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  • COPD in older adults linked to higher stroke mortality

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is linked to increased mortality in people older than 55 who have experienced a stroke, according to research presented at the International Stroke Conference. The study, which analyzed data from 1999 to 2020, found that men, non-Hispanic Whites and people in the South and rural areas had some of the highest age-adjusted mortality rates. Cardiology Advisor (3/6) Learn More

  • Experts highlight nuances of dietary fat, health

    The updated US food pyramid has led to renewed discussion about the health effects of dietary fat, with some experts emphasizing the importance of the type of fat consumed over total fat intake. Dietitians Michelle Routhenstein and Kristin Kirkpatrick and Dr. Hector Perez argue that the push for low-fat diets is outdated, noting that monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats benefit brain and heart health, while visceral fat poses greater health risks than subcutaneous fat. Kirkpatrick pointed to research in JACC that found diet quality was more important than specific macronutrient ratios. Medical News Today (3/9) Learn More

  • GLP-1 drugs linked to lower substance use disorder risk

    MedPage Today (free registration) (3/5) Learn More

  • Obesity groups issue guidance on weight-loss drugs

    Medscape (3/5) Learn More

  • Early CKD diagnosis crucial to patient quality of life

    HCPLive Network (2/26) Learn More

  • Urgent AFib Ablation Associated With Greater Risk of In-Hospital Complications

    The rate of urgent atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation has increased over time, and patients undergoing urgent vs. elective AFib ablation are more likely to have comorbidities like diabetes, coronary artery disease and heart failure and have in-hospital complications, according to a recent study published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. Read more. Learn More

  • Explore How AI is Reshaping CV Practice With ACC’s New AI-Enabled Clinician Podcast

    The ACC has launched a new podcast series, AI-Enabled Clinician. In the inaugural episode, ACC Chief Innovation Officer Ami Bhatt, MD, FACC, sits down with Geoffrey A. Rose, MD, FACC, to explore the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled plaque analysis and how it can be effectively integrated into clinical workflows. Listen to the episode. Subscribe to the series and keep an ear out every other Thursday for expert interviews and real-world perspectives on how AI, virtual care and digital tools are reshaping cardiovascular practice. Explore more AI tools on ACC’s revamped AI Resource Center. Learn More

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