this multicenter observational study, ...

Women with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) had lower than expected rates of morbidity and mortality with a subsequent pregnancy (SSP), according to a prospective registry study published Feb. 12 in ...

Three complementary constructs ̶ cardiovascular health, cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment ̶ exist to aid physicians in understanding ...

Nearly 80% of patients with lung cancer had detectable atherosclerosis on their cancer staging CT scans and other cardiovascular risk factors were common, offering an opportunity for earlier cardiac ...

Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at the time of the diagnosis and increase their risk of future heart disease, ...

Congressional lawmakers have introduced several bipartisan bills that hold significant implications for cardiovascular care in the first six weeks of the 119th Congress. These proposals aim to reverse ...

Restricting sodium content in processed foods reduced blood pressure (BP) in one study and using a salt substitute reduced risks of stroke recurrence and death in another study, both published Feb. 5 ...

Overall cardiovascular hospitalization rates were 1.5-fold higher and income-based disparities were much greater in the U.S. compared with Denmark among patients aged ≥65 years, according to a ...

Additional rhythm-control strategies are frequently continued after index ablation for atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a study published Feb. 12 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. One in ...