ACCEL Lite: Featured ACCEL Interviews on Exciting CV Research
Episodes
CAUGHT-CAD: Combining Coronary Calcium Score with Treatment on Plaque Progression in Familial CAD
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring provides important prognostic value, particularly for individuals at intermediate risk for coronary artery dise...
AI-Enabled Nationwide Opportunistic Screening of Non-Contrast Chest CT for Death and CV Outcomes
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI technology transforms routine chest computed tomography (CT) scans by precisely quantifying—rather than simply detecting—key cardiovascular im...
ACCEL Lite: Should There Be a Reappraisal of Surgical Threshold in Patients with AA Dilation?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ascending aortopathy (AA) is typically asymptomatic and often diagnosed incidentally, with surgical aortic replacement recommended once aneurysmal ...
Top Takeaways from 2025: Preventive Cardiology with C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, MACC
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, C. Noel Bairey Merz MD, MACC and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Preventive Cardiology Takeaways from 2025 including ...
Top Takeaways from 2025: EP with DJ Lakkireddy, MBBS, FACC
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, DJ Lakkireddy, MBBS, FACC and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Electrophysiology Takeaways from 2025 including trials C...
Multimodality Imaging in Inflammatory Cardiomyopathy
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multimodality imaging plays a pivotal role in evaluating inflammatory cardiomyopathy, particularly when cardiac sarcoidosis (CS) is suspected. Sympt...
Top Takeaways from 2025: Clinical Cardiology with Allen J. Taylor, MD, FACC
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Allen J. Taylor, MD, FACC and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Clinical Cardiology Takeaways from 2025 including trials ...
Top Takeaways from 2025: Interventional Cardiology with Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, FACC
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Interventional Cardiology Takeaways from 2025 including...
PANTHER-P2Y12 Inhibitor or Aspirin moNoTHERapy as Secondary Prevention in Patients with CAD
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
he PANTHER study indicates that clopidogrel provides superior protection against major cardiovascular events compared to aspirin in patients with ...
ACCEL Lite: Top Takeaways from 2025: HF with Clyde Yancy MD, MSc, MACC
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Clyde Yancy MD, MSc, MACC and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Heart Failure Takeaways from 2025 including trials SUMMIT...
ACCEL Lite: Top Takeaways from 2025: CV Imaging with Amit R. Patel, MD, FACC
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Amit R. Patel, MD, FACC and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Cardiovascular Imaging Takeaways from 2025 including myocar...
C-Reactive Protein and CV Risk in the General Population
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inflammation is a key contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD), influencing both its onset and progression. High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (h...
ALONE-AF: Discontinuing Long-Term Oral Anticoagulation After Successful AFib Ablation
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ALONE-AF study examined outcomes in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients who remained free of recurrence following catheter ablation. Researchers fo...
How Does Imaging Guide Management in Patients with Obesity?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Imaging is a powerful tool in managing obesity, helping clinicians visualize fat distribution and detect complications like fatty liver disease or he...
TACSI Trial: Dual or Single Antiplatelet Therapy After CABG in Patients With ACS
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the TACSI trial, researchers evaluated ticagrelor plus aspirin versus aspirin alone in about 2,200 patients who underwent coronary artery bypass g...
VICTORION-Difference: Inclisiran-Based Strategy vs. Standard of Care
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Current clinical challenges in lipid control include achieving and maintaining target LDL-cholesterol levels in patients at high risk for atheros...
Aortopathies: What A Cardiologist Needs to Know
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your genes could predict a life-threatening condition before symptoms ever appear? Explore how medical science uncovered the genetic roots of...
PhysioSync-HF: Conduction System vs. Biventricular Pacing in Cardiac Resynchronization in HFrEF
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can a newer, more targeted pacing method revolutionize heart failure treatment? The PhysioSync-HF trial investigates conduction system pacing as a ...
DAPT-SHOCK-AMI Trial: Cangrelor in Cardiogenic Shock
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The DAPT SHOCK AMI trial is the first major study to evaluate antiplatelet therapy specifically in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) following acu...
ODYSSEY-HCM: Mavacamten in nHCM
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ODYSSEY-HCM trial found that mavacamten did not significantly improve exercise capacity or patient-reported outcomes in individuals with symptoma...
