American Heart Association (AHA)

The American Heart Association (AHA) funds cardiovascular medical research, educates consumers on healthy living and fosters appropriate cardiac care in an effort to reduce disability and deaths caused by cardiovascular disease and stroke. The AHA also is a key resource for the latest cardiology science through its journals and annual meeting.

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New ACC/AHA guidelines detail updated recommendations for PCI, CABG

The new guidelines emphasize the importance of equal access to care among all patient populations, regardless of race or gender. 

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American Heart Association supports new ‘surprise billing’ legislation, but physician groups have serious doubts

According to the AHA, the No Surprises Act will "make a truly meaningful difference" to millions of patients. Physicians, on the other hand, have shared significant concerns about the legislation. 

As Omicron variant spreads, American Heart Association highlights continued support of COVID-19 vaccination

The organization also urged all eligible adults to seek out a booster shot.

Stem cell therapy for heart failure lowers risk of adverse outcomes

“Cell therapy has the potential to change how we treat heart failure,” one researcher said.

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Cardiologs puts its AI model up against the Apple Watch—and wins

The company reported that its deep neural network led to improved sensitivity and fewer unclassified findings. 

High-dose icosapent ethyl treatment makes minimal impact on non-hospitalized COVID-19 patients

The analysis, presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2021, included approximately 2,000 symptomatic COVID-19 patients who were not necessarily sick enough to be hospitalized. 

American Heart Association responds to nomination of cardiologist Robert Califf for FDA commissioner

The AHA believes the next FDA commissioner should play a key role in influencing public health post-COVID-19.

New research details how drug and alcohol use increases a person's AFib risk

The findings, to be presented at AHA Scientific Sessions 2021, focused on methamphetamines, opiates, cocaine, cannabis and alcohol. 

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New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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