I took the CCKE to test my skills and identify areas of growth. The exam itself covered all important aspects of general cardiology. The CCKE helps to identify and update areas for educational growth ...

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 ...

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, ...

The following are key points to remember from a 2024 updated international consensus statement on platelet function and genetic testing in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI): ...

Use of intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) for the treatment of in-stent restenosis (ISR), although off-label, may be safe and feasible, according to a study reviewing data from the ACC's CathPCI Registry ...

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, ...

Medical therapy is critical in preventing the worst complications of peripheral artery disease (PAD), among them heart attack ...

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, ...

Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), previously known as marantic endocarditis, is a rare condition characterized by the formation of sterile vegetations on the surface of heart valves.

Post-MI patients with an LVEF >35% who presented with hemodynamically tolerated VT, and who were noninducible for any VT after ablation, had an excellent long-term outcome. Overall, these data suggest ...

ACC is dedicated to creating a strong, diverse and inclusive field of future cardiovascular physicians and scientists. ACC's Internal Medicine Cardiology Programs are designed to introduce ...

Combining a unique blend of forum and network, the Sports and Exercise Member Section serves as a College-wide resource for issues related to sports and exercise professionals. The Section of Sports ...