• Physically Fit People Do Better After A-Fib Treatment
  
  Physically fit patients with the irregular heartbeat atrial fibrillation (AF) are most likely to benefit from ablation, a new study finds.
• Progress Against Cardiovascular Death Slowing
  
  From the 1960s to the 2010s, the United States experienced a major reduction in heart disease-related deaths among younger adults - often called premature cardiac death. But that decline has slowed significantly since 2010.
• Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Heart Health
  
  Despite billions of dollars being spent on medications and surgeries to combat heart disease, it remains the No. 1 killer in the Western world.
• Study: Mild COVID-19 Can Cause Lasting Heart Damage
  
  Just having mild effects of coronavirus can leave lasting heart damage, according to a study from JAMA.
• Alcohol and Arrhythmia a Deadly Mix
  
  Alcohol abuse is associated with an increased the risk of death in people with abnormal heart rhythms, a new study warns.
• Chocolate May Help Your Heart
  
  If the stress of the current pandemic has you reaching for chocolate, a new review may give you just the excuse you need. The study found that people who ate one or more servings of chocolate a week were up to 10% less likely to have heart disease than people who ate less or...
• Scientists Say Cholesterol Drug Could Clear COVID-19 From Lungs in Days
  
  A new study demonstrated how a common, FDA-approved drug could halt lung damage caused by the coronavirus.
• Study: Beta Blockers Dangerous for Women
  
  Millions of Americans are prescribed blood pressure medicines called beta blockers, especially after a heart attack. But a new Italian study finds that these go-to drugs might not work as well for women as they do for men.
• Ultrasound Machines Connected to Smartphones Help Scan Coronavirus Patients
  
  An ingenious device originally intended for use in developing countries has made its mark in modern medicine during the pandemic.
• Study: Statins Benefit Older Adults With Healthy Hearts
  
  Older adults with healthy hearts probably would benefit from taking a cholesterol-lowering statin, a new study contends. People 75 and older who were free of heart disease and prescribed a statin wound up with a 25% lower risk of death from any cause and a 20% lower risk of...
• Performing CPR During Pandemic: Study Says There Is Little Risk
  
  You should not let fear of infection prevent you from saving a life with CPR, experts said.
• The Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  
  Here are some potential ways the COVID-19 disease can cause long-term damage.
• AHA: Both Blood Pressure Numbers Can Increase Risk of Heart Attack
  
  High blood pressure of any kind in young adults increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events, according to new findings that shed light on an issue experts say has been understudied.
• Newer Meds Can Help Heart Patients Live Longer
  
  Many patients with heart failure might live years longer if they were on a combination of newer medications, a study suggests.
• Hormone May Spur High Blood Pressure
  
  Many people with high blood pressure may have an unrecognized hormonal condition driving their numbers up, a new study suggests.
• MS Increases Chances of Heart Problems, Strokes
  
  Multiple sclerosis can cause weakness, pain, fatigue and vision problems. The disease also appears to increase the odds of heart disease and stroke, new research suggests.
• Study: Intensive Blood Pressure Control Reduces A-Fib Risk
  
  Intensive high blood pressure treatment may protect against a-fib, a heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke, heart attack and heart failure, researchers say.
• Study: Sugary Drinks Harm Women's Hearts
  
  Women who drink a lot of sodas, sweetened juices and other sugary drinks are at greater risk of developing heart disease, a new study finds.
• Study: Coffee Won't Harm Your Heart
  
  Your doctor may have cautioned that the caffeine in coffee can set your heart racing and cause an abnormal heartbeat. Well, that's bunk, a new study finds.
• Necklace Detects A-Fib in Nearly 30 Seconds
  
  The latest addition to medical haute couture may be a necklace outfitted with a pendant that people can use to screen themselves for signs of an abnormal heart rhythm condition known as atrial fibrillation.
• Scientists Find a Way to Disable Obesity Gene
  
  Scientists might have found a way to disable the obesity gene in a study of mice, which burn calories in the same way as humans do, The Science Times reported.
• Key Changes in Brain Found After Heart Attack
  
  People who've recently had a heart attack show increased activity in the area of the brain involved in stress and emotions.
• Heart Attacks, Strokes Declining Among People With Diabetes
  
  An Australian study has good news for people with type 2 diabetes - fewer people with diabetes are having heart attacks and strokes compared to 20 years ago.
• Cardiac Arrests Rising out of Hospital During Pandemic
  
  Stress placed on the heart by COVID-19, a hesitancy by people to call 911, and even reluctance on the part of bystanders to perform CPR may be boosting rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, a new report finds.
• Traumatic Childhood Increases Lifelong Risk for Heart Disease, Death
  
  Exposure to trauma and other adverse experiences during childhood increases lifelong risk for cardiovascular disease and death, regardless of a person's health during young adulthood, new research shows.

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