The following are key points to remember from a review on national- and state-level prevalence of overweight and obesity among children, adolescents, and adults in the United States (US), 1990–2021, ...

Nonbacterial thrombotic endocarditis (NBTE), previously known as marantic endocarditis, is a rare condition characterized by the formation of sterile vegetations on the surface of heart valves.

The CHAIN trial failed to show that a traditional Chinese medicine is beneficial in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage. Patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage were randomized to ...

The ACC recognizes the hard work and dedication of all Fellows in Training. Take the next step in your career by advancing to an FACC membership – the pinnacle of recognition in cardiology. This ...

Outpatient initiation of sotalol with use of a personal remote ECG device and pharmacist-led dose adjustments is safe and feasible in carefully selected patients. Compared to inpatient loading ...

In this special edition of Eagle’s Eye View, Dr. Eagle looks at the most important trials presented at the recent AHA scientific sessions: 1) BROAD, exploring more intensive blood pressure control; 2) ...

Both current-generation balloon-expandable valves (BEVs) and self-expanding valves (SEVs) are effective for bicuspid aortic valve stenosis, showing a comparably high rate of technical success and ...

The following are key points to remember from an international consensus on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency cardiovascular care science with treatment recommendations: ...

SGLT2 inhibitors play an important role in preventing adverse cardiovascular events and improving outcomes in patients with heart failure, diabetes and chronic kidney disease. CardioSmart's updated ...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of pregnancy-related maternal death in the United States, driven by rising rates of hypertension, diabetes mellitus (DM), obesity, smoking, and ...

In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at exercise training in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). He then reviews the diagnosis and management of Kawasaki Disease. Finally, Dr. Eagle ...

More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and death, according to a study in JACC, the flagship journal of the American ...