Sep 21, 2020
Fewer heart attack survivors are experiencing another within a year, according to new research showing the greatest decline was in women. Yet, a new survey shows heart disease awareness among women under 65 has dipped over the past decade.
Sep 18, 2020
Women between ages 25 and 44 are having more strokes than men their age, a new study shows.
Aug 24, 2020
Women who develop preeclampsia in one or more pregnancies may have a substantially higher risk for heart failure later, according to a new study of Norwegian women.
Jul 16, 2020
In Boston, HealthWorks Community Fitness members follow a path to fitness, self-confidence and sisterhood.
Jun 22, 2020
Women with HIV who experience long periods of stress develop greater amounts of plaque in their arteries, according to a new study.
Jun 8, 2020
Pregnant women with congenital heart disease face higher risk of cardiovascular complications, yet only half get the tests needed to identify problems early, a new study shows.
May 11, 2020
Women who took large amounts of folic acid from pre-pregnancy through mid-pregnancy had an increased risk of high blood pressure, according to a new study.
May 4, 2020
Future mothers with preexisting cardiovascular conditions would benefit from careful monitoring and counseling before, during and after pregnancy, a new report says.
Apr 30, 2020
A new study shows changes in the right ventricle of infants born to hypertensive pregnant women.
Apr 9, 2020
New research underscores the need for increased testing in people with symptoms of heart disease but who don’t have blocked arteries. Some may have a disorder called INOCA.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.