American College of Cardiology (ACC)

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the primary U.S. medical society representing the interests of all cardiology subspecialities. The ACC is very active in setting guidelines for cardiac care, lobbying for supportive government policy and reimbursements, clinician education, managing several key cardiovascular registries and advocating for the transformation of cardiovascular care to improve heart health.

New off-the-shelf conduit for CABG shows promise in first-in-human study
A new acellular tissue-engineered vessel developed by Vascudyne could provide surgeons with a safe, effective alternative to saphenous vein grafts.
How telehealth utilization among heart patients has evolved since the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic created a major shift in how telehealth services were being utilized. Those services were used much more often for some patient populations than others.
Morning exercise may have added benefits for the heart
With exercise, does timing really matter? According to one new study, working out early in the day was linked to a lower risk of heart disease and healthier blood pressure levels than working out at any other point in the day.
Ultra-processed foods significantly increase a person’s risk of heart attack or stroke
Study participants who ate high amounts of ultra-processed foods were 66.8% more likely to experience a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest than those who did not.
New obesity statistics highlight importance of preventive cardiology
Cardiovascular health is much worse in some parts of the United States than others. Cardiologists in those high-risk areas can make a world of difference by embracing preventive cardiology and working to treat patients before it is too late.

Vascudyne's off-the-shelf conduit for CABG surgeries

New off-the-shelf conduit for CABG shows promise in first-in-human study

A new acellular tissue-engineered vessel developed by Vascudyne could provide surgeons with a safe, effective alternative to saphenous vein grafts.

Trends in telemedicine utilization from 2019-2024 for all Americans, Americans without atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and Americans With ASCVD.

How telehealth utilization among heart patients has evolved since the pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic created a major shift in how telehealth services were being utilized. Those services were used much more often for some patient populations than others.

Morning exercise may have added benefits for the heart

With exercise, does timing really matter? According to one new study, working out early in the day was linked to a lower risk of heart disease and healthier blood pressure levels than working out at any other point in the day.

Ultra-processed foods significantly increase a person’s risk of heart attack or stroke

Study participants who ate high amounts of ultra-processed foods were 66.8% more likely to experience a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest than those who did not.

doctor with overweight patient who may be treated with TAVR or surgery

New obesity statistics highlight importance of preventive cardiology

Cardiovascular health is much worse in some parts of the United States than others. Cardiologists in those high-risk areas can make a world of difference by embracing preventive cardiology and working to treat patients before it is too late.

Imaging evaluations and PCI planning: Heartflow announces ‘tremendous progress’ for AI portfolio

Heartflow's AI technologies are at the center of multiple ACC.26 presentations. In addition, the company announced, the first patient was enrolled into the NAVIGATE-PCI registry.

Heart failure hospitalizations after PCI: a warning sign of ‘exceptionally high risk’

Nonfatal adverse events after PCI are associated with an increased risk of two-year mortality. That risk is especially high, it seems, when patients are hospitalized for heart failure symptoms such as shortness of breath and edema.

New dyslipidemia guideline puts add-on testing, early screening in the spotlight

The updated recommendations represent a collaboration between the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association and several other U.S. healthcare organizations.