Hadley Wilson, MD, a former American College of Cardiology president, spoke to Cardiovascular Business about several studies presented at ACC.26.

Patients with coronary artery disease and severe aortic stenosis often undergo PCI before TAVR. According to new data presented at ACC.26, however, deferring PCI is associated with comparable outcomes as well as a reduced bleeding risk.

Starting menopause before the age of 40 could increase a woman's lifetime risk of coronary heart disease by up to 40%.

While heat consistently gets more attention in terms of public health messaging, new data show just how dangerous the cold can be.

New evidence suggests the BBB can remain compromised following a head injury, even years after it first occurred.

Amplifying the body’s natural release of a specific hormone may reduce stress on the heart and limit long‑term damage after myocardial infarctions.  

“With generative AI becoming more capable of producing remarkably convincing radiology reports, there’s a greater risk of fabricated reports being used to falsify medical histories and support fraudulent claims,” the team cautioned.

CRT studies shed new light on many topics, including long-term TAVR outcomes, radiation protection and advanced interventional techniques.