Women Get Ablation Less Often Than Men
A Northwell Health study finds women with atrial fibrillation undergo catheter ablation procedures far less frequently than men.
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U.S. Heart Disease News
This section covers heart disease in the United States — cardiovascular research, treatment options, prevention guidelines and the public health dimensions of the country's leading cause of death. Reporting takes in both the science and the policy environment surrounding cardiovascular health.
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November 6, 2026
NFL Linemen Show Heavy Heart Artery PlaqueA study of 200 former NFL players found coronary plaque in most participants, many of whom reported no symptoms.
November 5, 2026
Edwards Raises 2026 Forecast on TAVR StrengthThe medical device maker lifted its full-year sales outlook for a third time this year, citing strong demand for its heart valve therapies.
November 5, 2026
Blackstone Backs Boston Scientific Heart PumpBlackstone Life Sciences will provide up to $455 million to co-fund development of Boston Scientific's Vitalyst miniature heart pump.
November 5, 2026
NWSL Championship 5K to Offer Hands-Only CPR TrainingThe American Heart Association will provide CPR education at the inaugural NWSL Championship 5K in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 21.
November 4, 2026
Laza Medical Raises $160 Million in Series BGE HealthCare led the up-to-$160 million round to fund AI and robotic imaging for cardiac catheterization labs.
November 4, 2026
Heart Valve Deaths Rise Among Older U.S. AdultsDeath rates from heart valve disease among Americans aged 65 and older have climbed since 2018 after nearly two decades of decline.
November 4, 2026
Women's Coaches Join Heart Health CollectiveTwenty-two women's college basketball coaches have joined the American Heart Association's 2026 Go Red for Women Hearts on the Court Collective.
November 4, 2026
Gene Variant Flags Blood Pressure Drug Liver RiskA genetic marker found in half of antihypertensive-related liver injury cases may help identify patients at higher risk.
November 4, 2026
Intensive Cholesterol Treatment Shrinks Coronary PlaqueAn 18-month study found intensive cholesterol therapy reduced plaque in heart patients' coronary arteries by about 20%.
November 4, 2026
MIT Team Wins Up to $38M for Sepsis PatchThe four-year PYTHIA project aims to build a noninvasive wearable sensor that monitors heart failure and sepsis biomarkers.
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New drug approvals and their clinical evidence, cardiovascular risk factor studies, prevention and screening guideline updates, procedural advances in cardiology, and the public awareness efforts around heart attack and stroke recognition are the recurring subjects in this coverage. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston and Phoenix are home to major cardiology research centers and health systems whose findings and clinical announcements regularly generate national coverage. Guideline updates — on cholesterol, blood pressure, diet and exercise targets — generate coverage that reaches the widest audience of any single development in this area, since they affect clinical practice for a large portion of the adult population. The intersection of cardiovascular health with obesity, diabetes and mental health research has produced a growing body of cross-disciplinary coverage that runs alongside the traditional cardiology reporting track.