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AI Cuts Echocardiogram Interpretation Time by Half, Matching Human Reports
Artificial intelligence can halve the time cardiologists spend interpreting heart scans while producing reports comparable to human readings, potentia...

HeartBeam Narrows Q3 Loss, Advances Heart Attack Assessment Program
HeartBeam reported a narrower third-quarter net loss and significant progress in its heart attack assessment program, including FDA Breakthrough Devic...

Cardio Diagnostics Whitepaper Highlights Diagnostic Gaps in Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Cardio Diagnostics Holdings released a whitepaper on non-obstructive coronary artery disease, emphasizing limitations of invasive angiography and the ...

American Heart Association: Fewer Than 5% of U.S. Veterans May Achieve Optimal Heart Health
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association finds that fewer than 5% of U.S. military veterans may meet optimal cardiovascular heal...

MedRhythms and Vascudyne Take Top Honors at American Heart Association Health Tech Competition
The American Heart Association recognized MedRhythms and Vascudyne as winners of its Health Tech Competition at Scientific Sessions 2026, highlighting...

AI Drafts of Echocardiogram Reports Match Human Accuracy While Cutting Cardiologist Review Time Nearly in Half
A randomized trial presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 found AI-generated preliminary echocardiogram interpretation...

AI Analysis of Smartwatch ECG Data Shows Promise in Detecting Hidden Heart Condition
Preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 suggests that AI analysis of smartwatch ECG recordings may...

RACE-CARS Trial Finds Community CPR and EMS Education Alone Did Not Lift Cardiac Arrest Survival
A five-year, 60-county North Carolina randomized trial found that a broad community CPR and EMS education program did not significantly improve surviv...

Sacubitril/Valsartan Combo Reduces AFib Recurrence After Ablation in Hypertensive Patients
A new study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 shows that combining sacubitril and valsartan reduces the recurrenc...

Left Bundle Branch Pacing Cuts Cardiac Events in Heart Block, Trial Shows
A large international trial found that left bundle branch pacing reduced death, heart failure hospitalization, and pacing-induced cardiomyopathy by 59...

American Heart Association Launches Center for the Brain to Advance Heart-Brain Science
The American Heart Association is establishing a new Center for the Brain to deepen understanding of the heart-brain connection and help people live l...

Stricter PM2.5 Standard in China Could Avert 233,668 Premature Deaths Annually, Study Finds
A new health impact assessment shows that China's tightened annual PM2.5 standard of 25 µg/m³ could avert about 233,668 premature deaths in 2024 and a...

Yoga-Based Cardiac Rehab Improves Quality of Life in Heart Failure Patients, But Not Hard Outcomes
A large trial in India found that a yoga-based cardiac rehabilitation program improved quality of life and walking distance for heart failure patients...

Balloon Technique Shows Promise for Improving Circulation During Cardiac Arrest
A preliminary study suggests that using a balloon catheter to block the aorta may improve blood flow to the heart and brain during out-of-hospital car...

Smartphone CPR Alerts Fail to Boost Bystander Response in Major Trial
A randomized study in British Columbia and Columbus, Ohio, found that smartphone alerts to nearby CPR-trained volunteers did not increase bystander CP...

Intensive Blood Pressure Therapy Falls Short on Cardiovascular Events in Type 2 Diabetes, but Kidney Risks Rise
A large trial of over 9,000 adults with Type 2 diabetes found that intensive blood pressure treatment below 120 mm Hg did not significantly reduce car...

Smart Alerting Boosts Bystander CPR Response Before EMS Arrival
A new study from Germany finds that using estimated travel time rather than geographic proximity to alert volunteer first responders to cardiac arrest...

Stopping Statins for Primary Prevention Generally Safe for Older Adults, But Small Risk Increase Emerges Over Time
New research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 found that discontinuing statins for primary prevention in adults ...

Intensive Blood Pressure Control Cuts Cardiovascular Risk in Stroke Survivors
New research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 shows that intensive systolic blood pressure treatment below 120 m...

Low-Cost Diuretic Spironolactone Lowers Blood Pressure After Stroke, Trial Finds
Adding spironolactone to post-stroke care significantly reduced blood pressure and doubled the rate of patients reaching recommended targets, offering...

Lp(a) HORIZON Trial: Pelacarsen Lowers Lp(a) by 78% but Fails to Reduce Cardiovascular Events
Despite a 78% reduction in Lp(a) levels, the Lp(a) HORIZON trial found no improvement in cardiovascular outcomes, underscoring the need for further re...

ZEUS Trial: Anti-Inflammatory Drug Ziltivekimab Fails to Reduce Cardiovascular Events in High-Risk Patients
The phase III ZEUS trial found that ziltivekimab, an interleukin-6 inhibitor, did not significantly reduce heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular dea...