DAN-RSV: RSVpreF Vaccine for Preventing Cardiorespiratory Hospitalizations
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The DAN-RSV trial is one of the largest individually randomized studies ever conducted, enrolling over 131,000 participants aged 60 and older to eval...
The Role of Prevention During and After Reproduction
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs), affecting up to 20% of pregnancies, serve as early indicators of a woman's future cardiovascular risk and should b...
The Role of Imaging in Cardiovascular Prevention
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cohort studies have provided robust data on cardiovascular risk factors, forming the basis for predictive models like the Pooled Cohort Equations and...
Improving Cardiovascular Clinical Competencies Menopausal Transition
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The menopause transition marks a pivotal period of cardiometabolic change that significantly elevates cardiovascular (CV) risk in women. Despite its ...
Behind the 2025 ACC/AHA Acute Coronary Syndrome Guideline
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 ACC/AHA Acute Coronary Syndrome guideline is the first major update since 2013, incorporating a decade of new evidence and clinical insights...
Top Takeaways From the 2025 ACC/AHA Acute Coronary Syndrome Guideline
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 ACC/AHA Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Guideline clarifies diagnostic distinctions using electrocardiogram changes, troponin levels, and imag...
Risk vs. Benefit in Chronic Total Occlusion Revascularization
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic Total Occlusion Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (CTO PCI) is a procedure used to open coronary arteries that have been completely blocked ...
LAAO vs. DOAC for Stroke Prevention in AFib
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While blood thinners like warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) remain the standard for stroke prophylaxis, left atrial appendage occlusion...
Why Are They Still Dyspneic? Post PE Syndrome Workup and Management
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Persistent symptoms after an acute pulmonary embolism (PE) may indicate post-pulmonary embolism syndrome (PPES), a condition affecting up to 50% of p...
Palliative Care Across the Spectrum of Biological Age in Heart Failure
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Palliative care supports heart failure patients by guiding complex medical decisions, managing symptoms, and enhancing quality of life. Despite being...
ACCEL Lite: Hypertension Diagnosis and Management: Renal Denervation and Newer Agents on the Horizon
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent clinical trials demonstrate that intensive blood pressure lowering—targeting systolic levels below 120 mm Hg—can significantly reduce card...
What's the Best Time to Revascularize the Non-culprit Lesions in MVD
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rapid emergency medical services transport to a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)-capable hospital is critical for timely intervention and man...
Putting it All Together: Cardiogenic Shock Management in 2025
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiogenic shock remains a critical, time-sensitive emergency with a high mortality rate. However, recent advances—particularly multidisciplinary,...
Hemodynamic Assessment for Diagnosis and Treatment Selection in HFpEF
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heart failure arises when the heart is unable to pump or fill with blood effectively. In the cardiac catheterization lab, we have the unique ability ...
Primary Results From the SOUL Randomized Trial
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The SOUL trial demonstrated that in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), chronic kidn...
Clopidogrel Versus Aspirin For Long-term Maintenance Monotherapy In Patients With High Ischemic Risk After PCI
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The SMART-CHOICE 3 trial demonstrated that clopidogrel monotherapy is more effective than aspirin monotherapy in reducing the risk of major adverse c...
Dapagliflozin in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The DapaTAVI trial, conducted across 39 centers in Spain, is the first study to evaluate the use of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibit...
PRAGUE-25 Trial: Catheter Ablation Versus Antiarrhythmic Drugs With Risk Factor Modification for Treatment of AF
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The PRAGUE-25 study evaluated the effectiveness of two treatment strategies in patients with both atrial fibrillation (AF) and obesity: catheter abl...
Lifetime Benefit by Control of Modifiable Risk Factors
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Global Cardiovascular Risk Consortium study of nearly 2 million people worldwide found that avoiding five modifiable risk factors—hypertension, h...
ZENITH Phase 3 Trial: Sotatercept in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension With High Mortality Risk
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ZENITH trial evaluated sotatercept, an activin signaling inhibitor, in patients with advanced pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) at high risk ...
