American College of Cardiology (ACC)

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the primary U.S. medical society representing the interests of all cardiology subspecialities. The ACC is very active in setting guidelines for cardiac care, lobbying for supportive government policy and reimbursements, clinician education, managing several key cardiovascular registries and advocating for the transformation of cardiovascular care to improve heart health.

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Cardiologist compensation hits $622K, up 32% from 10 years ago

According to a new analysis from MedAxiom, an American College of Cardiology company, cardiologist compensation has nearly returned to where it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. The detailed report also examined new patient visits, cardiac imaging utilization and much more. 

CBD heart disease

Is CBD safe for patients with heart disease?

CBD is generally viewed as a safe, well-tolerated treatment option, but there is still limited research on how it interacts with other medications commonly prescribed by cardiologists. 

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TEER safe and feasible for patients with atrial secondary mitral regurgitation

Atrial secondary mitral regurgitation has been linked to higher in-hospital mortality and hospitalization rates. 

Cardiologists identify a potential new side effect of monkeypox: acute myocarditis

A 31-year-old patient developed acute myocarditis shortly after the onset of monkeypox symptoms. The team that treated him shared their story in a new case study.

A TAVR procedure being performed at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. These structural heart procedures require a team approach.

TAVR patients with CAD face a greater risk of death—is PCI the answer?

All-cause mortality after five years is much more likely if a TAVR patient presents with CAD, according to a new analysis published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

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ACC, AHA work to standardize the way cardiologists and their colleagues talk about chest pain

The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have collaborated on a new update to the much-discussed 2021 chest pain guidelines. The American College of Emergency Physicians and Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions also contributed to the document.

PET imaging uncovers a surprising new way COVID-19 affects the heart

A new study in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging focuses on a potential new side effect of COVID-19, highlighting the continued importance of monitoring these patients going forward. 

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Moderate aortic stenosis linked to a significant risk of death—should earlier interventions be considered?

Researchers tracked data from more than 12,000 moderate AS patients who originally participated in one of 25 different studies. While the findings seem to suggest earlier treatment could be beneficial for certain high-risk patients, additional research is still required.

Around the web

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

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