Wrap Technologies Adds Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Behind Narcan Rollout to Board
Wrap Technologies has appointed former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Edward Delatorre Jr., who helped scale Narcan from a Staten Island pilot to citywide u...

Chicago Students Learn Lifesaving CPR Skills at Rate Field with American Heart Association and White Sox
Nearly 100 Chicago fifth graders received Hands-Only CPR and AED training at Rate Field, advancing the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesave...

American Heart Association Brings Hands-Only CPR Training to NWSL Championship 5K
The American Heart Association will offer Hands-Only CPR education at the inaugural NWSL Championship 5K, building on a leaguewide training initiative...

American Heart Association to Honor Dr. Cheryl Anderson with 2026 Chairman's Award
Dr. Cheryl A.M. Anderson will receive the American Heart Association's 2026 Chairman's Award for over two decades of volunteer leadership in science, ...

HeartBeam Sets Q3 2026 Earnings Call for November 12
HeartBeam will discuss third-quarter 2026 financial results and provide updates on its ALIGN-ACS pilot study and Heart Attack Detection program during...

Stroke Neurology Leader Bruce Ovbiagele to Receive 2026 Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award
The American Heart Association will honor Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele with the 2026 Eugene Braunwald Academic Mentorship Award for his sustained excellence in...

HeartBeam's ALIGN-ACS Pilot Study Shows Higher Specificity for Heart Attack Assessment
HeartBeam's ALIGN-ACS pilot study found its portable ECG technology achieved higher specificity and comparable sensitivity to standard ECGs for acute ...

Large Long-Term Study Finds Contemporary Hormone Replacement Therapy Not Linked to Increased Heart Risk
A 12-year study of over 52,000 Israeli women found that modern hormone replacement therapy does not raise the risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clot...

AI and Wearables Show Promise in Predicting Hypertensive Crisis Up to 3 Days Early
Preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 suggests that AI analysis of data from blood pressure moni...

Heart Valve Disease Deaths Reverse Decades-Long Decline, Projected to Stay Elevated Through 2040
New preliminary research shows that after nearly two decades of decline, death rates from valvular heart disease among U.S. adults 65 and older have r...

Rural Heart Attack Deaths Nearly Triple Compared to Urban Areas, Study Finds
New research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 reveals that rural residents face nearly three times the risk of d...

Survey Finds Most Clinics Screen for CKM Risks, But Few Use Newer Staging and PREVENT Tools
A survey of 97 U.S. clinical sites participating in the American Heart Association's CKM Health Initiative reveals that while basic screening for card...

Medically Tailored Meals Linked to Improved Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 suggests that an 8-month medically tailored meals program ...

Maternal Hypertension and Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Severe Fetal Heart Defects
New research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 finds that chronic hypertension and pre-pregnancy diabetes are ass...

Transportation Noise Raises Heart Risk Even With Healthy Sleep, Study Finds
New preliminary research links chronic exposure to residential transportation noise to higher risks of serious heart events and cardiovascular risk fa...

AI-Guided Heart Scans by Non-Experts Bring Rural Cardiac Care Closer to Home
Preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 shows that non-specialist health professionals using AI gu...

Retired NFL Linemen Face High Rates of Hidden Coronary Artery Disease
A preliminary study of 200 former NFL players found that 85% had coronary plaque and 42% had significant blockages, often without symptoms, highlighti...

FDA Adverse Event Reports Link Energy Drinks and Stimulant Supplements to Serious Heart Events in Young Adults
Preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2026 found that caffeinated energy drinks and stimulant supplem...

Extreme Heat Drives Sharp Rise in Cardiac Arrest ICU Admissions, Straining Hospital Capacity
New preliminary research shows that out-of-hospital cardiac arrest ICU admissions increase significantly with extreme heat, especially among women and...

Irregular Sleep Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Risk, Preliminary Study Finds
Preliminary research analyzing over 1 million nights of sleep links inconsistent bedtimes and varying sleep duration to increased risks of heart attac...

Cedars-Sinai Team Wins American Heart Association Grant to Build AI Early Warning System for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
The American Heart Association has awarded a research grant to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to develop an artificial intelligence-powered early warning...

College Basketball Coaches Team Up to Tackle Women's Heart Health Crisis
Women's college basketball coaches are uniting through the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Hearts on the Court Collective to raise aware...

HeartBeam to Present ALIGN-ACS Pilot Study Results at TCT 2026
HeartBeam will present results from its ALIGN-ACS pilot study of its 3D ECG technology for heart attack assessment at TCT 2026, a key step toward a U....

American Heart Association's Support Network Expands to Offer Personalized Peer Support for Heart and Stroke Journeys
The American Heart Association has enhanced its free online Support Network, providing personalized peer connection and resources for patients, surviv...