Cardiac Arrest During Long-Distance Running Races: 2010-2023
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The "Cardiac Arrest During Long-Distance Running Races: 2010–2023" study analyzed the incidence and outcomes of sudden cardiac arrests (SCAs) occur...
WARRIOR Trial: Outcomes to Reduce Events in Non-Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Funded by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) of the Department of Defense, the WARRIOR (Women's IschemiA TRial to Reduce ...
STRIDE Trial: Effects of Semaglutide in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) often experience significant walking difficulties, and there are limited therapies available to improve...
Evolut Low-Risk Trial: 5-year Data Outcomes
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has emerged as the preferred treatment for aortic stenosis. However, there is a lack of long-term outco...
FRESH-UP Study: Liberal Fluid Intake Versus Fluid Restriction in Chronic Heart Failure
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fluid restriction is often recommended for heart failure (HF) patients to prevent congestion, but its benefits and safety are unclear. The FRESH-UP s...
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH): Procedures or Pills?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a rare and potentially fatal form of elevated blood pressure in the lungs. CTEPH treatment o...
A Look at The 2024 AHA/ACC Perioperative Guideline s
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC)/multisociety guideline for perioperative cardiovascular (CV) management ...
The Evolving Therapeutic Landscape in Obesity and the Effect on CV Outcomes
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Drs. Richard Chazal and Mikhail Kosiborod explore the rapidly evolving therapeutic landscape of obesity, with a particular focus o...
Getting the Most Out of ChatGPT and Other Large Language Models in Cardiology
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drafting messages, summarizing charts, managing appointments, and assessing eligibility are all tasks that large language models can streamline. Howe...
How Low and How Fast Should We Go with LDL Cholesterol?
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A personalized approach to lowering cholesterol is crucial in preventing heart attacks, as the optimal level, speed, and duration of low-density lipo...
Incidental Coronary Artery Calcium: Opportunistic Screening of Prior Non-gated Chest CTs To Improve Statin Rates
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Notifying patients and their clinicians about incidental coronary calcium findings can encourage shared decision-making on preventive therapies and s...
Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Left Heart Disease: Clinical Presentations, Implications for the RV and Treatment Target
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is most commonly linked to left heart disease (LHD). The 7th World Symposium on Pulmonary Hypertension PH-LHD task force ...
Cardiovascular Health, CKM Syndrome and CVD Risk: Putting It All Together
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three complementary constructs ̶ cardiovascular health, cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk...
Artificial Intelligence-based Automated ECHOcardiographic Measurements and the Workflow of Sonographers (AI-ECHO): Randomized Crossover Trial
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) assistance in echocardiography is proving beneficial in a multitude of ways: significantly reducing time per ...
Implications for Ablation Outcomes: Results from the ARREST-AF Trial
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Drs. Joseph Marine and Rajeev Pathak dive into the ARREST-AF trial and its implications for ablation outcomes in atrial fibrillation...
Tools of the Trade for HCM: Update in Diagnosis and Management Strategies of a Common Cardiomyopathy
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is generally an inherited global heart disease in which only a fraction of those with the condition are clinically ...
The Role of Advanced Lipid Testing in 2024
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Advanced lipid testing holds significant potential in cardiovascular care by enhancing risk prediction beyond standard lipid panels. For patients, th...
SUMMIT Trial: Tirzepatide for Heart Failure, Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
he SUMMIT trial compared the safety and efficacy of tirzepatide among patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and obesit...
Geographic Disparities in Access to Cardiologists in the United States
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly one-half of US counties have no practicing cardiologists. These counties with limited access to cardiovascular care tend to be more rural and ...
Top Takeaways from 2024: EP with Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, MBA, FACC
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Dhanunjaya Lakkireddy, MD, MBA, FACC, and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Electrophysiology (EP) Takeaways from 2024. D...
Top Takeaways from 2024: General Cardiology with Andrew M. Kates, MD, FACC
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Andrew M. Kates, MD, FACC, and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top General CardiologyTakeaways from 2024. Dr. Kates discuss...
Top Takeaways from 2024: Heart Failure with Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MACC
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MACC, and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Heart Failure Takeaways from 2024. Dr. Yancy discusses th...
