cardiovascular risk

A brief, gender-neutral overview of what happens to the body during atrial fibrillation, including causes, symptoms, interventions, and treatments.

How do stressors, such as family rejection and discrimination in health care, affect heart health for LGBTQ adults? How can research and advocacy help?

An overview of information about the connection between COVID-19 and heart health.

This article describes how heat can cause or worsen heart problems, and it provides tips for staying safe in hot weather.

This article reviews current and developing knowledge on the connection between COVID-19 and heart-related risks and illnesses.

Why continued research is needed on heart health in LGBTQ adults

How gender identity affects heart health among trans youth.

A CDC survey found that people who identified as transgender were much more likely than cis people to report having had heart attacks.

This article provides an overview of a study which found that lesbian, gay, and bisexual people were more likely than heterosexual people to have health issues that are known to be risk factors for heart disease.

Research shows that children who experience trauma, abuse, neglect, or family dysfunction are likelier to experience heart disease as adults.

This shareable infographic highlights different warning signs of a heart attack, including ones you may not think of as related to heart health.

While women are less likely to experience cardiovascular disease than men, those who do are less likely to fully recover.