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American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association share updated heart failure guidance

The guidance, an update to a similar document from 2005, was published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

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Mobile stroke units improve patient outcomes, reduce risk of disability

Researchers tracked data from more than 1,000 patients who received care from 2014 to 2020. 

Philips, American College of Cardiology collaborate to improve cardiovascular care

While Philips is offering its available resources in the fields of research and development, the ACC is sharing the knowledge and experience of its more than 50,000 members.

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Heart attacks more likely to be missed in women than men

When treating female patients, researchers explained, physicians are less likely to think there is potential for a heart attack.

American College of Cardiology: Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill will help reduce healthcare disparities

Biden signed the legislation Thursday, March 11, one day earlier than expected. 

As vaccinations continue, American Heart Association urges people to keep wearing masks, practicing social distancing

More and more people are receiving their vaccines, but it is still crucial to limit the spread of COVID-19 in as many ways as possible. 

American College of Cardiology calls for high-risk heart disease patients to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccination

According to the new recommendation, patients with advanced cardiovascular disease are at an especially high risk of COVID-related complications and need to be vaccinated as quickly as possible. 

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Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography shares new CCTA guidance

The guidance, published in full in the Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, includes updates to previous CCTA recommendations and was designed to answer common questions.