Obesity (defined as body mass index [BMI] ≥30 kg/m2) is steadily rising, with a prevalence of 39.8% of US adults and affecting over 90 million people.1 This expanding epidemic is a significant contributor to the increase in cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, stroke, and coronary artery disease. Obesity has also been linked to the expanding incidence of…
The American College of Cardiology, the Association of Black Cardiologists, and Merck are proud to support three fellows currently in an adult cardiology fellowship training…
Timothy B. Cotts, MD, FACC
The Valentin Fuster Cardiovascular Symposium (formerly the New York Cardiovascular Symposium) comes to an all-new location for 2024! Join world renowned cardiologist and Course Director…
Keywords: Cardiology Magazine, ACC Publications, Primary Prevention, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor, Atherosclerosis
Congratulations to all facilities that recently earned an ACC Accreditation!
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), characterized by lifelong elevations in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), is the most common autosomal-dominant genetic disorder in the world. Without treatment, individuals…
In honor of American Pharmacists Month and National PA Week (Oct. 6-12), the American College of Cardiology thanks you for all you do to transform…
Dharam J. Kumbhani, MD, SM, FACC
The American College of Cardiology, the Association of Black Cardiologists, and Merck are proud to support three fellows currently in an adult cardiology fellowship training…
