The electrophysiology (EP) field has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. Advances in left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation and outpatient ...

Extended-release nifedipine and labetalol are the preferred antihypertensive medications in pregnancy. Extended-release nifedipine, amlodipine, enalapril, and labetalol are the preferred ...

Women who lift weights may have a lower risk of major heart disease, especially when combined with aerobic exercise, according to a new study published today in JACC, the flagship journal of the ...

Semaglutide improved kidney and survival outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), including those with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ...

Mavacamten, a first-in-class drug, was associated with a significant improvement in left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) gradient compared to placebo in adolescent patients with obstructive ...

Early detection and prompt treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), a sudden and potentially life-threatening blood clot that blocks arteries in the lungs, is critical. Comprehensive ...

The new ACC/AHA Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism (PE) in Adults is a de novo document offering comprehensive, evidence‑based recommendations for the evaluation, ...

In an effort to clearly understand the state of cardiovascular health in the U.S., the inaugural JACC Cardiovascular Statistics 2026 report offers a comprehensive picture of the major cardiovascular ...

Despite improved statin use and cholesterol control, cardiovascular disease risk rose in Mexico between 2016 and 2023, according to a study being presented at ACC Latin America 2025 that used ...

A new ACC Scientific Statement addresses the management of obesity in adults with heart failure (HF), with a specific focus on those with stage 2 HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). It is the ...

Consumption of ultra-processed foods, such as sugar-sweetened beverages, potato chips and packaged cookies, may be associated with adverse health outcomes, according to research being presented at the ...

Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can be inadvertently consumed or inhaled, is associated with a ...