“Harnessing the strengths of our two pioneering organizations with extensive experience in translating the latest scientific breakthroughs into practical therapies is crucial," says AHA CEO Nancy Brown.

The new certification, based on recommendations published in Circulation, was developed to signal that a facility offers cardiac surgery and primary PCI at all times. 

Researchers examined decades of data from more than 5,000 patients, sharing their findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Three recent NIH-supported studies took a close look at disparities in cardiovascular care.

Researchers said they were surprised to learn that "no pain, no gain" was so accurate for this patient population. 

Using patient-reported health scores may be able to help guide treatment decisions for patients presenting with coronary artery disease.

“We found direct evidence that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein is toxic to heart muscle cells," one researcher said. 

The American Heart Association and Association of Black Cardiologists announced the winners of a six-month data challenge, describing health equity as "one of the most pressing areas in healthcare.”