An analysis of the Jackson Heart Study found that the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) cardiovascular disease risk algorithm and the Framingham Risk Score were valid and worked well for black adults.

A disconnect between best care and what Medicare is willing to reimburse for it has put some electrophysiologists and their hospitals in a bind.

A systematic review and meta-analysis found that drinking alcohol was associated with higher cardiovascular risk immediately after consumption. After 24 hours, there was a lower risk for moderate drinkers, but the risk increased in heavy drinkers for the following day and week.

As the American College of Cardiology (ACC) prepares for its 65th Annual Scientific Sessions, to be held in Chicago, April 2-4, 2016, Program Chair Athena Poppas, MD, reflects on how today’s attendees learn and what they appreciate at in-person meetings. Here’s a preview of some ACC.16 highlights.

Physicians and patients are seeing less of each other over the barrier of computer screens. Is hiring scribes the answer?

A new program announced by the ACC will make it possible for the public to access data submitted by hospitals to the National Cardiovascular Data Registry.

Measuring blood pressure? There’s an app for that. Unfortunately, it may not be accurate. A recent analysis of adults in Baltimore found a popular smartphone-based blood pressure app generated a high percentage of inaccurate readings.

Executives from GE Healthcare, McKesson, Merge Healthcare, Philips and Siemens Healthcare joined Cardiovascular Business for a candid discussion about cardiologists’ information technology concerns and questions.