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Cardiovascular Team Member Section
A unique blend of forum and network, the Cardiovascular (CV) Team Member Section and Leadership Council is advancing ACC's efforts to identify and address gaps in areas of professional importance to ...
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Quantitative Coronary Plaque Analysis by Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography: Is it Ready For Primetime?
Quantitative coronary plaque analysis (QCPA) is an emerging tool that allows noninvasive quantification and characterization of coronary atherosclerosis on the basis of coronary computed tomography ...
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State-of-the Art Review Discusses Risk and Potential of AI in Clinical Trials
A State-of-the-Art review published in JACC outlines the range of potential opportunities for the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the design and implementation of cardiovascular ...
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Exercise Training in HCM; Management of Kawasaki Disease; Race, SDoH, Polygenic Risk for CHD
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at exercise training in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). He then reviews the diagnosis and management of Kawasaki Disease. Finally, Dr. Eagle ...
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JACC State-of-the-Art Review Explores Relationship Between Obesity and SCD
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in obesity is the focus of a JACC: State-of-the-Art review of the mechanisms as well as current evidence for its management, gaps in knowledge and future research, published ...
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Distinct Genetic Risk Profile Found in Aortic Stenosis
There was a genetic distinction identified among development of aortic stenosis (AS) and elevated serum phosphate levels contributed to risk. The genetic correlation among coronary artery disease and ...
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ACCEL Lite: Key Messages from the ACC Board of Trustees Health Equity Action Plan
Disparities in health care disproportionally impact under-resourced and minority communities resulting in excess mortality and morbidity. Decreasing and eliminating these disparities will improve ...
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The Six Strategic Goals of the PAD National Action Plan
The 2024 multisociety Guideline for the Management of Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) highlights the implementation of the PAD National Action Plan as a critical advocacy priority, ...
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Two Studies Assess Echocardiography Evaluation Performance, Relationship Between Markers of Early LV Dysfunction and Mortality in Aortic Regurgitation
American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) guidelines for echocardiographic evaluation of aortic regurgitation (AR) were found to “display very good performance” in detecting significant AR, according ...
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FDA Update: Safety and Supply Concerns With VasoView HemoPro Endoscopic Vessel Harvesting Systems
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a letter to health care providers on Nov. 15, announcing that Getinge/Maquet has issued an Urgent Medical Device Removal notice warning against use ...
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Intraoperative Conduction Mapping in Complex Congenital Heart Disease
Intraoperative His bundle mapping is safe and required a median mapping time of 6 minutes. Postoperative atrioventricular block requiring pacemaker (AVB/PM) frequency was significantly reduced with ...
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Anti-Obesity Drugs, Lifestyle Interventions Show CV Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
Popular anti-obesity drugs continue to show cardiovascular benefits beyond weight loss, according to new research published in JACC and simultaneously presented at AHA 2024. Among the highlights: ...