Patients undergoing atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation who were not properly anticoagulated and did not undergo preprocedural transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) were significantly more likely to ...

Compared with oral anticoagulant (OAC)-experienced patients, OAC-naïve patients received the same benefit in decreased bleeding risk with asundexian vs. apixaban but they were also less likely to ...

Transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) may be a "feasible and effective approach" for treating high-risk patients with severe tricuspid regurgitation (TR) who have limited therapeutic ...

More patients who received the Watchman 2.5 device compared with the Amulet occluder device for left atrial appendage occlusion experienced high-risk device-related thrombi (DRTs), according to a ...

Congratulations new Fellows and Associates! The College is proud to welcome you and stand with you during this milestone in your career. With your achievement, you have distinguished yourself as a ...

An early one-time simultaneous measurement of LDL-C, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) can independently predict long-term cardiovascular risk, according to a ...

The Altshock-2 trial showed that routine early IABP plus standard care, vs. standard care only, did not significantly improve 60-day survival or successful bridging to HRT in patients with HF-CS.

Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can be inadvertently consumed or inhaled, is associated with a ...

A unique blend of forum and network, the Cardiovascular (CV) Team Member Section and Leadership Council is advancing ACC's efforts to identify and address gaps in areas of professional importance to ...

Marijuana is now legal in many places, but is it safe? Two new studies add to mounting evidence that people who use cannabis are more likely to suffer a heart attack than people who do not use the ...

Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College ...

I am so honored to serve as the ACC WIC Leadership Council and Section Chair for 2022 to 2025. I am dedicated to enhancing our profession by engaging, preparing, and promoting women in leadership, ...