Genetics/Genomics News

Danon disease is a rare but serious cardiomyopathy that drastically reduces life expectancy.

Visualizing and explaining patients’ risk for coronary artery disease using coronary CT and coronary calcium scoring may improve statin adherence and subsequently lower risk for future CAD events, researchers reported.

In this Healio video exclusive, Jonathan H. Kim, MD, provides an overview of the recently published scientific statement on clinical considerations for participation of athletes with heart disease in competitive sports.

The American Board of Medical Specialties denied approval of creation of an independent cardiology certification board championed by the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, according to a press release.

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology issued a scientific statement detailing clinical guidance on competitive sports participation for athletes with cardiovascular disease.

The American Heart Association has issued the 2025 update to its annual heart disease and stroke statistics report, detailing recent trends in CV-related morbidity and mortality.

The American College of Cardiology announced the late-breaking science lineup for its Scientific Session to be held March 29-31 in Chicago and online.

High genetically predicted LDL was inversely associated with risk for incident diabetes, whereas the opposite trend was observed for CAD risk, researchers reported.

Genetically predicted major depression may present in women, but not men, with increased risk for arrhythmia disorders, coronary artery disease and heart failure, and risk may vary based on menopausal status, researchers reported.