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Study Highlights: The first fully biodegradable stent inserted into humans proved safe in a 10-year study. Major cardiac complication rates were similar to rates of non-biodegradable stents...

Study Highlights: Researchers designed a "decision aid" (visual patient-education tool) for physicians and patients with chest pain to agree on an evaluation without negatively affecting the...

Study Highlights: If your brother or sister had a stroke, your risk of having one may be at least 60 percent higher. Your risk of stroke at age 55 or younger is almost double if your...

DALLAS, April 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The timing of treatment when someone is having a heart attack can mean the difference between life and death. To help save lives, the American Heart...

DALLAS, April 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Study Highlights: Countries with higher national income levels, lower out-of-pocket healthcare costs, and high performing and efficient health...

DALLAS, April 5, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time in more than a decade, the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions meeting returns to the west coast at the Los Angeles Convention...

NEW YORK, April 4, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, in celebration of National Walking Day, the American Heart Association teamed up with Olympic Gold Medalist Jennie Finch to announce the launch of...

DALLAS, April 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Heart Association has updated its Learn:® Rapid STEMI ID course with new science and key changes from its revised 2010 AHA Guidelines for...

Study Highlights: CPR can save someone with cardiac arrest even if they don't respond to a defibrillator. People with non-shockable cardiac arrest are more likely to live if they receive...

Study Highlights: Depression is common among stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) survivors. Rates of depression were similar for stroke and TIA. The condition often goes...