Simple screening blood test could help identify undiagnosed heart failure in people living with diabetes

byUniversity of GlasgowCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA large proportion of people living with diabetes may have undiagnosed heart failure, according to results from a recent trial. The finding

Updated on: June 11,2026

Simple screening blood test could help identify undiagnosed heart failure in people living with diabetes

byUniversity of GlasgowCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA large proportion of people living with diabetes may have undiagnosed heart failure, according to results from a recent trial. The finding

Updated on:June 11,2026

The new cholesterol guideline: What to know

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time since2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for

Updated on: May 31,2026

The new cholesterol guideline: What to know

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time since2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for

Updated on:May 31,2026

Left atrial appendage closure noninferior to blood thinners for lowering stroke risk, death in some patients with AFib

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) who had no contraindications to taking oral anticoagulants, the use of a devic

Updated on: May 21,2026

Left atrial appendage closure noninferior to blood thinners for lowering stroke risk, death in some patients with AFib

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) who had no contraindications to taking oral anticoagulants, the use of a devic

Updated on:May 21,2026

Triglyceride-lowering drug does not affect plaque in arteries at one year in patients with elevated triglycerides: Study

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite experiencing significant reductions in triglycerides, patients with triglycerides over 150 mg/dL and a high risk of atheroscle

Updated on: June 08,2026

Triglyceride-lowering drug does not affect plaque in arteries at one year in patients with elevated triglycerides: Study

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite experiencing significant reductions in triglycerides, patients with triglycerides over 150 mg/dL and a high risk of atheroscle

Updated on:June 08,2026

Study finds no significant benefit of spironolactone in HFpEF or HFmrEF

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA trial testing the aldosterone blocker spironolactone in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and hea

Updated on: June 04,2026

Study finds no significant benefit of spironolactone in HFpEF or HFmrEF

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA trial testing the aldosterone blocker spironolactone in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and hea

Updated on:June 04,2026

More patients receive recommended heart failure treatment, Swedish registry study finds

by Åsa Catapano,Karolinska InstitutetImplementation of guideline-directed medical therapy over time. ARNi, angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor; BB, beta-blocker; GDMT, guideline-directed medical

Updated on: June 02,2026

More patients receive recommended heart failure treatment, Swedish registry study finds

by Åsa Catapano,Karolinska InstitutetImplementation of guideline-directed medical therapy over time. ARNi, angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor; BB, beta-blocker; GDMT, guideline-directed medical

Updated on:June 02,2026

Less invasive method to assess coronary flow similar to gold standard, study shows

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel, minimally invasive computer software-based method that uses artificial intelligence to determine whether plaques in a coronar

Updated on: June 08,2026

Less invasive method to assess coronary flow similar to gold standard, study shows

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA novel, minimally invasive computer software-based method that uses artificial intelligence to determine whether plaques in a coronar

Updated on:June 08,2026

Direct comparison shows stroke protection devices during TAVR perform alike

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the first head-to-head comparison of two devices intended to protect against stroke in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valv

Updated on: June 03,2026

Direct comparison shows stroke protection devices during TAVR perform alike

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the first head-to-head comparison of two devices intended to protect against stroke in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valv

Updated on:June 03,2026

Culturally tailored food intervention delivers meaningful blood pressure reductions, finds study

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Antoni Shkraba Studio from PexelsBlack and Hispanic adults with high blood pressure (hypertension) who received a culturally tailored food-based intervention wi

Updated on: June 06,2026

Culturally tailored food intervention delivers meaningful blood pressure reductions, finds study

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Antoni Shkraba Studio from PexelsBlack and Hispanic adults with high blood pressure (hypertension) who received a culturally tailored food-based intervention wi

Updated on:June 06,2026

Intensive LDL lowering with evolocumab reduced first heart attack or stroke in diabetes

byMass General BrighamCredit: www.kaboompics.com from PexelsMass General Brigham researchers found that the intensive cholesterol-lowering therapy evolocumab reduced the risk of a first major cardiova

Updated on: May 24,2026

Intensive LDL lowering with evolocumab reduced first heart attack or stroke in diabetes

byMass General BrighamCredit: www.kaboompics.com from PexelsMass General Brigham researchers found that the intensive cholesterol-lowering therapy evolocumab reduced the risk of a first major cardiova

Updated on:May 24,2026

Dual imaging identifies cause of heart attack in patients without blocked arteries

by Katie Ullman,NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Ashley Perlow felt a sharp pain shoot across her chest and into both wrists, she didn't think it could be a heart attack. S

Updated on: May 13,2026

Dual imaging identifies cause of heart attack in patients without blocked arteries

by Katie Ullman,NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Ashley Perlow felt a sharp pain shoot across her chest and into both wrists, she didn't think it could be a heart attack. S

Updated on:May 13,2026

Digital twin hearts deliver 100% success in arrhythmia trial

byJohns Hopkins UniversitySenior author Natalia Trayanova and co-first author Adityo Prakosa. Digital twins of hearts are seen behind the researchers. Credit: Will Kirk/Johns Hopkins University.Workin

Updated on: May 30,2026

Digital twin hearts deliver 100% success in arrhythmia trial

byJohns Hopkins UniversitySenior author Natalia Trayanova and co-first author Adityo Prakosa. Digital twins of hearts are seen behind the researchers. Credit: Will Kirk/Johns Hopkins University.Workin

Updated on:May 30,2026