Coffee: A Cup a Day Keeps Heart Failure Away
Drinking coffee is linked to a lower risk of heart failure, challenging previous assumptions about caffeine consumption and heart health.
General Cardiology
Risk Factors for Fatal Heart Disease in Patients With Cancer
February is American Heart Month, and patients who have been diagnosed with cancer are part of a group that is uniquely vulnerable to cardiovascular disease. What risk factors should these patients know about for fatal heart disease?
Workplace Exposure to Toxic Substances Found to Be Associated With Abnormal Cardiac Structure and Function
Occupational exposures may be associated with abnormal echocardiographic measures of cardiac function and structure.
Consensus Recommendations and Requirements for Transcatheter Mitral Valve Intervention
Members of 4 societies published a consensus system of care document containing operator and institutional recommendations and requirements for transcatheter mitral valve interventions.
TriClip Device May Be Safe and Effective at Reducing Tricuspid Regurgitation
The TriClip device may be safe and effective for lowering tricuspid regurgitation by 1 grade or more.
Skeletal Muscle Mass May Be Predictive of Long-Term CVD Risk
Evaluation of skeletal muscle mass may help predict long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in adults without preexisting CVD.
Coronary CTA May Consistently Improve Outcomes in Patients With Stable Chest Pain
Coronary computed tomography angiography may consistently improve coronary heart disease outcomes in individuals with chest pain.
Fixed-Dose Combination Polypill Effectively Prevents Major CV Events
A fixed-dose combination pill may be an effective component of a preventive strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease.
AHA Releases Statement on Perfusion Assessment in Critical Limb Ischemia
This scientific statement released by the American Heart Association covers noninvasive assessment of limb perfusion, including limitations associated with currently available technology.
Frequent Fried Food Intake Increases Risk for Coronary Artery Disease
Dose-dependent relationship seen in a large national cohort of US veterans.
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