Cardiology Associations

This page includes news coverage of cardiology societies and associations. Follow these links for specific cardiology society news pages: American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), American Society of Echocardiography (ASE), American Society Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), European Society of Cardiology (ESC), Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Society for Cardiovascular Angiography Interventions (SCAI), Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT), Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), and Vascular Interventional Advances (VIVA).

American Heart Association celebrates high-quality outpatient care
The AHA recognized more than 2,700 U.S. healthcare organizations for managing patients with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or type 2 diabetes.
CMS considers covering TAVR for aortic regurgitation
CMS just finalized major updates to its TAVR coverage policies. Could even more change be on the horizon?
American College of Cardiology wants clinicians to feel ‘safe, supported and respected’
Research has shown that mistreatment at the hands of patients and other visitors is one of the leading drivers of burnout in the U.S. healthcare system. The new Cardio Safe initiative was built to combat that issue and protect the well-being of cardiologists and other cardiovascular health professionals.
How Mass General is using AI to improve its cardiovascular imaging workflows
At Mass General Brigham, advanced algorithms help clinicians spend more time focused on what matters most.
Experts say a heart-healthy diet is about consistency more than chasing trends
A new ACC scientific statement looks at how eating well can help with the prevention and management of CVD. Plant-based foods as well as healthy fats and proteins are recommended over foods high in refined starches, added sugars and unhealthy fats.

American Heart Association celebrates high-quality outpatient care

The AHA recognized more than 2,700 U.S. healthcare organizations for managing patients with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and/or type 2 diabetes.

CMS considers covering TAVR for aortic regurgitation

CMS just finalized major updates to its TAVR coverage policies. Could even more change be on the horizon?

American College of Cardiology wants clinicians to feel ‘safe, supported and respected’

Research has shown that mistreatment at the hands of patients and other visitors is one of the leading drivers of burnout in the U.S. healthcare system. The new Cardio Safe initiative was built to combat that issue and protect the well-being of cardiologists and other cardiovascular health professionals.

Brian Ghoshhajra, MD, MBA, FSCCT, Medical director of radiology and clinical operations for integrated imaging services, Mass General Bringham, and an associate professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School, explains how his center integrated artificial intelligence (AI) into its radiology and cardiovascular imaging workflow.

How Mass General is using AI to improve its cardiovascular imaging workflows

At Mass General Brigham, advanced algorithms help clinicians spend more time focused on what matters most.

Experts say a heart-healthy diet is about consistency more than chasing trends

A new ACC scientific statement looks at how eating well can help with the prevention and management of CVD. Plant-based foods as well as healthy fats and proteins are recommended over foods high in refined starches, added sugars and unhealthy fats.

How to manage the cardiovascular health of patients during noncardiac surgeries

The American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and other U.S. medical societies have collaborated on new recommendations that cover everything from preoperative patient evaluations to postoperative care.

older patient with a doctor at their house

Persistent mitral regurgitation after TAVR more common among women than men

The study's authors emphasized that these data should be kept in mind when making treatment decisions for female patients with severe AS.

Heart attack patients treated at for-profit hospitals more likely to be readmitted

Readmission rates are getting lower over time among patients treated at nonprofit hospitals. At for-profit facilities, meanwhile, readmission rates have stayed relatively unchanged.