Top Takeaways from 2024: Preventive Cardiology with Noel Bairey Merz, MD, FACC
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Noel Bairey Merz, MD, FACC, and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Preventive Cardiology Takeaways from 2024. Dr. Bairey M...
Top Takeaways from 2024: Interventional Cardiology with Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, FACC
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Deepak L Bhatt, MD, MPH, MBA, FACC, and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Interventional Takeaways from 2024. Dr. Bhatt d...
Top Takeaways from 2024: CV Imaging with Thomas H. Marwick, MD, PhD, FACC
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Thomas H. Marwick, MD, PhD, FACC, and Alison L. Bailey, MD FACC, discuss the Top Takeaways from 2024 in Cardiovascular (CV) Imagin...
Key Messages from the ACC Board of Trustees Health Equity Action Plan
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disparities in health care disproportionally impact under-resourced and minority communities resulting in excess mortality and morbidity. Decreasing ...
How Has Antithrombotic Therapy for PAD Changed Over the Last Decade?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Medical therapy is critical in preventing the worst complications of peripheral artery disease (PAD), among them heart attack, stroke, bleeding risk,...
What Aspects of Cardiovascular Care are Most Primed for Disruption with AI?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patients can benefit from better healthcare access and outcomes by services that are enabled by artificial intelligence (AI). The current state of te...
What Aspects of Cardiovascular Care are Most Primed for Disruption with AI?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patients can benefit from better healthcare access and outcomes by services that are enabled by artificial intelligence (AI). The current state of te...
Real-time AI to Influence Clinical Decisions and Practice Towards Evidence-based Care: RAPIDxAI Trial
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can algorithms improve the management of patients with myocardial injury? Is there a tool to aid diagnosing patients faster and more accurately leadi...
Effect of Antihypertensive Timing on Mortality and Morbidity: BedMed and BedMed-Frail Trials
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The BedMed and BedMed-Frail trials assisted in providing clarity as to the daily timing of prescribed blood pressure medication. The two trials, one ...
Effect of Antihypertensive Timing on Mortality and Morbidity: BedMed and BedMed-Frail Trials
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The BedMed and BedMed-Frail trials assisted in providing clarity as to the daily timing of prescribed blood pressure medication. The two trials, one ...
Potassium Supplementation and the Prevention of Afib After Cardiac Surgery: TiGHT-K Trial
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The goal of the TIGHT K trial was to evaluate if prescribing relaxed control of potassium levels and only giving supplements in the rare event that l...
Older Patients With NSTEMI Randomized Interventional Treatment: SENIOR-RITA Trial
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The goal of the SENIOR RITA trial was to evaluate routine invasive therapy compared with conservative therapy among older patients with non–ST-elev...
Fasting or No Fasting Before Cardiac Catheterization Procedures: SCOFF Trial
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fasting is a routine part of preparing for a heart procedure. Research found through the SCOFF trial suggests that for certain procedures, removing t...
Percutaneous Repair of Moderate-to-Severe or Severe Functional Mitral Regurgitation in Symptomatic Heart Failure Patients: RESHAPE-HF2 Trial
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The RESHAPE-HF2 (Randomized Investigation of the MitraClip Device in Heart Failure [HF]: Second Trial in Patients With Clinically Significant Functio...
Beta Blocker Interruption in Patients With Prior MI: ABYSS Trial Results
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The goal of the ABYSS (Assessment of Beta-Blocker Interruption 1 Year After an Uncomplicated Myocardial Infarction on Safety and Symptomatic Cardiac ...
Dr. Jim Januzzi talks with Guideline Author Dr. Lynne Stevenson About "Heart Failure" and "Heart Success"
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is imperative that clinicians understand the differences in each patient and how effective therapies must be individualized and often combined to...
Low Flow-Low Gradient AS in Patients With HF
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Vidhu Anand, MD, FACC, and Alison L. Bailey, MD, FACC, provide a comprehensive exploration of Low Flow-Low Gradient Aortic Stenosi...
Not the Same Old 5 Medications: Contemporary GDMT Algorithm in the Post-MI Patient
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With EMPACT-MI being presented at ACC, the definitive study of an additional agent (empagliflozin) will allow for a great discussion on options for p...
