More evidence links broken heart syndrome to cancer
Jul 17, 2019
The heart condition, also known as takotsubo syndrome, is known to be triggered by stress.
Heart Disease
5 threats to heart health you may not be aware of
Jul 11, 2019
The familiar risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as smoking and high blood pressure, don't tell the whole story. Other elements, such as pollution and loneliness, also affect heart health.
Disorder of tiny blood vessels might raise risk of leg amputations
Jul 8, 2019
Microvascular disease, which affects tiny blood vessels, has been linked to leg amputations in a new study.
Doctors shrugged off athlete's gasping, until one heart surgeon listened
Jul 3, 2019
A woman's fitness helped hide a silent but astonishing heart defect until she was 45.
Father's death motivated AHA chairman to help others lead healthier lives
Jun 27, 2019
Jim Postl lost his 54-year-old father to heart disease and now works to helps others lead longer, healthier lives. His dedication earned him the AHA's Award for Distinguished National Leadership.
Cardiologist, scientist and educator is a triple threat
Jun 25, 2019
Like his tenure as AHA president, Dr. Ivor Benjamin’s 36-year professional career has been trailblazing.
Michael Bloomberg's wide-ranging efforts to promote health are honored
Jun 24, 2019
The former New York City mayor received the Ron Haddock AHA/ASA International Impact Award.
Heart attack inspired former CEO to propel cardiovascular health mission
Jun 20, 2019
Fifteen years after David Spina's life was turned upside down by a heart attack, he's become something of an expert on change – including changing public health for the better.
This faulty gene may help predict heart muscle disease
Jun 20, 2019
Starting with genetic sequence information, researchers found that people with certain mutations were more likely to develop dilated cardiomyopathy.
Research, new experiences motivate incoming AHA president
Jun 19, 2019
Dr. Robert Harrington got his college degree in English. That's part of the unusual path he took to becoming the AHA's new president.