The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has issued guidance to help clinicians and patients use health data collected while wearing Apple Watch to effectively track and manage cardiovascular health. ...

The quality of a low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet may matter more than the amount of carbohydrates or fat consumed when it comes to reducing heart disease risk, according to a new study published in ...

The 2026 ACC/AHA Dyslipidemia Guidelines highlight that Lp(a) confers a graded ASCVD risk, with levels around 125 nmol/L (50 mg/dL) indicating meaningful risk and ~250 nmol/L (100 mg/dL) identifying a ...

The ACC is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Awards. This year's honorees represent an exceptional group of individuals whose past and ongoing efforts have made meaningful ...

As the new year begins, the landscape of cardiovascular medicine is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by groundbreaking technologies and innovative approaches that promise to ...

About 50% of U.S. adults will develop high BP during their lifetime. High BP is the most prevalent and modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. The overarching BP ...

Sleep is a critical physiological process that allows the body to rest, repair and rejuvenate and it has profound implications for systemic health, particularly the cardiovascular system. Along with ...

Until about 15 years ago, most cardiologists were found in private practices, where the physicians – usually in groups – owned the practice and had privileges for hospital-based services at one or ...

Inflammation plays a central role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. 1 Atherosclerosis in particular is an inflammatory process that involves endothelial dysfunction, ...

From an early age, women face unique and often underrecognized cardiovascular risks. The latest issue of JACC highlights the continued evolution of sex-informed cardiovascular care and raises ...

Among patients with severe left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and severe coronary heart disease undergoing complex PCI, elective LV unloading with a microaxial flow pump did not reduce the risk of ...

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), released every five years by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture, are a major driver of U.S. food policy, ...