6 in 10 US women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 23-Jun-2026 07:16 ET (23-Jun-2026 11:16 GMT/UTC)
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23-Feb-2026
New cardiology-OB-GYN continuing education to launch with $1 million gift from leading media voice on health Dr. Jennifer Ashton and husband Tom Werner
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Novel, collaborative clinician menopause-heart disease education program led by the American Heart Association to begin in fall 2026.
23-Feb-2026
Women may face heart attack risk with a lower plaque level than men
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Less artery-clogging plaque in women’s arteries did not appear to protect them from heart disease compared to men, according to a study published today in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, an American Heart Association journal.
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- Circulation Cardiovascular Imaging
22-Feb-2026
Rate of heart valve disease expected to double by 2040; early diagnosis can save lives
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The American Heart Association highlights urgent need for timely detection and treatment on Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day
22-Feb-2026
Free webinar shows how trusts simplify giving and secure financial assets
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The American Heart Association offers educational event on estate planning and trusts