The ketogenic or “keto” diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and high amounts of fats, has been gaining popularity. However, a new study presented at the American College ...
People taking an oral formulation of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist semaglutide were 14% less likely than those taking a placebo to experience cardiovascular death, heart attack or stroke ...
The rate of maternal mortality related to cardiovascular causes more than doubled between 1999 and 2022 in the United States, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology ...
Late-breaking results from the PROMPT-AF, CRRF-PeAF, TRIM-AF and ARREST-AF trials presented at AHA 2024 shed new light on cutting-edge approaches to revolutionizing the management of patients with ...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System proposed rule on July ...
As the new year begins, the landscape of cardiovascular medicine is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by groundbreaking technologies and innovative approaches that promise to ...
The 2025 ACC/AHA Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Guideline clarifies diagnostic distinctions using electrocardiogram changes, troponin levels, and imaging tools such as coronary CT angiography and ...
Beta-blocker therapy following myocardial infarction (MI) was the primary focus of a hot line session at ESC Congress 2025. Study investigators presented findings from the REBOOT-CNIC and ...
The American Board of Medical Specialties has denied the application put forth by the ACC, American Heart Association (AHA), the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) ...
About 50% of U.S. adults will develop high BP during their lifetime. High BP is the most prevalent and modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. The overarching BP ...
A treatment-induced increase in plasma potassium levels reduced the risk of ventricular arrhythmias, in patients with ICDs and baseline plasma potassium levels of 4.3 mmol per liter or lower, based on ...
The newest clinical guideline released by the ACC and American Heart Association (AHA), in collaboration with seven other societies, provides updated recommendations for perioperative cardiovascular ...