Innovation at ACC | Vascular Shark Tank: lnnovation in Action
ACC.19 in New Orleans can be summarized in one word: Innovative. The first-ever Vascular Shark Tank was perhaps the perfect epitome of this ethos. Conceived by vascular cardiologist Marc P. Bonaca, MD,...
View ArticleKey Points From the 2019 ACC/AHA Guidelines on the Primary Prevention of...
ASCVD remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Much of this is attributable to suboptimal implementation of prevention strategies and uncontrolled ASCVD risk factors in many adults.
View ArticleExercise Intolerance in Heart Failure Patients
The following are key points to remember from this JACC State-of-the-Art Review on exercise intolerance in patients with heart failure (HF).
View ArticleEagle's Eye View: Your Weekly CV Update From ACC.org (Week of April 29)
This week's View addresses the differences in comorbidities and adverse pregnancy-related events and outcomes in women with congenital heart defects, key points to remember from a review on exercise...
View ArticleMeat, Fish, Dairy, Eggs and Ischemic Heart Disease Risk
Does consumption of animal foods including meat, fish, and dairy increase the risk for ischemic heart disease (IHD)?
View ArticleLiraglutide in Youth With Type 2 Diabetes
Is liraglutide, when added to metformin, safe and effective in youth with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
View ArticlePrimary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Individuals With Type 2...
Over the past two decades, the obesity epidemic has led to a dramatic increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the United States.
View ArticleImportant Trial Results for Interventional Cardiology From ACC.19
The American College of Cardiology's 68th Annual Scientific Session & Expo (ACC.19) offered a robust grouping of late-breaking clinical trials, from the extensive and favorable evolution of mitral...
View ArticleNew Scientific Statement Explores Home-Based Cardiac Rehab Strategy
Home-based cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) may be a "reasonable option" for some patients as an alternative to medical center cardiac rehab, according to a joint scientific statement from the ACC, the...
View ArticleScientific Statement on Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
The following are key points to remember from this Scientific Statement on home-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR).
View Article2020: Setting Our Sights on Healthy People in the Next Decade and Beyond
Hindsight is nearly always 20/20. In the case of the recently updated Healthy People Initiative metrics, hindsight can also be used as a tool for shaping the future.
View ArticleMorning Versus Evening Aerobic Training Effects on BP in Treated HTN
Are the hypotensive effects of aerobic training in hypertensive people greater when exercise is performed in the evening versus the morning?
View ArticlePhoto Feature | Leading Through Example: Fitness For Heart Health
Cycling, running, tennis and hiking are some of the activities members enjoy in their pursuit of being fit. Many are taking this forward to motivate their patients and community to embrace being active...
View ArticlePCI: Risks and Outcomes in Patients With Cancer
The complex relationship between cancer and cardiovascular disease is increasingly being recognized.
View ArticleExercise Physiology for the Sports Cardiology Fellow
Sports cardiology is a burgeoning field encompassing a wide range of topics involving the care of patients across various activity levels and fitness abilities.
View ArticlePeak Oxygen Uptake and Incident CAD
What is the association between peak oxygen uptake, measured by cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and fatal and nonfatal coronary artery disease (CAD) in a healthy and fit population?
View ArticleExercise-Induced Troponin and Clinical Outcomes
Are post-exercise troponin I (TnI) levels associated with clinical outcomes in long-distance walkers?
View ArticleACC Around the World | Localized Research, Education and Networking Focus of...
Nearly 1,200 cardiovascular professionals took part in ACC's Latin America Conference 2019 in Cartagena, Colombia, in July. Hosted in collaboration with the Colombian Society of Cardiology and...
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