A urine test may be an effective tool to detect nonadherence to blood pressure therapy, according to a study published online April 2 in Heart.  

The recently held American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific session was flush with insights on cardiovascular disease, treatments, practice management and professional development. Several topics showed we still have many gaps in knowledge and understanding, though.

WASHINGTON, DC—You are an early career cardiologist, in private practice and you want to succeed. Steve A. Simpson, MD, of Fort Worth Health in Texas, offered tips on March 29 at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific session in Washington, D.C., to help young specialists excel in their new roles.

Physicians appear split on the value of the new lipid guidelines released in late 2013. In a vote on March 30 at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific session in Washington, D.C., 36 percent of respondents chose “hate it” and 34 percent “like it.”

Human factor issues and not just a cardiac surgeon’s skills may dictate excellence or failure in the operating room. Applying insights from aviation to cardiac care, an engineer showed on March 30 at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific session in Washington, D.C., how minimizing disruptions can facilitate quality care.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Providers need to stay ahead of the transition to ICD-10 because it will result in an increased burden to be more specific in documentation and require a deeper understanding of applicable codes, according to a March 29 presentation at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific session in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Long-term career aspirations may vary from cardiologist to cardiologist, but success will depend on planning and taking control, according to a March 29 presentation at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific session.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—For young cardiologists looking to move from fellowship to a contract, casting a wide net of contacts is key to landing a job, according to a March 29 presentation at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) scientific session.