High blood pressure before 35 may triple Black women's stroke risk
Feb 1, 2024
Black women treated for hypertension earlier in life face double or triple the risk for having a stroke, new research suggests.
Women's Health
5 things women should ask their OB-GYN about their heart. Yes, the heart.
Jan 31, 2024
A woman's cardiovascular risk, experts say, should be assessed by and discussed with her OB-GYN during her reproductive years and beyond.
Dizziness during pregnancy: When is it a concern?
Jan 18, 2024
Dizziness is common during pregnancy. But in some cases, it can signal bigger problems.
AHA News' most-read women's health stories of 2023
Dec 18, 2023
Menopause can put women at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. It's among the topics that drew the most readers this year.
Heart abnormalities in older Hispanic women linked to high blood pressure during pregnancy
Dec 5, 2023
Hypertension during pregnancy increases the risk of changes in heart structure and function later in life, a new study of Hispanic women suggests.
Sleep problems linked to heart health risks during and after menopause
Dec 4, 2023
Middle-aged women with insomnia, poor sleep quality and other sleep disturbances may have worse cardiovascular health, a new study finds.
Ovary-sparing hysterectomy may not offer protection against metabolic syndrome
Dec 1, 2023
Hysterectomies, with or without ovarian preservation, may be linked to a higher risk for developing metabolic syndrome, new research suggests.
Gaps in postpartum care may leave many women at risk for cardiovascular disease
Nov 27, 2023
A new study reveals alarming shortfalls in follow-up care after pregnancy for women with gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.
Mammograms show promise as tool for predicting heart disease and stroke in women
Nov 6, 2023
Women whose mammograms show evidence of breast artery calcification may face a higher risk for future cardiovascular problems, according to preliminary new research.
Born to heal: Alaska Native blends traditional and Western medicine to promote maternal heart health
Nov 2, 2023
Dr. Allison Kelliher, born into a "generational inheritance of healing," uses her training to promote better cardiovascular health for American Indian and Alaska Native women.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.
