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.

How health systems could do more to help hypertension patients

Text-based reminders, simplified prescriptions and real-time counseling are just some of the suggestions mentioned in a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. 

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American Heart Association, FDA comment on continued popularity of e-cigarettes

According to a new analysis, 27.6% of high school students say they use e-cigarettes daily. 

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‘No better time than now’: ACC, AHA share new guidance on ethics and professionalism in cardiovascular care

“As much as 80% of a person’s health is determined by the social and economic conditions of their environment,” one specialist said. 

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Mobile stroke units improve patient outcomes, reduce risk of disability

Researchers tracked data from more than 1,000 patients who received care from 2014 to 2020. 

As vaccinations continue, American Heart Association urges people to keep wearing masks, practicing social distancing

More and more people are receiving their vaccines, but it is still crucial to limit the spread of COVID-19 in as many ways as possible. 

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American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology share updated guidance on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

The two groups emphasized the importance of shared decision-making and detailed when patients can consider competitive sports. 

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AHA condemns Trump administration’s latest attack on ACA

The American Heart Association noted that the Affordable Care Act has provided “invaluable patient protections for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions.”

Q&A: Cardiologist Fatima Rodriguez on the AHA’s COVID-19 patient data registry

Back in April, the American Heart Association launched a new patient data registry to learn more about COVID-19 and its associations with cardiovascular disease. We reached out to the AHA for an update on that registry's progress. 

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Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.

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

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