Cardiac arrest program may improve bystander CPR but not survival in Black people
Aug 25, 2021
A statewide effort improved some aspects of cardiac arrest treatment, according to a study that also found gaps along racial lines.
Health Disparities
Despite progress, Black patients still less likely to get heart transplants
Aug 25, 2021
New research reveals persistent racial disparities in the world of heart transplants, with Black patients less likely to get a transplant than their white peers. And when they do, they're more likely to die afterward.
Native people find support, 'sacred space' through this nonprofit's work
Aug 23, 2021
Chief Seattle Club is dedicated to helping American Indian/Alaska Native people experiencing homelessness with culturally appropriate services.
Childhood trauma may affect heart health in low-income Black adults
Aug 12, 2021
Trauma in childhood may lead to worse heart health later in life for Black people in the U.S. who have a low income, but not for those who have more money, a new study found.
Genetic research should start including racial, ethnic and Indigenous groups
Jul 26, 2021
Genomic science has helped reduce heart disease risk, but it may not benefit racial, ethnic or Indigenous groups because they are largely excluded from the studies, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.
How healthy is your neighborhood? Where you live can greatly affect heart, brain health
Jul 15, 2021
People who live in neighborhoods with fewer resources have higher rates of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cognitive issues, research shows.
The challenge of diabetes in the Black community needs comprehensive solutions
Jul 13, 2021
The statistics are stark, but the challenges in diabetes among Black people can be addressed at both the personal and community level, experts say.
Heart disease 'calculators' may fail to predict higher risk for South Asian people
Jul 12, 2021
Risk assessment equations used by doctors to prevent or treat heart disease may fail to accurately predict the greater heart risks faced by people of South Asian descent, new research finds.
How technology is improving health information access for the deaf community
Jul 12, 2021
The deaf community has long confronted roadblocks when it comes to accessing reliable health information. But technology is helping to fill the gap.
Discrimination against transgender, gender diverse people adds to heart troubles
Jul 8, 2021
Transgender and gender diverse people experience higher rates of cardiovascular disease and death, likely from the chronic stress of discrimination, a new American Heart Association report finds.
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.
