The respiratory syncytial virus prefusion F protein-based vaccine does not increase the risk for severe myocarditis or pericarditis in adults.

Intensive blood pressure management led by nonphysician community health care providers yields sustained cardiovascular risk reduction.

Louis Aronne, MD, discusses the ACC scientific statement highlighting overall diet quality and pattern-based eating for the management of cardiovascular disease.

Elevated interleukin-6 levels are associated with an increased risk for incident heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity.

A nurse-led, mobile health collaborative care model improves survival and reduces hospitalizations for patients with HFrEF.

An American Heart Association scientific statement outlines new diagnostic and antimicrobial treatment criteria for infective endocarditis.

Isolated diastolic hypertension in young adults is associated with an increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and heart failure.

In patients with atrial fibrillation, a hemoglobin decline of 2 g/dL or more after starting oral anticoagulants indicates an increased cancer risk.

Patients with cancer and comorbid obstructive sleep apnea face a significantly higher risk for adverse cardiovascular outcomes and stroke.

Hospital participation in a structured quality program modestly improves postdischarge guideline-directed medical therapy for heart failure.

An artificial intelligence-electrocardiogram model showed reduced accuracy for detecting structural heart disease in community-dwelling adults.

Graft failure and mortality rates remain stable among patients receiving donation after circulatory death heart transplantation.

The updated universal definition of myocardial infarction classifies the condition into primary, secondary, and procedure-related clinical settings.

Omitting defibrillation testing after S-ICD implantation is safe and noninferior to routine testing for spontaneous ventricular arrhythmias.

Children with congenital heart disease face a significantly increased risk for neurodevelopmental and mental health disorders.

The updated 2026 ACC and AHA dyslipidemia guidelines expand statin eligibility to an estimated 25 million additional adults in the US.

Adults hospitalized for infective endocarditis and a concurrent substance use disorder experience lower rates of in-hospital mortality.

Authentic long-form audio and visual storytelling about patient journeys builds trust and improves health care communication and education.

Retrospective use of a novel scoring algorithm reduced unnecessary preoperative cardiology referrals for patients receiving bariatric surgery.

Short-term exposure to extreme heat and cold is associated with an increased risk for heart failure hospitalizations.

Updated AHA and ASA guidelines emphasize interprofessional care and inpatient rehabilitation facilities for poststroke recovery.

A new joint scientific statement provides a framework for assessing cardiovascular risk and fitness for duty among tactical athletes.

Arrhythmia-related mortality in patients with congenital heart disease declined overall between 1999 and 2024 despite a recent upward trend.

Sustained adherence to the DASH diet during early adulthood may protect against coronary artery calcium progression in middle age.

An updated science advisory from the American Heart Association supports minimally invasive surgical evacuation for lobar intracerebral hemorrhage.

Prolonging therapeutic hypothermia does not improve neurologic outcomes in comatose survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

Higher operator procedural volume reduces the likelihood of radial-to-femoral access site crossover during percutaneous coronary intervention.

Patients at low surgical risk with severe aortic stenosis experience similar long-term health improvements after TAVR and SAVR.

General and exertional fatigue in patients with pre-heart failure are associated with worse quality of life and a higher risk for clinical disease.

Compound exposure to heat waves and fire-sourced air pollution is linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular mortality than either hazard alone.

A study has found that surviving cancer is linked to a higher burden of CVD in the United States, regardless of traditional risk factors.

A novel multitask deep learning model accurately detects congenital heart defects and abnormalities from pediatric echocardiograms.

There are higher rates of mortality and disability among ACHD patients living in states with lower median incomes or without insurance in the US.

Sociodemographic disadvantage and neighborhood vulnerability are linked to worse CVH trajectories during the menopause transition.

A study has found that, in young athletes, SCA secondary to CM occurs in diverse sports settings and across a broad age spectrum.

Inhaled cannabis use was associated with a reduction in daily cardiac ectopy, driven primarily by fewer premature atrial contractions.

Older adults hospitalized for COVID-19 during the Omicron era face a higher risk for MACE and mortality than those hospitalized for influenza.

Impaired kidney function, older age, and male sex are linked to worse stroke prevention outcomes with warfarin in atrial fibrillation.

Tenecteplase is associated with faster door-to-needle and door-in-door-out times than alteplase in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Cardiologists on TikTok are providing evidence-based cardiovascular education, breaking down complex clinical topics for patients and peers.

Researchers identified distinct social determinants of health clusters that influence mortality and cardiovascular outcomes in AF.

A study shows that stroke risk among Black adults in the United States varies significantly based on region of birth.

Complete revascularization may lower the risk for MACCE in patients with acute myocardial infarction and high bleeding risk.

Concentrated weekend physical activity may lower cardiometabolic disease risk in patients with hypertension similarly to regular exercise.

A nonphysician-led intervention for hypertension improved Life's Simple 7 scores and lowered CV risk, primarily via blood pressure.

A study highlights critical gaps in the treatment and control of cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with CKM syndrome.

While BASILICA is feasible for stentless and stented valves, stentless valves are linked to higher rates of residual CAO.

Cardiovascular health scores in sexual and gender minority adults do not differ by gender identity or gender-affirming hormone therapy use.

Highlights from dyslipidemia research presented at the American Society for Preventive Cardiology 2026 Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, focusing on lipid-lowering therapies.

A scientific statement from the American Heart Association outlines the potential cardiovascular benefits of moderate coffee consumption.