The utility of left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) as a therapy for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the focus of a State-of-the-Art Review published Jan ...

A new collaboration between JACC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will give cardiovascular clinicians a voice in shaping priorities for postmarket evidence generation in cardiovascular ...

A new State-of-the-Art Review published in JACC highlights the major factors contributing to high out-of-pocket (OOP) costs for heart failure (HF) medications, while also recommending potential ...

The American Heart Association (AHA) 2024 Scientific Sessions in Chicago provided a platform for sharing the latest advancements in interventional cardiology. Here we delve into some of the most ...

Imagine this: the selection committee for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is set to honor an advancement in cardiology in 2025. The question is not whether cardiology deserves it – but ...

Welcome to the new year stretching out ahead of us like a blank canvas waiting to be painted, created with fresh new ideas and opportunities. In this month's cover story, we look at five trends that ...

Preventing, detecting and managing cancer therapy-related cardiovascular toxicity (CTR-CVT) is a clear objective during cancer treatment. To aid in achieving this objective, a three-part Expert Panel ...

The first successful percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty was performed by Andreas Gruentzig, MD, in September 1977. Despite careful lesion selection, the initial equipment consisted of ...

Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) is estimated to affect one of 10 Americans aged 40 years or older, with prevalence increasing with age. 1,2 Similar patterns are observed worldwide. 3 ...

More than 3 million individuals have taken the pledge to recognize the beginnings of a heart attack, take early action by calling 9-1-1 or activating emergency services, beginning CPR and staying with ...

The ACC has issued guidance for the diagnosis and management of acute myocarditis in adult patients, delivering a streamlined decision-making framework that reflects recent advancements in clinical ...

Poor dietary habits are a critical determinant of cardiovascular health and a major modifiable risk factor in the development of cardiovascular disease. 1,2 Plant-based, Mediterranean and Dietary ...