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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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).

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 ...

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 ...

About 50% of U.S. adults will develop high BP during their lifetime. High BP is the most prevalent and modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. The overarching BP ...

As the new year begins, the landscape of cardiovascular medicine is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by groundbreaking technologies and innovative approaches that promise to ...