Prior malignancy can affect heart transplant outcomes Many more transplant centers are now treating patients with a prior malignancy, researchers found. Read more about Prior malignancy can affect heart transplant outcomes
Cardiologist dies after small plane crash in Minnesota The 61-year-old cardiologist was piloting the plane when it crashed. Read more about Cardiologist dies after small plane crash in Minnesota
New clot-busting stroke drug lowers risk of serious complications Alteplase is currently seen as the standard of care for stroke treatment among many clinicians, but tenecteplase offers significant value. Read more about New clot-busting stroke drug lowers risk of serious complications
Risk of COVID-related stroke highest soon after diagnosis “These findings can inform diagnosis, treatment and care of stroke among patients with COVID-19,” one researcher said. Read more about Risk of COVID-related stroke highest soon after diagnosis
What decades of data tell us about stroke rates in the U.S. Researchers tracked 29 years of data, uncovering a mix of good news and concerning trends. Read more about What decades of data tell us about stroke rates in the U.S.
Chinese herbal formula treats mild hypertension as well as prescription drug Songling Xuemaikang capsules compare favorably with losartan, potentially providing specialists with a new treatment option. Read more about Chinese herbal formula treats mild hypertension as well as prescription drug
AEE use during CIED procedures for HFrEF patients not always cost-effective The use of these devices when treating certain high-risk patients is still recommended. Read more about AEE use during CIED procedures for HFrEF patients not always cost-effective
Same-day discharge after LAAO is safe, cost-effective and ‘could become the new standard’ Same-day discharge was associated with a 15% reduction in healthcare costs. Read more about Same-day discharge after LAAO is safe, cost-effective and ‘could become the new standard’
'Foaming' cells may help researchers evaluate CVD risk The team hopes its efforts can improve the way we predict a patient's risk of heart attack or stroke. Read more about 'Foaming' cells may help researchers evaluate CVD risk
41% of Americans have experienced heart-related issues during the pandemic Shortness of breath, dizziness, increased blood pressure and chest pain were among the most commonly reported issues.Read more about 41% of Americans have experienced heart-related issues during the pandemic