DALLAS, Dec. 9 -- Men and women have about the same adjusted in-hospital death rate for heart attack — but women are more likely to die if hospitalized for a more severe type of heart attack, according to a report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Learn more. 

AHA Participates in FDA Workshop on Women in Cardiovascular Device Trials

The American Heart Association participated in a workshop sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and AdvaMed, the medical technology trade association, on “Gender Differences in Cardiovascular Device Trials” on Dec. 9. Learn more.

Blood Pressure Dips in Mothers

Did you know that having a baby might reduce your blood pressure? Research suggests that first-time mothers with healthy pregnancies may gain the long-term benefit of reduced blood pressure. While it is not suggested that you have a baby to reduce the risk of hypertension, it is suggested that you strive for a healthy blood pressure throughout all stages of life.  Learn more. 

Smoking during pregnancy associated with artery damage in children

DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2008 — Children of mothers who smoked during pregnancy had more damage to their arteries in young adulthood than offspring of non-smokers and the association was even stronger if both parents smoked, researchers reported in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology: Journal of the American Heart Association.  Learn more.

Two or More Drinks a Day May Increase Afib Risk in Women

Women who consume two or more alcoholic drinks a day may face increased risk for atrial fibrillation, according to a report from the Women's Health Study published in JAMA.
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