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.
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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.
New chairman of the board has a personal connection to AHA's mission
Jun 19, 2019
Bertram L. Scott, the American Heart Association's chairman of the board. Bertram L. Scott's meteoric rise in health care leadership was hardly a calculated move.
Cardiology legend to present protégé with Gold Heart Award
Jun 18, 2019
After more than four decades of volunteer service, Dr. Elliott Antman is being honored with the AHA's Gold Heart Award.
Blood pressure drug boosts blood flow to key brain area in Alzheimer's study
Jun 17, 2019
An Alzheimer's disease study found a blood pressure drug increased blood flow to a key brain area, but the cognitive benefits aren't clear.
DNA test may help predict likelihood of heart disease
Jun 11, 2019
A new study finds genetic risk scores may predict who's likely to develop heart disease.
As HIV patients live longer, heart disease might be their next challenge
Jun 3, 2019
No longer viewed as terminal, HIV does have other significant challenges, such as increasing the risk for heart disease and stroke, according to a new report.
Retired basketball pros get lifesaving assist from free heart screenings
May 30, 2019
More than 500 ex-NBA players have been tested since a health screening program started, and some of the results have been dramatic.
Marketing maven goes into overdrive for heart health
May 29, 2019
Carolyn Jackson, whose marketing skills help spread the word that heart disease is preventable, is a Meritorious Achievement award winner.
Multiple heart attacks spurred retired executive to help save lives
May 23, 2019
Bernie Dennis, whose first heart attack eventually led to a life of service, is a Gold Heart Award recipient.