COVID-19 enters a person’s heart cells by attacking certain proteins—and when more of those proteins are present, the virus has more chances to cause damage.

Michael Ackerman, MD, PhD, spoke to Big 12 representatives at length about COVID-19, myocarditis and how playing games may impact the safety of college athletes.

A patient's risk of death is also greater when they are male or 60 years old or younger.

The cardiac models were created using human stem cells. Each one is able to beat in less than a week. 

Trabeculae, detailed networks of muscle fibers on the heart, were first sketched by Leonardo da Vinci 500 years ago. He wondered what they were and what, exactly, they did.

Patient access to TAVR centers is often limited in rural areas where resources are in short supply.

The team behind the analysis explored autopsies, toxicology reports, medication lists and prior health records for its research. 

For the new report, Abbott surveyed patients, physicians and administrators from nine countries about cardiovascular care, technology and more. 

One high-volume stroke center shared its own strategy for adapting to these strange and unusual times.