Welcome to In the Spotlight, where each month we shine a light on something exciting, timely, or simply fascinating from the world of science.

In recognition of Heart Health Month, we’re spotlighting the importance of cardiovascular wellness. From risk factors and prevention to innovative treatments, we’re exploring the science and stories shaping heart health today.

Latest News Releases

Updates every hour. Last Updated: 27-Oct-2025 21:11 ET (28-Oct-2025 01:11 GMT/UTC)

27-Oct-2025

New research reveals significant prevalence of valvular heart disease among older Americans

Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Meeting Announcement
27-Oct-2025

The way you walk: 10–15 minute bouts of walking better for your cardiovascular health than shorter strolls

University of Sydney
Peer-Reviewed Publication
27-Oct-2025

Super-high-pressure non-compliant balloons for treatment of calcified coronary lesions noninferior to intravascular lithotripsy

Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Reports and Proceedings
27-Oct-2025

Novel sirolimus-eluting balloon appears noninferior to conventional therapies for treatment of in-stent restenosis

Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Reports and Proceedings
27-Oct-2025

Cutting balloon treatment prior to stent placement comparable to intravascular lithotripsy for patients with calcified coronary artery disease

Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Reports and Proceedings
27-Oct-2025

PCI with a sirolimus-eluting balloon and provisional stenting shows comparable outcomes to routine DES implantation for treatment of de novo coronary lesion

Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Reports and Proceedings
27-Oct-2025

CRF and Fogarty Innovation announce strategic merger

Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Business Announcement
23-Oct-2025

Novel nanomaterials for targeted therapy of myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury: breakthroughs from mechanism to clinical translation

Research
Peer-Reviewed Publication
23-Oct-2025

CRF unveils 2025 SET-10 Rankings spotlighting global leaders in cardiovascular research

Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Meeting Announcement