Articles

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognize the important role of primary care in patient management following a stroke.

American Heart Association Highlights Role of Primary Care in Stroke Recovery

A multipart series from Practical Cardiology, "A Need for Change" highlights a recent report from the AHA/ACC and the current state of professionalism in cardiology from recent data. 

A Need for Change: Tackling Professionalism and Ethics in Cardiology

Patrick Campbell is the senior editor of Practical Cardiology, as well as its sister publication Endocrinology Network. Prior to joining these brands, he led coverage of cardiology and diabetes with HCPLive. Before joining parent company MJH Life Sciences in 2019, he spent time as a beat reporter with the Pocono Record in Stroudsburg, PA and Star News Group in Manasquan, NJ. He also touts experience in multimedia, having spent time as a freelance multimedia specialist with NJ Advance Media and multimedia coordinator at the Pocono Record. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, sports, and exploring the great outdoors. Follow him on Twitter @RealPatCampbell or reach him via email at PCampbell@mjhlifesciences.com.

The AHA has released a scientific statement highlighting the importance of prescribing physical activity as a first-line treatment in patient populations with elevated blood pressure or elevated cholesterol. 

AHA Recommends Physical Activity as a First-Line Treatment for Many Patients with Elevated Blood Pressure, Cholesterol

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have released an updated version of their guidelines for prevention of secondary stroke in patients with stroke or TIA, which had not been updated since 2014. 

AHA/ASA Release Updated Guidelines for Secondary Prevention After Stroke or TIA

The AHA has released a scientific statement aimed at outlining the current knowledge base related to risk of cardiovascular disease associated with hormonal therapies used in the treatment of breast and prostate cancer.

AHA Provides Overview of CV Risk Associated with Hormone Therapies Used in Breast, Prostate Cancer Treatment 

The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have released a special report related to the treatment of blood clots or low platelet counts related to the COVID-19 vaccine, which has garnered mass amounts of attention despite being a rare complication. 

AHA/ASA Release Guidance for Treatment of COVID-19 Vaccine-Related Clotting, Low Platelet Counts

The USPSTF has released a recommendation statement related to hypertension screenings among adults without known hypertension. 

USPSTF Statement Reaffirms 2015 Blood Pressure Screening Guidance

Videos

Practical Cardiology Advisory Board Member Brett Nowlan, MD, offers his perspective on the most important advances and topics in the field of lipidology from 2020.

Year in Review: Advances in Lipid Management During 2020

Dr. Gregory Weiss offers perspective on a recent guideline update from the American Heart Association outlining strategies to best manage risk of cardiovascular disease in women entering menopause. 

Gregory Weiss, MD: Managing Cardiovascular Disease Risk During Menopause

Dr. Gregory Weiss explores and gives perspective on the latest guidelines from the AHA and ACC outlining quality measures for adults with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter

Treatment Guidelines