Cardiovascular Education

This channel includes videos and articles to help explain various cardiovascluar practices, procedures, and technologies.

Feature | ACC | Christine Book

American College of Cardiology Announces “ACC.23 Together with WCC” Program Highlights

February 15, 2023 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) will be joining with the World Heart Federation (WHF), in ...

February 15, 2023

Lowering blood pressure after clot removal may not be safe, and should be individualized, according to findings of the BEST II Trial presented during the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference. Photo credit: Getty Images

News | Stroke

BEST II Clinical Trial Findings Reported at International Stroke Conference: Proceed with Caution on Blood Pressure Meds after Clot Removal

February 14, 2023 — Using blood pressure medications to lower systolic blood pressure immediately after mechanical clot ...

February 14, 2023

American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference – Late-Breaking Science Presentations LB4 and LB12

News | Stroke

Two Cardiovascular Medicines were Well-tolerated for Small Vessel Stroke

February 10, 2023 — A study of two widely used cardiovascular medications — cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate — in ...

February 10, 2023

The rate of death was four times lower among people who received the neuroprotectant medication, ApTOLL, compared to those receiving a placebo in a multi-nation study

News | Stroke

Medication that Protects Brain Tissue Linked to Improved Stroke Survival

February 10, 2023 — The neuroprotectant ApTOLL, a medication that may shield the brain from tissue damage, was linked to ...

February 10, 2023

Insertable cardiac monitors frequently detected episodes of abnormal heart rhythms lasting more than 10 minutes, a significant risk for stroke, in many study participants

News | Stroke

Irregular Heart Rhythms Detected in 1 in 5 Stroke Survivors, Increasing Risk of New Stroke

February 10, 2023 — Irregular heart rhythms were detected in about 1 in 5 people who survived an ischemic stroke due to ...

February 10, 2023

News | ACC

ACC Issues Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Cardiac Amyloidosis

February 8, 2023 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has published its “2023 ACC Expert Consensus Decision ...

February 08, 2023

Awarded grants will increase opportunities for more research dedicated to interventional cardiology

News | SCAI

SCAI Announces Second Cycle of Early Career Research Grants

February 7, 2023 — The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) announced the second application ...

February 07, 2023

— The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) announced plans to host the SCCT 18th Annual Scientific Meeting from Thursday, July 27 through Sunday, July 30, 2023 in Boston

News | SCCT

SCCT Announces In-person 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting in Boston

February 7, 2023 — The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) announced plans to host the SCCT 18th Annual ...

February 07, 2023

News | Cardiovascular Clinical Studies

Study extends understanding of blood cell mutations as cardiovascular risk factor

January 26, 2023 — A newly-released study extends the understanding of how acquired mutations in blood cells act as a ...

January 26, 2023

Grants will provide increased opportunity for clinical research within interventional cardiology and address disparities in care

News | SCAI

SCAI Announces Recipients of Early Career Research Grants

January 18, 2023 — the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) announced four recipients of their ...

January 18, 2023

News | Congenital Heart

Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Welcomes Four New Specialists to Department of Cardiology

December 30, 2022 — The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai welcomes four new specialists to its Department of ...

December 30, 2022

Two-day educational symposium was held in New York City at the NBPA’s headquarters

News | Cardiovascular Education

Morristown Medical Center’s Matthew Martinez, MD Held First Sports Cardiology Summit for Elite and Professional Athletes

December 26, 2022 — Cardiologists, team physicians, certified athletic trainers, advanced practice providers, fellows ...

December 26, 2022

Along with physician leaders and members, the society has helped the subspecialty officially join NRMP’s Medical Specialties Matching Program in 2025

News | SCAI

SCAI Leads the Way for Interventional Cardiology to Join “The Match”

December 8, 2022 — The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI), a leading nonprofit medical ...

December 08, 2022

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation has announced its Inaugural Pulse‑Setter Awards, including Pulse-setter Champion and Women as One Co-Founder, Roxana Mehran, MD.

News | Cardiovascular Education

Women as One Co-Founder Among Four to Receive Inaugural CRF Awards

November 23, 2022 — The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) has announced its inaugural Pulse‑Setter Awards ...

November 23, 2022

Osso VR, now the largest and fastest-growing virtual reality (VR) company in healthcare, and the American College of Cardiology (ACC), a global nonprofit dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care, today announced a new collaboration to develop an immersive, VR-enabled training program for cardiovascular professionals.

News | Virtual and Augmented Reality

Osso VR and American College of Cardiology to Develop Immersive Training for Cardiovascular Professionals

November 16, 2022 — Osso VR, now the largest and fastest-growing virtual reality (VR) company in healthcare, and the Ame ...

November 16, 2022