American College of Cardiology17d
Partial Cardiac Denervation to Prevent Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting - pCAD-POAF
The pCAD-POAF trial showed that in patients undergoing isolated CABG, intraoperative partial cardiac denervation reduced the incidence of postoperative AF by almost 50% without increased morbidity or ...
American College of Cardiology8d
FDA Update: Acoramidis Approved to Reduce CV Death, Hospitalization in Patients With ATTR-CM
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved acoramidis as a treatment to help reduce cardiovascular death and cardiovascular-related hospitalization in patients with transthyretin amyloid ...
American College of Cardiology6d
Prevalence of U.S. Overweight and Obesity, Consensus on CPR, Bleeding Risk Using NSAIDs With Anticoagulants
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults in the U.S., with forecasts up to 2050. He then discusses consensus ...
American College of Cardiology7d
Changes in Maximum Daily AF Duration, Stroke, and Mortality
Peigh G, Koehler J, Majumder S, et al. The investigators linked the Optum de-identified electronic health record (EHR) data set (2007-2021) with the Medtronic CareLink heart rhythm database. Patients ...
American College of Cardiology12d
Top Six Trials From AHA 2024: BROAD, SUMMIT, OPTION, CLEAR SYNERGY (Spironolactone and Colchicine), My Heart Your Heart
In this special edition of Eagle’s Eye View, Dr. Eagle looks at the most important trials presented at the recent AHA scientific sessions: 1) BROAD, exploring more intensive blood pressure control; 2) ...
American College of Cardiology13d
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 ...
American College of Cardiology8d
ACCEL Lite: Top Takeaways from 2024: CV Imaging with Thomas H. Marwick, MD, PhD, FACC
In this interview, Thomas H. Marwick, MD, PhD, FACC, and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Takeaways from 2024 in Cardiovascular (CV) Imaging. Dr. Marwick discusses the SCOT-HEART trial, ...
American College of Cardiology11d
Take The Next Step in Your Career: Advance to FACC
The ACC recognizes the hard work and dedication of all Fellows in Training. Take the next step in your career by advancing to an FACC membership – the pinnacle of recognition in cardiology. This ...
American College of Cardiology9d
Do CVD Events Precede a Diagnosis of T2D?
Individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) experienced two-fold more cardiovascular disease events than matched comparisons in the general population as much as 30 years before their diagnosis of T2D, ...
American College of Cardiology11d
Explore CardioSmart's Updated SGLT2i Patient Tools
SGLT2 inhibitors play an important role in preventing adverse cardiovascular events and improving outcomes in patients with heart failure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. CardioSmart's updated ...
American College of Cardiology9d
Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the US: Key Points
The following are key points to remember from a review on national- and state-level prevalence of overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults in the United States (US), 1990–2021, ...
American College of Cardiology19d
Sitting Too Long Can Harm Heart Health, Even for Active People
More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a study in JACC, the flagship journal of the American ...