The ACC has named Cynthia C. Taub, MBA, MBBS, FACC, as U.S. Vice Chair for ACC Asia 2026 and 2027, after which she will transition to the role of U.S. Chair for ACC Asia 2028 and 2029. Taub currently ...

As part of ACC's ongoing involvement in the American Medical Association (AMA)/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC) process, the College distributes RUC physician work surveys ...

The following are key points to remember from the 2023 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with diabetes, part 1 of 2: The ...

Chronic inflammation plays a role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis, pericarditis, stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI). The discovery of its complex ...

Quick Takes Artificial intelligence-driven diagnostics, 3D echocardiography, and fusion imaging will enhance mitral regurgitation (MR) assessment and procedural planning. Earlier, individualized ...

The incidence and prevalence of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) is increasing, along with the aging population and the ongoing rise in risk factors such as hypertension, ...

An identifiable trigger. About 70% or 80% of patients with TTS have an identifiable trigger, whereas MI is not typically associated with a clear precipitating event and an association with stressful ...

Inspiring. Invigorating. Daring. These are the words that come to mind for the leaders of this year's Annual Scientific Session, which is taking over Atlanta, GA, for three days of the best ...

Pulmonary embolism (PE) continues to challenge clinicians with its complex presentation and potential for rapid deterioration. As the third leading cause of cardiovascular mortality in the U.S.

Lipoprotein (a) (Lp [a]) is a low-density lipoprotein–like molecule with an apolipoprotein (b) moiety that is covalently attached to apolipoprotein (a) (Apo [a]), a plasminogen-like protein that ...

The 2018 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol was a welcome update from the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular ...

Contact: Olivia Walther, [email protected], WASHINGTON (Nov 15, 2024) - More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, ...