Medicaid Patients Face Higher Risks After Heart Transplant, Study Finds
A UCLA-led study finds that Medicaid heart transplant recipients face higher risks of complications and worse survival rates.
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A Daily Coffee Habit May Help People With AFib Stay Sharp
Having up to or more than five cups of coffee daily may help cognitive function in people with the irregular heart rhythm.
AHA Calls for Policies to Curb Use of Oral Nicotine Products
An American Heart Association policy statement reviews the health implications of the newest oral smokeless tobacco products, including nicotine pouches.
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Heart Attack Triggers Sleep Changes to Aid Healing
Following a heart attack, the heart signals the brain to increase sleep drive to support healing, research shows.
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Two-Way Link Between Cancer and Heart Failure
A new scientific statement reveals that cancer patients face an increased risk of developing heart failure, while heart failure patients are more likely to develop cancer, highlighting the need for integrated care between cardiology and oncology.
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Alcohol-Induced Arrhythmia Common Among Young Partygoers
Researchers monitored the heart rhythms of over 200 young partygoers using mobile ECG devices, finding that binge drinking often led to arrhythmias.
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Experts Warn of Rising Heart Failure Rates, Especially Among Younger Adults
The proportion of younger heart failure patients aged 35-64 is rising, with mortality increasing faster in this group compared to older adults.
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Quitting Smoking Lowers Atrial Fibrillation Risk
Surprisingly, researchers found that those who quit smoking during the study had an 18% lower risk of AFib than people who smoked.
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Most Recalled Cardiovascular Devices Lacked Clinical Testing
Most cardiovascular devices recalled between 2013 and 2022 lacked premarket clinical testing and postmarket surveillance, new research finds.
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A-Fib Far More Common Than Previously Thought
In the first national estimate in two decades, UCSF reports that three times as many Americans have atrial fibrillation than previous estimates.
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Regular Mobile Phone Use Linked to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk. Why?
A new study investigates the association between mobile phone use, risk of heart diseases, and modifiable lifestyle factors.
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