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.

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Keto-like diets linked to increased risk of high cholesterol, heart disease

New research, presented during ACC.23/WCC in New Orleans, has raised fresh concerns about the potential cardiovascular-related drawbacks of high-fat, low-carbohydrate diets. 

Atul Verma, MD, head of cardiology at McGill University Health Centre

Day 3 at ACC.23 features late-breaking studies on pulsed-field ablation, other new technologies

The third and final day of ACC.23 featured a key update on Medtronic's pulsed-field ablation technology and many other late-breaking clinical studies. 

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Day 2 at ACC.23 features late-breaking studies on TEER, TAVR, EHR alerts and much more

Catch up on the biggest news that came out of the second day of ACC.23 in New Orleans. 

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Day 1 at ACC.23 features late-breaking studies on bempedoic acid, tricuspid valve repair and statins

The conference kicked off with three late-breaking studies that could have a huge impact on patient care going forward. 

Heart failure specialist Sean Pinney named new chief of cardiology at Mount Sinai Morningside

The move represents a return of sorts for Pinney, who served Mount Sinai in a variety of leadership roles from 2004 to 2020.

Heart attack deaths down in US: ‘We’re making progress in the right direction’

The study, to be presented March 5 at ACC.23/WCC in New Orleans, examined outcomes data from 1999 to 2020. 

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Daily marijuana use significantly increases risk of coronary artery disease

Monthly marijuana use, meanwhile, was not associated with a greater CAD risk. The full study is scheduled to be presented at ACC.23/WCC in New Orleans.

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Hormone therapy for gender dysphoria linked to higher cardiovascular risks

“It's all about risks and benefits," one researcher said. "Starting transitioning is a big part of a person's life and helping them feel more themselves, but hormone replacement therapy also has a lot of side effects—it's not a risk-free endeavor."

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