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2025 12 Mar

A new study reveals a growing divide in cardiovascular health across the U.S., showing that wealth and education significantly influence heart disease risk.   The study analysed two decades of data from nearly 50,000 adults who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants were grouped by income and education,...Read more

2020 15 Jan

Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. Over the years, scientific research and technological advancements in heart disease and stroke science have had a positive impact on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.  Here is a quick overview of the biggest scientific victories achieved in 2019, as...Read more

2019 04 Apr

The 2019 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines on Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease were released at the recent ACC annual scientific meeting in New Orleans. The guidelines focus on the importance of adhering to a heart-healthy lifestyle and eating a healthy diet while maintaining a physically...Read more

2019 15 Mar

According to new research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session, the rate of heart attacks in very young adults is steadily rising, despite an overall decline in the number of heart attacks in the U.S.  The study compared young (41-50 years old) to very young (40 or younger) heart attack survivors....Read more

2017 07 May

Cholesterol Lowering (R)evolution, TAVI and More... The latest cardiology research was presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting: transcatheter valve implants emerge as an alternative in less than high risk severe aortic stenosis patients; can iFR define whether your coronary artery requires a stent? Extremely low LDL-cholesterol levels...Read more