A unique blend of forum and network, the Cardiovascular (CV) Team Member Section and Leadership Council is advancing ACC's efforts to identify and address gaps in areas of professional importance to ...

The focus of the Electrophysiology Section and Section Leadership Council is on the specialties of cardiac electrophysiology and electrocardiography and includes all aspects of management and ...

On behalf of the ACPC leadership council, I extend a warm welcome to all our existing and new section members. I am pleased to update you on the exciting initiatives within our section that enhance ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created two new G codes in the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule that will provide reimbursement for atherosclerotic cardiovascular ...

Imagine this: the selection committee for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is set to honor an advancement in cardiology in 2025. The question is not whether cardiology deserves it – but ...

The American Heart Association (AHA) 2024 Scientific Sessions in Chicago provided a platform for sharing the latest advancements in interventional cardiology. Here we delve into some of the most ...

Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) is estimated to affect one of 10 Americans aged 40 years or older, with prevalence increasing with age. 1,2 Similar patterns are observed worldwide. 3 ...

The hottest research from various peer-reviewed journals – handpicked weekly by the ACC.org Editorial Board led by Kim A. Eagle, MD, MACC. BPROAD: Support For Intensive BP Control in Type 2 Diabetes ...

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 ...

Preventing, detecting and managing cancer therapy-related cardiovascular toxicity (CTR-CVT) is a clear objective during cancer treatment. To aid in achieving this objective, a three-part Expert Panel ...

More than 3 million individuals have taken the pledge to recognize the beginnings of a heart attack, take early action by calling 9-1-1 or activating emergency services, beginning CPR and staying with ...

The first successful percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty was performed by Andreas Gruentzig, MD, in September 1977. Despite careful lesion selection, the initial equipment consisted of ...