The 2026 ACC/AHA/Multisociety Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia identified low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) as the primary lipoprotein for therapeutic targeting.1 Similarly, lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) also have long-standing independent associations with the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
There was no significant association between antibiotic prophylaxis (ABP) dosing before congenital cardiac catheterization and early infective endocarditis (IE) post procedure, according to a retrospective analysis recently published in JACC: Advances. Overall, IE was rare and largely dependent on procedure type.
The American Diabetes Association Celebrates Senate Committee Approval of Bipartisan INSULIN Act, Urges Senate to Pass the Bill mcarmody Wed, 07/22/2026 - 05:28 Press release The American Diabetes Association Celebrates Senate Committee Approval of Bipartisan INSULIN Act, Urges Senate to Pass the bill ARLINGTON, Va. July 22, 2026 Committee action marks a critical milestone toward making insulin more affordable for millions of Americans Today, the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) celebrated an important victory for people living with diabetes…
South Asians (SA) in the United States carry a higher burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) than other ethnic groups, and standard risk prediction tools often fail to capture this elevated risk.
In this interview, Matthew W. Martinez MD, FACC and Laurence S. Sperling, MD, FACC discuss “Prescribing Meals, Not Just Meds: The Case For Medically Tailored Mealsâ€.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, to lower LDL cholesterol in adults with hypercholesterolemia, including those with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
Media attention to protein has increased and resulted in significant scrutiny. Many individuals are unsure of how much protein to consume and whether higher intakes, like those recommended for exercise, are safe for cardiovascular health.
This episode of CardiaCast will feature a discussion on the treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk – from lifestyle to advanced therapies, led by Dr. Maya Safarova.
Dr. Sandra Fryhofer, ACP president in 2000-2001, named AMA president-elect at June AMA meeting, where several ACP-sponsored resolutions were also passed.
In this first episode of The Increasing Role of Urine Albumin-Creatinine Ratio (UACR) in Cardiovascular Care series, Dr. Ankeet Bhatt interviews Dr. Katherine Tuttle on UACR, its role in kidney disease, and the importance of screening.
Meet Titi: How Gestational Diabetes Helped Her Reclaim Food, Pregnancy, and Confidence mseibold Thu, 07/16/2026 - 21:13 Gestational Diabetes Healthy Eating Share Your Story By sharing your story, you help us raise awareness of diabetes so we can bend the curve on it once and for all. Will you help us awaken the world? Share Your Story
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Across seven industrialized countries, differences in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and non–HDL-C between adults with obesity and normal body mass index (BMI) have narrowed substantially over time, particularly among adults over 40 years old. However, young adults with obesity remain at higher cardiometabolic risk, according to new research from the NCD Risk Factor Collaboration published July 1 in The Lancet.
Treatment benefit from tirzepatide was consistent across multiple domains of heart failure (HF) severity and did not differ by sex, despite women exhibiting greater adiposity, symptom severity and poorer exercise capacity but lower left ventricular mass and paracardiac fat deposition when compared to men, according to a secondary analysis of the SUMMIT trial published July 10 in JACC: Heart Failure.
Virtual native enhancement (VNE), a contrast-free cardiac MRI technique powered by artificial intelligence, demonstrated high diagnostic performance in detecting and quantifying myocardial scarring in patients undergoing assessment for ischemic heart disease or prior myocardial infarction (MI), according to research published July 15 in JACC.
Introduction Systematic developmental follow-up for children with congenital heart disease (CHD) is essential for the timely detection of developmental delays and disorders and to put in place the supports and resources necessary to maximise function and support family well-being. Best practice guidelines recommend follow-up for children with CHD at high risk of developmental delays. However, many countries, including Canada, have faced barriers such as limitations in financial and human resources which have limited their ability to implement these important neurodevelopmental follow-up…
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announces the release of its 2025 Annual Report mcarmody Wed, 07/15/2026 - 22:29 Organizational Updates The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announces the release of its 2025 Annual Report Arlington, VA July 14, 2026 The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) announces the release of its 2025 Annual Report . This report highlights our impact across the ADA’s four strategic pillars of research, advocacy, education, and community connections. Person Name The ADA Press Team Email press@diabetes.org Phone 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)
A new expert consensus statement calls for the immediate adoption of safer technologies that are now available to protect health care professionals performing minimally invasive procedures in cath labs from the well-known and preventable hazards of radiation exposure and orthopedic injuries.
Statement attributable to: Jan K. Carney, MD, MPH, MACP President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON, July 15, 2026—The American College of Physicians (ACP) applauds the release of the Patients First Act of 2026. The bill, if enacted, includes a number of patient-centered policies, including increasing the investment in primary care without patient cost sharing through a hybrid payment demonstration project, which will aid independent physician-owned practices. ACP has been a staunch advocate for the need to bolster and support primary care. With a worsening…
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the feasibility of mechanical leaflet splitting in high-risk patients undergoing valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).