Dad felt healthy, but a heart test led to quadruple bypass surgery
Oct 30, 2026
Alex Lasprilla felt fit at 53 and showed no signs of heart trouble. A coronary artery calcium test uncovered hidden heart disease and led to open-heart surgery.
Prevention
Why every stage of life matters for a woman’s heart health
Oct 26, 2026
How do life stages shape women's heart health? A landmark series of American Heart Association publications explores connections among hormonal changes, mental health and well-being and cardiovascular health.
Small weight loss wins can boost heart health
Oct 12, 2026
Losing weight, even in modest amounts, can support cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) health by benefiting the heart, kidneys, blood pressure and blood glucose (sugar).
She hoped her back pain wasn’t a heart attack. It was.
Oct 9, 2026
Back pain, exhaustion and breathing trouble signaled Tia Emard’s heart attack at 45. Since then, she has lost nearly half her body weight and shares her story to help others recognize the warning signs.
How to manage AFib with healthy lifestyle changes
Sep 29, 2026
Living with AFib? Learn how weight, sleep, exercise, smoking, alcohol and caffeine may affect symptoms, recurrence and the risk of complications.
Can you have a heart attack and not know it?
Sep 22, 2026
It's possible to have a silent heart attack with mild or no symptoms. Learn the warning signs, risk factors, long-term health risks and prevention strategies.
Can a tick bite create a meat allergy and increase heart disease risk?
Sep 9, 2026
Alpha-gal syndrome can start with a tick bite and lead to a meat allergy. Researchers are now exploring whether it may also increase the risk of heart disease.
What PREVENT can tell you about heart disease risk
Aug 31, 2026
Learn how the PREVENT equations can help you and your doctor identify risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure before symptoms develop.
What cardiac arrest looks like and why early action matters
Aug 26, 2026
Confusion about cardiac arrest can slow a bystander's response at a moment when seconds matter. Here's what to look for – and why you shouldn't wait to call 911 and start CPR.
After losing 2 daughters, family pushes for genetic testing
Aug 21, 2026
The Carlton family lost Abi, 9, and Molly, 5, to the same rare genetic condition just 20 months apart. Now, they’re advocating for earlier genetic testing for children.