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Mashup Score: 2Editors’ Corner | Refining Our Practice, Improving Patient Outcomes - American College of Cardiology - 5 month(s) ago
Every year, some 1.2 million women and men are hospitalized in the U.S. with an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The timely identification and risk stratification of individuals presenting with an ACS continues to be crucial yet complex, particularly for subgroups with underrecognized risk. This month’s cover story provides a look at guideline recommendations and new science from ACC.24 highlighting new approaches for treating and managing across the spectrum of ACS and underscoring the importance of
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Mashup Score: 1The Pulse of ACC | JACC, The Lancet Align to Advance CV Health; Reset Your ACC Password; Dyad Leadership; More - American College of Cardiology - 5 month(s) ago
JACC and The Lancet are bringing together their resources, expertise and networks to disseminate high-quality research, foster interdisciplinary collaborations and advance cardiovascular health worldwide. Through close collaboration the two journals are uniting to enhance their joint impact on global health by publishing, disseminating and amplifying the highest quality research. “The synergy between JACC’s comprehensive focus on cardiovascular health and The Lancet’s wide-reaching influence in general
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Mashup Score: 3Business of Medicine | Understanding the Medical Malpractice Litigation Process - American College of Cardiology - 5 month(s) ago
Few things in a clinician’s life generates more stress and disruption than an allegation of professional malpractice. The litigation process and the uncertainty it creates may cause a clinician to experience feelings of anger, anxiety and depression, or even physical reactions such as insomnia or stress-related headaches. The first step in alleviating th e uncertainty is to understand the litigation process and the defendant’s role during each step. The following is an overview of the various phases of
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Mashup Score: 1The Pulse of ACC - American College of Cardiology - 6 month(s) ago
Generous contributions from ACC members around the world are helping develop solutions for some of the biggest challenges of today, including inspiring and encouraging the next generation of leaders, educators and scientists and tangibly addressing the global burden of cardiovascular disease. ACC.24 offered several opportunities to both recognize and thank these current donors, while also raising awareness about the importance of philanthropy and providing insights from those who have benefitted from
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Mashup Score: 1The Pulse of ACC - American College of Cardiology - 6 month(s) ago
Generous contributions from ACC members around the world are helping develop solutions for some of the biggest challenges of today, including inspiring and encouraging the next generation of leaders, educators and scientists and tangibly addressing the global burden of cardiovascular disease. ACC.24 offered several opportunities to both recognize and thank these current donors, while also raising awareness about the importance of philanthropy and providing insights from those who have benefitted from
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Mashup Score: 8Get to Know Your Leaders | ACC’s 73rd President: Cathleen Biga, MSN, FACC - American College of Cardiology - 6 month(s) ago
Many of you may not know my story or my professional journey. Yet like each of you, my unwavering commitment to optimal care for our patients has propelled me along a diverse and rewarding professional path. – Cathleen (Cathie) Biga, MSN, FACC Cathleen (Cathie) Biga, MSN, FACC, is making history as ACC’s first nonphysician president. Within her 40 years of experience in health care, she spent 15 years in the critical care unit as a nurse and is a former hospital president, CEO and cardiovascular service
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Mashup Score: 2
Innovation, celebration, connection and renewal were the underlying themes of ACC.24. The three-day meeting paid homage to the College’s 75th Anniversary, showcased the host city of Atlanta, brought together cardiovascular clinicians around the world, and leveraged cutting-edge technologies to deliver the best cardiovascular education and science. Cardiology brings you the highlights below. “It’s fitting that we find ourselves in a city that has built its reputation on being a centralized hub. Like
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Mashup Score: 1Editors’ Corner | ACC.24: Three Days of Celebration, Education, Science and Renewal - American College of Cardiology - 6 month(s) ago
This issue of Cardiology celebrates the resounding success of ACC. 24, which brought together the world of cardiology for three days of celebration, innovation, connection and so much more. A meeting this size is no sma ll feat and was more than a year in the making. A big thank you to ACC.24 Chair Douglas Drachman, MD, FACC; Vice Chair Katie Berlacher, MD, MS, FACC; and Cardiovascular Team Lead Kim Guibone, DNP, ACNP-BC, FACC, and the more than 100 member volunteers representing ACC’s Sections, Councils,
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Mashup Score: 0Prioritizing Health | Weathering Change: The Importance of Talking to Patients About Environmental Risks to Heart Health - American College of Cardiology - 8 month(s) ago
Addressing climate change is crucial not only for mitigating its environmental and societal impacts but also for protecting cardiovascular health and reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases worldwide. “Every day we see more and more the effects of climate change in our communities,” says Colin T. Phillips, MD, FACC, chair of the ACC Board of Governors (BOG) Climate Change Work Group. “Patients want to know how to protect themselves and limit their cardiovascular risk.” Heat-related illnesses:
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Mashup Score: 3Cover Story | Clinical Decision-Making in Aortic Stenosis in Patients With Bicuspid Valves - American College of Cardiology - 8 month(s) ago
In the past decade, the U.S. has seen a 25-fold increase in the use of TAVR, with more than 100,000 performed annually. This technique is now employed in approximately 85% of all isolated aortic valve replacements. Despite this growth, there are notable gaps in the evidence. First, around 10% of TAVR procedures are performed on patients with bicuspid aortic valves (BAVs), yet no clinical trial data exist comparing TAVR vs. surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR). Additionally, the bulk of the evidence
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