Each fall, the ACC Nominating Committee invites dedicated and passionate members to apply for leadership roles across more than 70 committees, helping shape the future of cardiovascular care. ACC ...

Implantation of an ICD did not significantly reduce sudden cardiac death (SCD) or hemodynamically significant ventricular arrhythmia (HSVA) compared with an implantable loop recorder (ILR) in patients ...

In patients with left-sided infective endocarditis a clinical response-tailored antibiotic strategy shortened antibiotic duration by two weeks compared with standard therapy, with no major safety ...

Silent atherosclerosis is detectable using imaging in early adulthood, with age- and sex-associated increases in prevalence across arterial territories and significant increases in plaque volume, ...

In patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) at intermediate risk for stroke, DOAC therapy resulted in a lower risk of stroke, systemic embolism, major bleeding or death from cardiovascular causes at ...

Pacibekitug, a novel, long-acting monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-6, produced sustained reductions in inflammatory markers in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and at high ...

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 ...

This page features ACC's coverage of the latest science from ESC Congress 2026, taking place August 28-31 in Munich.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule, updating the PFS conversion factor from $32.3465 to $33.5675 for qualifying ...

The newest clinical guideline released by the ACC and the American Heart Association (AHA) provides new and updated recommendations for preventing and optimally managing atrial fibrillation (AFib).

Sleep is a critical physiological process that allows the body to rest, repair and rejuvenate and it has profound implications for systemic health, particularly the cardiovascular system. Along with ...

It is a tremendous honor to serve as Chair of ACC's Women in Cardiology (WIC) Member Section Leadership Council. I am deeply grateful to the visionary leaders who have built this extraordinary ...