American Heart Association
- Country
- 🇺🇸United States
- Ownership
- -
- Established
- 1924-01-01
- Employees
- -
- Market Cap
- -
- Website
- https://www.heart.org
Prevencio's AI-Powered Blood Test for Coronary Artery Disease Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation
The FDA has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to Prevencio's HART CADhs test, an AI-based multi-protein blood test for detecting obstructive coronary artery disease.
Single Antiplatelet Therapy Shows Superior Safety Profile Over Dual Therapy After TAVR
A comprehensive meta-analysis of seven randomized controlled trials involving 3,164 patients found that single antiplatelet therapy (SAPT) significantly reduces major bleeding and life-threatening bleeding compared to direct oral anticoagulants after TAVR.
American Heart Association Awards $1M to Study GLP-1 Medications' Impact on Cardiovascular Risk
The American Heart Association has funded seven research projects with $1 million to identify which patients with obesity and cardiovascular disease benefit most from GLP-1/GIP medications.
Weekend Warrior Exercise Pattern Offers Comparable Brain Health Benefits to Regular Activity
New research reveals that exercising once or twice a week as a "weekend warrior" provides similar cognitive health benefits as more frequent physical activity, potentially reducing mild cognitive impairment risk by 25%.
Brisk Walking Significantly Reduces Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorders, New Study Finds
Research published in the journal Heart reveals that individuals who walk at a brisk pace (over 4 mph) have a 43% lower risk of developing abnormal heart rhythms compared to slower walkers.
FDA Unveils New Front-of-Package Food Labels to Combat Chronic Disease Epidemic
The FDA has proposed mandatory front-of-package nutrition labels highlighting sugar, salt, and saturated fat content to help consumers make healthier food choices at a glance.
FDA Proposes Historic Nicotine Reduction in Tobacco Products to Combat Addiction
The FDA has proposed a groundbreaking rule to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes and other tobacco products at 0.7 mg per gram, significantly below current levels of 6-28 mg per gram.
Adequate Sleep Significantly Reduces Hypertension Risk in Adolescents, New Research Confirms
Adolescents who achieve the recommended 9-11 hours of sleep nightly demonstrate a 37% lower risk of developing high blood pressure compared to their sleep-deprived peers.
Study Confirms Immediate CPR Saves Lives Regardless of Provider Training
New research from the University of Trieste shows prompt CPR initiation significantly improves cardiac arrest survival rates, regardless of whether performed by bystanders or medical professionals.
AHA Advisory: EVT Shows Promise in Large-Core Stroke Treatment, Six Clinical Trials Reveal
Recent data from six randomized controlled trials involving 1,887 patients demonstrates significant benefits of endovascular therapy (EVT) in large-core stroke patients, with functional independence rates of 19.5% versus 7.9% for medical management alone.