'Foaming' cells may help researchers evaluate CVD risk The team hopes its efforts can improve the way we predict a patient's risk of heart attack or stroke. Read more about 'Foaming' cells may help researchers evaluate CVD risk
41% of Americans have experienced heart-related issues during the pandemic Shortness of breath, dizziness, increased blood pressure and chest pain were among the most commonly reported issues.Read more about 41% of Americans have experienced heart-related issues during the pandemic
Left main PCI still safe at hospitals without onsite cardiac surgery The new analysis focused on in-hospital, 30-day and long-term outcomes. Read more about Left main PCI still safe at hospitals without onsite cardiac surgery
Metformin boosts outcomes for patients with HF and diabetes—sulfonylurea initiation makes things worse Sulfonylureas, researchers wrote, "may best be avoided" among patients with both HF and diabetes. Read more about Metformin boosts outcomes for patients with HF and diabetes—sulfonylurea initiation makes things worse
Society of Thoracic Surgeons names its next president John H. Calhoon, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon in Texas, has been an STS member since 1992. Read more about Society of Thoracic Surgeons names its next president
Carotid endarterectomy may be a safer treatment option than carotid artery stenting Researchers reviewed 26 years of data, sharing their findings in the European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery.Read more about Carotid endarterectomy may be a safer treatment option than carotid artery stenting
Time of day does not affect TAVR or SAVR outcomes One previous study had suggested outcomes may improve in the afternoon, but researchers did not find that to be the case. Read more about Time of day does not affect TAVR or SAVR outcomes
'This is very exciting': New data on the link between diabetes and high blood pressure An international research team thinks they've uncovered why so many hypertension patients also have diabetes. Read more about 'This is very exciting': New data on the link between diabetes and high blood pressure
How healthy lifestyle choices can limit the risk of CHD Researchers focused on the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7 recommendations. Read more about How healthy lifestyle choices can limit the risk of CHD
TAVR is safe and effective among asymptomatic patients, new research confirms TAVR was associated with a consistently low risk of all-cause mortality or disabling stroke.Read more about TAVR is safe and effective among asymptomatic patients, new research confirms