Cardiovascular Education

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

News | ACC

CLEAR Trial Reported at ACC23 Finds Bempedoic Acid Lowers LDL Cholesterol, Reduces Risk of Serious Cardiovascular Outcomes in Statin-Intolerant Patients

March 4, 2023 — The cholesterol-lowering drug bempedoic acid was found to reduce the combined rate of major adverse ...

March 04, 2023

The American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session & Expo Begins Saturday, Includes Innovative Updates From Smidt Heart Institute Cardiologists, Cardiothoracic Surgeons

News | ACC

ACC Scientific Session 2023 to Feature Smidt Heart Institute Experts

February 28, 2023 — Experts from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai, California’s premier cardiology and heart ...

February 28, 2023

The DAIC editorial team recently conducted a “One on One” feature interview with Malissa J. Wood, MD, FACC, focusing on women's cardiovascular care, health equity, and her work.

News | Womens Cardiovascular Health

One on One with Malissa J. Wood, MD, FACC: Managing Acute Coronary Syndromes in Women

February 24, 2023 — As the American College of Cardiology (ACC) prepares to commence its 72nd Scientific Session, “ACC23 ...

February 24, 2023

Findings from a global study conducted by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) reveal that more than 1 in 4 cardiologists experience self-reported mental health conditions, or MHCs.

Feature | ACC | Christine Book

ACC Global Survey Finds 1 in 4 Cardiologists Reporting Mental Health Conditions

February 23, 2023 — Findings from a global study conducted by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) reveal that more ...

February 23, 2023

During the American College of Cardiology's 72nd Annual Scientific Session, “ACC Together with WCC,” five keynote presentations will feature premier experts covering issues facing all who deliver cardiovascular health care today. ACC.23/WCC will take place March 4-6 in New Orleans, LA.

News | ACC

Keynote Speakers to Address Timely Issues at ACC.23

February 22, 2023 — A range of hot topics will be the focus of five ACC23.WCC keynote presentations to be delivered ...

February 22, 2023

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has announced five Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Sessions, two Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Deep Dive Sessions, and three Featured Clinical Research sessions to be presented during its annual scientific session, “ACC with WCC,” or ACC.23/WCC to be held March 4-6 in New Orleans, LA.

Feature | ACC | Christine Book

Late-breaking Clinical Trials, Featured Clinical Research Sessions Announced for American College of Cardiology ACC.23/WCC

February 16, 2023 — The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has announced five Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Sessions ...

February 16, 2023

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