What Should I Do About an Elevated Lp(a) Based on Current Evidence and Available Treatments?
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
High levels of Lp(a) impact approximately 1 in 5 individuals globally, signaling an elevated risk of heart attacks, strokes, and valve disease. How s...
Undifferentiated Left Ventricular Hypertrophy: Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of HCM
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the etiology of left ventricular hypertrophy is increasingly important due to the increasing number of targeted therapies coming online...
The Feel Trial: Spirituality Intervention on Blood Pressure Control, Central Hemodynamics and Endothelial Function
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Incorporating spiritual evaluation into medical science is worth consideration. The presence of edifying emotions can potentially yield positive effe...
Eat Food, Not Too Much, Mostly Plants: Nutrition and CVD
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If there were a pill that could lower blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, improve erectile function and lower cardiovascular risk, would you take ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): Selecting the Right Meds and Procedures
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) often goes unnoticed, yet as awareness grows, patients may find themselves more symptomatic than expected. How do ...
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): Selecting the Right Meds and Procedures
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) often goes unnoticed, yet as awareness grows, patients may find themselves more symptomatic than expected. How do ...
PVC Burden and Its Temporal Variability: 24/48 Hours or Longer Monitoring?
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs), commonly experienced as palpitations from occasional skipped heartbeats, are typically benign but can esca...
Financial Incentives to Improve Cardiac Rehab Participation
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Individuals from lower socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds face heightened risks of morbidity and mortality, particularly in the context of health...
Inpatient Initiation of HF GDMT: What Are You Waiting For?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Stephen Greene, MD, FACC and Sidney C. Smith Jr., MD, MACC discuss inpatient initiation of HF GDMT. Subscribe on Apple Podc...
Plaque Burden, Morphology and Flow – Beyond the Lumen
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why should we assess plaque burden beyond luminal narrowing for cardiac prevention? In this interview, Andrew Choi, MD, FACC and Clyde W. Yan...
Plaque Burden, Morphology and Flow – Beyond the Lumen
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why should we assess plaque burden beyond luminal narrowing for cardiac prevention? In this interview, Andrew Choi, MD, FACC and Clyde W. Yan...
Natural History of Bicuspid and Aneurysm-Associated Aortic Valve Disease
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The most common congenital heart defect, congenital BAV, affects 1% of the population (2% in men, 0.5% in women), with a male-to-female ratio of 2:1 ...
Hey Doc, There's Calcium In My Coronaries⋯ Now What?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how detection of coronary artery calcium can greatly enhance risk prediction and risk mitigation, making it a critical tool for clinicians a...
The Hormone Puzzle: Decoding the what, when and how long of hormone replacement therapy in women
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Leslie Cho, MD, FACC, and Steven E. Nissen MD, MACC explore the nuances of estrogen and testosterone replacement: who benefits, wh...
Ultimate DAPT Trial Principal Results - Ticagrelor monotherapy following one month of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) outperforms 12-month DAPT (aspirin and ticagrelor) post PCI for reducing clinically meaningful bleeding
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ticagrelor monotherapy following one month of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) outperforms 12-month DAPT (aspirin and ticagrelor) post PCI for reducin...
Be Active RCT: Gamification & Financial Incentives to Increase Physical Activity
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Be Active trial demonstrates the efficacy of scalable interventions, incorporating remote monitoring and behavioral economics, in boosting physic...
Statin Intolerance, Inclisarin, and the VICTORION-INITIATE Trial
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The VICTORION-INIATATE study demonstrated that initiating inclisiran, a highly potent lipid-lowering therapy, upon failure to achieve lipid targets w...
ARISE-HF Primary Results: Selective Aldose Reductase Inhibitor For Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Heart failure is an increasingly recognized complication in chronic diabetes that may be caused by a number of processes including direct effects of ...
The Future of Cardiology - Value-Based Care, Private Equity and the Practice Landscape
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's becoming increasingly evident that alongside top-notch clinical expertise, the CV specialist of the future must be surrounded by a multi-talente...
EMPACT-MI Results: Empagliflozin After Acute Myocardial Infarction
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Patients with acute myocardial infarction are at a high risk of heart failure and death. Despite advances in care and reduction in the rate of recurr...