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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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.
Popular Artificial Sweetener Increases Blood Clot Risk, Study Finds
The common sugar substitute increases platelet activity and the risk of thrombosis, raising concerns about its cardiovascular safety, new research finds.
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Cardiology on the Move?
CMS reimbursement changes and private equity investments are driving the shift of cardiovascular procedures to outpatient settings, presenting new opportunities for cardiologists.
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Older Women More Likely to Receive Heart Surgery—and Die—at Riskier Hospitals
The disparity in mortality rates between men and women undergoing heart bypass surgery is exacerbated by the quality of the hospitals where the procedures are performed.
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Nearly Half of US Counties Lack Cardiologists
A new analysis reveals that 46.3% of US counties, mostly rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged, don’t have a practicing cardiologist.
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Study Reveals Diverse Paths to Death After Cardiac Arrest Hospitalization
A study examines clinical factors associated with mode of death among patients who died in the hospital following cardiac arrest.
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Long-Term Study Links Specific Diets to Better Heart Health in Type 1 Diabetes
A study identifies key dietary patterns that may reduce cardiovascular risks for adults living with type 1 diabetes.
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Female Heart Surgery Patients Less Likely to Receive Complete Care
Women undergoing heart surgery received secondary procedures less often, despite guideline recommendations.
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Not All Dietary Nitrates Are Equal for Heart Health
New research reveals that plant-sourced nitrates lower mortality risk, while animal-based and tap water nitrates are linked to higher risks.
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Semaglutide Improves Heart Failure Symptoms in Both Sexes
Researchers sought to understand the differences in obesity-related heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
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