Contact: Katie Glenn, kglenn@acc.org, 202-375-6472 WASHINGTON (Apr 03, 2019) – Data from the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR was the source of several studies published and presented in recent months, including studies examining different valve therapies and their outcomes on overall health and rehospitalization and the role of volume on…
Contact: Olivia Walther, owalther@acc.org , Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level comparable to…
While awaiting more definitive RCTs, it would be reasonable to exclude the LAA in some of these patients, one expert says.
Contact: Julie Boyland, Jboyland@acc.org, PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Sep 18, 2024) – The global prevalence of congenital heart disease is higher among women who live…
A study has found that sirolimus-coated balloons vs thin drug-eluting stents in in-stent restenosis show similar favorable clinical outcomes.
NHANES data affirm that millions of Americans have uncontrolled BP, with most not even aware there’s a problem.
Recent developments of interest in cardiovascular medicine
NHANES data affirm that millions of Americans have uncontrolled BP, with most not even aware there’s a problem.
The changes seen during peak exercise alone led to better RV-PA coupling, which may be the reason for the benefit.
Contact: Katie Glenn, kglenn@acc.org, PUNTA CANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (Sep 12, 2024) – The American College of Cardiology (ACC), ACC Dominican Republic Chapter and the Dominican…
Contact: Nicole Napoli, nnapoli@acc.org, Quitting cigarettes can significantly lower a person’s risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib) compared to those who continue to smoke, according to…
