A quick, noninvasive toe-based light measurement combined with artificial intelligence demonstrated efficacy in screening for peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a recent study published in npj Digital Medicine by a 2024 recipient of an ACC Accreditation Services' QI.PI Project Grant.
Black patients undergoing mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) were more likely to present with more advanced disease, had lower procedural success and higher heart failure (HF) readmission rates vs. White patients, and female patients had lower procedural success rates vs. male patients...
Both stylet-driven and non-stylet-driven leads for conduction system pacing (CSP) exhibited high implant success and low complication rates, highlighting the safety and effectiveness of both lead types, according to a recent study published in Heart Rhythm.
An 80-year-old man presents for a cardiovascular follow-up after a prolonged hospitalization in the setting of an intracerebral hemorrhage. His medical history is relevant for atrial fibrillation, stage 3b chronic kidney disease, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, hypertension, myocardial infarction 10 years ago, and type 2 diabetes mellitus.
An epigenome-wide association study (EWAS) identified a large number of associations between DNA methylation and carotid, coronary and peripheral atherosclerosis, with >90% of sites traceable to the epigenetic signatures of cardiovascular risk factors, predominantly smoking, according to research published June 3 in JACC.
This episode is part of ACC’s ongoing effort to improve recognition and diagnosis of arrhythmias in clinical practice. In this CardiaCast, faculty explore a modern approach to identifying paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), with a focus on real-world diagnostic challenges.
With the mandatory Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) for Heart Failure (HF) slated to begin Jan. 1, 2027, the ACC is prioritizing member awareness and education, while pressing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to address key issues with the model's design and requirements.
An ACC analysis of the preliminary participant list for the Ambulatory Specialty Model (ASM) for Heart Failure found that up to 20% of selected cardiologists may be incorrectly classified under the specialty cardiovascular disease/cardiology.
In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt and Dr. Ankeet Bhatt explore the impact of large language models (LLM) on cardiovascular care today.
Looking to spark an antibody-like revolution for RNA interference medicines, City Therapeutics has landed a nearly $100 million series B to fund a clinical push and power further development of its foundational platform.
A Dexcom continuous glucose monitor helped adults with type 2 diabetes not using insulin improve blood sugar control in a randomized trial, adding new fuel to the industry’s push to bring CGMs into broader primary care use.
ResMed has closed its $340 million acquisition of Noctrix Health, picking up a wearable neuromodulation device that pushes the sleep tech giant beyond its core sleep apnea and respiratory care businesses.
Treeline Biosciences, an under-the-radar cancer company that has raised more than $1 billion since its 2021 founding, is looking to step into the spotlight of the public market. Treeline has announced plans to merge with omics outfit Standard BioTools and secure a listing on the Nasdaq.
Incyte has struck a deal to buy a Star Therapeutics subsidiary for $1.25 billion upfront. The takeover, the biggest bet of Bill Meury’s time as CEO, covers a late-phase bleeding disorder drug candidate that could support Incyte’s ambition to grow through the loss of patent protection for Jakafi in 2028.
RevHealth CEO Ben Beckley shares how integrated teams are helping biopharma organizations align strategy, break down silos and drive stronger commercial impact.
Unlearn founder and head of AI, Aaron Smith, on how digital twins are moving from trial simulation into the full chain of decisions sponsors make — and what regulators need to see along the way.