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ACP, AHA name top editors of new internal medicine journal

The new digital journal expects to start seeking submissions later this year. 

TCT 2021 now offering free virtual attendance

The three-day event is sponsored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation.

American Heart Association supports latest COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, including 'mixing and matching' of booster shots

The group says it also still supports wearing masks when indoors and practicing social distancing. 

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American Heart Association introduces new certification program for home health heart failure patients

Heart failure cases are expected to keep growing in the years ahead. 

Many PAD patients are missing out on vital risk assessments

The findings, based on Medicare data, were presented at VIVA21 in Las Vegas.

How health systems could do more to help hypertension patients

Text-based reminders, simplified prescriptions and real-time counseling are just some of the suggestions mentioned in a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. 

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American Heart Association, FDA comment on continued popularity of e-cigarettes

According to a new analysis, 27.6% of high school students say they use e-cigarettes daily. 

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‘A troublesome trend’: Top imaging groups slam insurer-directed test substitution policies

Advocates say payers' push for single first-line imaging tests for all patients isn't backed by evidence and may cause harm.