Can EKGs read by AI save lives? It's possible, researchers say
Nov 6, 2023
Artificial intelligence outperformed humans in identifying high-risk patients via electrocardiogram, leading to better care and fewer deaths, preliminary research says.
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Transgender adults in rural America may have more risks for cardiovascular disease
Nov 6, 2023
Transgender adults in parts of Appalachia may be more likely to have obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol than their cisgender peers, preliminary research suggests.
Born to heal: Alaska Native blends traditional and Western medicine to promote maternal heart health
Nov 2, 2023
Dr. Allison Kelliher, born into a "generational inheritance of healing," uses her training to promote better cardiovascular health for American Indian and Alaska Native women.
Heart-pounding episodes led woman to discover an electrical problem
Nov 1, 2023
Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome caused San Antonio woman's heart to race.
Cardiovascular deaths caused by extreme heat in U.S. could potentially triple by midcentury
Oct 30, 2023
Unless greenhouse gas emissions are reduced, the U.S. could see a major increase in cardiovascular deaths linked to extreme heat, new research suggests.
Ever heard of the portfolio diet? It may lower risk for heart disease and stroke
Oct 25, 2023
The portfolio diet, a lesser-known dietary pattern that emphasizes plant-based foods, could lower the risk for heart disease and stroke, new research shows.
Pirouettes and palpitations: Ballet dancer's irregular heartbeat went undiagnosed for years
Oct 19, 2023
Joffrey Ballet performer Edson Barbosa had experienced irregular heartbeats during rehearsals since he was a teenager. He was eventually diagnosed with atrial fibrillation at 26.
Fitness instructor couldn't outrun family heart disease, but she could reduce the damage
Oct 9, 2023
After Angie Mayo had quadruple bypass surgery, the surgeon said her strong heart kept her alive.
What people with heart disease should know about vaccines today
Oct 6, 2023
Influenza, RSV and COVID-19 all are linked to cardiovascular concerns. Here's what experts say people should understand about risks and benefits of vaccination.
Personal trainer and weightlifter faced his biggest challenge – open-heart surgery
Oct 5, 2023
While helping celebrities and everyday people in Beverly Hills, California, get stronger, Alfonso Moretti's heart was becoming weaker.