New smart technology in a wearable wristband may detect cardiac arrest
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 27-Jun-2026 05:15 ET (27-Jun-2026 09:15 GMT/UTC)
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18-May-2026
Harnessing technology to strengthen cardiac, stroke emergency response
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New American Heart Association effort aims to advance emergency communication systems nationwide
18-May-2026
Global collaboration on Kawasaki disease key to reducing risk of serious heart conditions
American Heart AssociationPeer-Reviewed Publication
International collaboration in research, diagnosis and care is critical to reducing the risk of serious heart conditions for children with Kawasaki disease worldwide, according to a new science advisory published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.
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- Journal of the American Heart Association
14-May-2026
Prior heart attack linked to faster declines in thinking and memory skills
American Heart AssociationPeer-Reviewed Publication
The chance of developing cognitive impairment was significantly higher for people who have had a heart attack, according to a study published today in Stroke, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association.
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- Stroke
13-May-2026
New study explores how to improve diagnosis of a frequently missed heart condition
American Heart AssociationBusiness Announcement
The American Heart Association launches cluster randomized trial to improve detection of ATTR cardiomyopathy within hospitals participating in Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure