Editor’s Note: Commentary based on Arnett DK, Blumenthal RS, Albert MA, et al. 2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol 2019. [Epub ahead of print]. Introduction Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease…
Assessment of vessel lesions using optical ultrasonic flow ratio (OUFR) based on hybrid intravascular ultrasound-optical coherence tomography (IVUS-OCT) is safe and effective and provided better…
Use these resources to help guide conversations with patients for whom an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is indicated and being recommended.
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at left atrial appendage occlusion for stroke prevention in patients with AFib. He then discusses a new treatment…
Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient is an interdisciplinary and interspecialty course to provide clinicians and researchers with the tools needed to improve…
NCD Academy is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between major actors in global health to equip frontline health workers with integrated, mobile-first education on NCD care as…
Get inspired by leaders in the field from around the world during each of the keynote lectures featured throughout ACC.25. Each individual has been selected…
Overweight and obesity are common in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and are associated with a greater risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) starting…
Subclinical leaflet thrombosis (SLT) has raised concerns about the long-term durability and outcomes of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Clinical valve thrombosis (CVT) is a…
Demonstrate your clinical knowledge and commitment to cardiovascular excellence by taking and passing ACC’s Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge Examination (CCKE). Open to NPs/PAs practicing in the…
Certain heart conditions can increase your chance (risk) of serious problems for you and your baby. If you have a high-risk heart problem, it’s important…
