2 weeks after giving birth, teacher had a heart attack. Then a cardiac arrest.
Apr 12, 2024
New mom Naiya Atkins had a heart attack, then went into cardiac arrest. A year later, she got a heart transplant in time for her son's first birthday.
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Apr 12, 2024
New mom Naiya Atkins had a heart attack, then went into cardiac arrest. A year later, she got a heart transplant in time for her son's first birthday.
Apr 11, 2024
For Black Maternal Health Week, we look at how a growing body of evidence suggests standardizing treatment protocols can narrow racial disparities in maternal care.
Apr 10, 2024
How people exercise and what we know about the way it benefits health has changed substantially over the past century.
Apr 9, 2024
Researchers are exploring how brothers and sisters might influence the way you move, the food you eat and more.
Apr 8, 2024
Sarah Steinsiek gave up smoking and focused on healthy eating and exercise to honor her mother – and herself.
Apr 5, 2024
Loved ones may be linked by the trauma of a cardiac arrest and CPR, but their paths toward healing may differ.
Apr 4, 2024
No one could tell Lacey James what was going on with his heart. So, he kept searching for answers – and a chance to return to the game.
Apr 3, 2024
Cardiovascular health gains of the past 30 years went largely to people with higher incomes, creating wide inequities between rich and poor, new research finds.
Apr 3, 2024
The risk factors for heart attacks and strokes among Asian American adults may be influenced at varying degrees by employment, housing and other social factors, new research finds.
Apr 2, 2024
Tamika LeBlanc was 21 weeks pregnant when she learned her daughter had heart defects due to heterotaxy syndrome. The diagnosis resulted in a heart transplant before Olivia's third birthday.
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Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.