The ACC is currently accepting nominations for the ACC Distinguished Excellence in Cardiovascular Health Care Quality award, presented annually during ACC Quality Summit to a nonphysician member whose ...

Contact: Olivia Walther, [email protected], WASHINGTON (Dec 11, 2023) - A world without cardiovascular disease (CVD) is possible, yet millions of lives are lost prematurely to heart disease each year, ...

Contact: Nicole Napoli, [email protected], 202-375-6523 Washington (Sep 21, 2023) - Many of the nation’s most prominent cardiovascular organizations, representing tens of thousands of physicians, unite ...

More Than Skin Color: Ethnicity-Specific BMI Cutoffs For Obesity Based on Type 2 Diabetes Risk in England ...

Chest pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek medical care. This guideline was developed for the evaluation of acute or stable chest pain in outpatient and emergency department ...

Contact: Dana Kauffman, [email protected], 202-375-6294 WASHINGTON (Dec 09, 2020) - The number of people dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD) is steadily rising, including one-third of all deaths ...

Potential Cardiometabolic Risks of VLCDs/KDs Increased LDL-cholesterol Elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels have been observed in studies of VLCDs and KDs. Mechanisms include ...

Even Moderate, Habitual Alcohol Consumption Can Cause Irregular Heartbeat A glass of alcohol a day does not keep AFib away ...

Editor's Note: Commentary based on Newman CB, Preiss D, Tobert JA, et al. Statin Safety and Associated Adverse Events: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Arterioscler Thromb ...

New guidance from the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against initiating the use of low-dose aspirin in patients over 60 years of age for primary prevention of atherosclerotic ...

Skipping breakfast is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, or the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a build-up of plaque, according to research published today in the Journal ...