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People who regularly consume just 1 alcoholic drink a day are at a 16% increased risk of atrial fibrillation compared to those who do not drink alcohol at all, a new study found.

Study: One Alcoholic Drink a Day Linked to Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

Sotagliflozin reduced CV death and hospitalization for HF in patients with T2D and acute symptomatic HF when given during or immediately after hospitalization. 

Sotagliflozin: CV Benefit Seen in Patients with T2 Diabetes, Worsening Heart Failure 

Results of a new study suggest a simple clinical approach to assessing individuals at high risk of CHD who would benefit from targeted intervention. 

Burden of Poor Social Determinants of Health Correlated with Fatal, Nonfatal CHD

New research found women face a 20% increased risk of developing heart failure or dying within 5 years after their first heart attack vs men. 

Study: Women at Higher Risk vs Men for Heart Failure or Death After First Heart Attack

AHA 2020 Virtual Scientific Sessions: Nearly one-third of racial disparities in hypertension treatment may be linked to inequities in treatment intensification, study authors suggest. 


Black Patients Less Likely to Receive Treatment Intensification for BP Control 

AHA 2020 Virtual Scientific Sessions: Cumulative exposure, exposure intensity, and number of household smokers in childhood all impact adult heart function, study authors found. 

Passive Smoke Exposure in Childhood May Cause Subclinical LV Dysfunction in Adults 

What to watch during the AHA 2020 late-breaking science sessions? We break down the  first 3 days of clinical trial presentations for you, here. 

AHA 2020 Scientific Sessions Preview: Late-breaking Science, Days 1, 2 and 3 

Preventive Cardiology Collection Table of Contents: Expert video interviews, short, clinical guideline-focused quizzes, facts at-a-glance slideshows, plus news. 

CLINICAL FOCUS COLLECTION: Preventive Cardiology 

Videos

Dr Jonathan Chow reviews study findings that patients with COVID-19 taking low-dose aspirin had reduced risk for use of ICU, mechanical ventilation, and of death. 

Aspirin Reduces COVID-19 Mortality: Investigator's Insights 

Compared with never smokers, current smokers face nearly 3-times the risk of premature death from heart disease or stroke, according to a new study. 