The new cholesterol guideline: What to know

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time since2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for

Updated on: May 31,2026

The new cholesterol guideline: What to know

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor the first time since2018, a clinical guideline from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association for

Updated on:May 31,2026

More aggressive cholesterol-lowering improves heart outcomes

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Marta Branco from PexelsUsing cholesterol-lowering medications more intensively to achieve a more aggressive target for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL

Updated on: June 01,2026

More aggressive cholesterol-lowering improves heart outcomes

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Marta Branco from PexelsUsing cholesterol-lowering medications more intensively to achieve a more aggressive target for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL

Updated on:June 01,2026

Eating about 4,200 mg sodium a day may raise heart failure risk 15%

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExcessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according

Updated on: June 02,2026

Eating about 4,200 mg sodium a day may raise heart failure risk 15%

byVanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExcessive consumption of dietary sodium (salt) is a significant, independent risk factor for new-onset heart failure, according

Updated on:June 02,2026

More patients receive recommended heart failure treatment, Swedish registry study finds

by Åsa Catapano,Karolinska InstitutetImplementation of guideline-directed medical therapy over time. ARNi, angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor; BB, beta-blocker; GDMT, guideline-directed medical

Updated on: June 02,2026

More patients receive recommended heart failure treatment, Swedish registry study finds

by Åsa Catapano,Karolinska InstitutetImplementation of guideline-directed medical therapy over time. ARNi, angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitor; BB, beta-blocker; GDMT, guideline-directed medical

Updated on:June 02,2026

Digital twin hearts deliver 100% success in arrhythmia trial

byJohns Hopkins UniversitySenior author Natalia Trayanova and co-first author Adityo Prakosa. Digital twins of hearts are seen behind the researchers. Credit: Will Kirk/Johns Hopkins University.Workin

Updated on: May 30,2026

Digital twin hearts deliver 100% success in arrhythmia trial

byJohns Hopkins UniversitySenior author Natalia Trayanova and co-first author Adityo Prakosa. Digital twins of hearts are seen behind the researchers. Credit: Will Kirk/Johns Hopkins University.Workin

Updated on:May 30,2026

Probing a paradoxical drug response for irregular heartbeat

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisA patient-specific tool developed in Jon Silva’s lab allows investigation of unique drug responses that can inform arrhythmia therapy in individuals ca

Updated on: May 29,2026

Probing a paradoxical drug response for irregular heartbeat

by Beth Miller,Washington University in St. LouisA patient-specific tool developed in Jon Silva’s lab allows investigation of unique drug responses that can inform arrhythmia therapy in individuals ca

Updated on:May 29,2026

Individuals with worse cardiac structure at higher risk of developing adverse health outcomes and mortality long-term

byBoston University School of MedicineCentral Illustration. Credit:JACC: Advances(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.102643Higher left atrial end-systolic dimension (LASD), an increased measurement of

Updated on: May 27,2026

Individuals with worse cardiac structure at higher risk of developing adverse health outcomes and mortality long-term

byBoston University School of MedicineCentral Illustration. Credit:JACC: Advances(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.102643Higher left atrial end-systolic dimension (LASD), an increased measurement of

Updated on:May 27,2026

Intensive LDL lowering with evolocumab reduced first heart attack or stroke in diabetes

byMass General BrighamCredit: www.kaboompics.com from PexelsMass General Brigham researchers found that the intensive cholesterol-lowering therapy evolocumab reduced the risk of a first major cardiova

Updated on: May 24,2026

Intensive LDL lowering with evolocumab reduced first heart attack or stroke in diabetes

byMass General BrighamCredit: www.kaboompics.com from PexelsMass General Brigham researchers found that the intensive cholesterol-lowering therapy evolocumab reduced the risk of a first major cardiova

Updated on:May 24,2026

Left atrial appendage closure noninferior to blood thinners for lowering stroke risk, death in some patients with AFib

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) who had no contraindications to taking oral anticoagulants, the use of a devic

Updated on: May 21,2026

Left atrial appendage closure noninferior to blood thinners for lowering stroke risk, death in some patients with AFib

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) who had no contraindications to taking oral anticoagulants, the use of a devic

Updated on:May 21,2026

Catheter-directed clot treatment cuts early collapse risk in pulmonary embolism trial

by Nadine Berger,Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn acute pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more vessels in the lung. In patients at moderat

Updated on: May 18,2026

Catheter-directed clot treatment cuts early collapse risk in pulmonary embolism trial

by Nadine Berger,Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn acute pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more vessels in the lung. In patients at moderat

Updated on:May 18,2026

Are heart failure and atrial fibrillation the same disease? Study reveals shared genetic and molecular mechanics

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterAF and HF share lineage-specific GRN alterations in the atria. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-025-00775-2New research from a mul

Updated on: May 27,2026

Are heart failure and atrial fibrillation the same disease? Study reveals shared genetic and molecular mechanics

byUniversity of Chicago Medical CenterAF and HF share lineage-specific GRN alterations in the atria. Credit:Nature Cardiovascular Research(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s44161-025-00775-2New research from a mul

Updated on:May 27,2026

Dual imaging identifies cause of heart attack in patients without blocked arteries

by Katie Ullman,NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Ashley Perlow felt a sharp pain shoot across her chest and into both wrists, she didn't think it could be a heart attack. S

Updated on: May 13,2026

Dual imaging identifies cause of heart attack in patients without blocked arteries

by Katie Ullman,NYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Ashley Perlow felt a sharp pain shoot across her chest and into both wrists, she didn't think it could be a heart attack. S

Updated on:May 13,2026