Emerging research suggests that the early postpartum period may represent a critical window for influencing a woman's long-term cardiovascular health. 

Cardiovascular disease is already the No. 1 killer among women—and new projections from the American Heart Association suggest things are going to get much worse. There are certain things that clinicians and patients can do, however, to help reverse this trend and save countless lives.

Cardiologist Nathaniel Lebowitz, MD, reviews the latest updates in lipoprotein(a) awareness, testing and drug development.

Mandates for universal ECG screening are gaining momentum as a way to combat the risk of SCA. However, the ACC warned, modern healthcare systems were not built to withstand such a rise in demand. These mandates will also result in higher costs and other unintended consequences.

Patients electing to undergo a whole-body MRI at one Florida facility are now able to undergo a CCTA exam at the same time. All results are interpreted by a cardiologist, and the patient meets with a physician for a one-on-one consultation.  

Total plaque volume and total plaque burden can help find patients who may be closer to suffering a heart attack than they realize.

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology celebrated researchers for uncovering new insights into this rare condition.

Researchers identified signs of poor endothelial function and inflammation in overweight/obese children. “The results of the study reinforce the seriousness of childhood obesity, showing that it needs to be reversed early on," one specialist said. 

The diet, named after the traditional eating habits of Greece and Italy, is already known for its benefits to the general public. Its impact on heart patients, however, was less clear.