Substantial variations in referrals for advanced heart failure therapies across UK and Ireland, national audit finds

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSubstantial variations in referrals for advanced heart failure therapies are apparent across the UK and Ireland, with no obvious link to geog

Updated on: July 17,2026

Substantial variations in referrals for advanced heart failure therapies across UK and Ireland, national audit finds

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSubstantial variations in referrals for advanced heart failure therapies are apparent across the UK and Ireland, with no obvious link to geog

Updated on:July 17,2026

Long COVID is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsPeople with long COVID are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutetpublis

Updated on: June 18,2026

Long COVID is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsPeople with long COVID are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutetpublis

Updated on:June 18,2026

Trial shows angioplasty reduces chest pain, boosts QoL in chronic total occlusion

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be the first randomized placebo-controlled trial of its kind, patients with a chronic total blockage of a corona

Updated on: June 17,2026

Trial shows angioplasty reduces chest pain, boosts QoL in chronic total occlusion

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be the first randomized placebo-controlled trial of its kind, patients with a chronic total blockage of a corona

Updated on:June 17,2026

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

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

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

How aging cells may trigger heart attacks and strokes uncovered

byUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Circulation Research(2026). DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.125.327427Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Updated on: July 29,2026

How aging cells may trigger heart attacks and strokes uncovered

byUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterGraphical Abstract. Credit:Circulation Research(2026). DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.125.327427Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Updated on:July 29,2026

No benefit for delayed reperfusion with left-ventricular support in patients with large heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to test whether adding a small, temporary pump to allow the heart to rest and intentionally delaying percut

Updated on: April 11,2026

No benefit for delayed reperfusion with left-ventricular support in patients with large heart attacks

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first randomized trial to test whether adding a small, temporary pump to allow the heart to rest and intentionally delaying percut

Updated on:April 11,2026

ACC: Expanding eligibility for low-income subsidies can improve CVD medication adherence

by Elana GotkineExpanding eligibility for full low-income subsidies (LIS) to include those with incomes between 135% and 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL) is associated with a reduction in cost-

Updated on: April 09,2026

ACC: Expanding eligibility for low-income subsidies can improve CVD medication adherence

by Elana GotkineExpanding eligibility for full low-income subsidies (LIS) to include those with incomes between 135% and 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL) is associated with a reduction in cost-

Updated on:April 09,2026

Study finds being female is not a universal stroke risk factor for patients with AFib

byTulane UniversityCredit: Niklas Jeromin from PexelsA new Tulane University study challenges a long-standing assumption in heart care: that being female automatically increases stroke risk for patien

Updated on: July 15,2026

Study finds being female is not a universal stroke risk factor for patients with AFib

byTulane UniversityCredit: Niklas Jeromin from PexelsA new Tulane University study challenges a long-standing assumption in heart care: that being female automatically increases stroke risk for patien

Updated on:July 15,2026

Zone 2, 3, 4? What do heart rate zones mean for your health?

by Tanner Stening,Northeastern UniversityHeart rate zones are calculated as percentages of a person’s maximum heart rate, and correlate with the intensity of any given workout. Credit: Matthew Modoono

Updated on: June 11,2026

Zone 2, 3, 4? What do heart rate zones mean for your health?

by Tanner Stening,Northeastern UniversityHeart rate zones are calculated as percentages of a person’s maximum heart rate, and correlate with the intensity of any given workout. Credit: Matthew Modoono

Updated on:June 11,2026

Workout habits may protect against inherited heart problems, findings suggest

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFolks who regularly exercise can lower their risk of heart attack and heart failure linked to a genetic heart condition, a new study says. People wit

Updated on: July 25,2026

Workout habits may protect against inherited heart problems, findings suggest

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFolks who regularly exercise can lower their risk of heart attack and heart failure linked to a genetic heart condition, a new study says. People wit

Updated on:July 25,2026