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Personalized LVH criteria enhance HCM diagnosis accuracy

Research published in JACC highlights the need for personalized criteria in diagnosing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which traditionally has been based on a fixed left ventricular hypertrophy threshold of 15 mm. The research, led by Dr. Hunain Shiwani, used AI to analyze over 50,000 cardiac MRIs, revealing significant variations in "normal" heart measurements based on demographics. The findings suggest that women often present with more advanced disease due to outdated criteria. Physician's Weekly (2/3) Learn More

Study: Global underuse of CVD prevention drugs a concern

A study in JACC indicated that medications for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease are underused globally, with significant gaps in both high- and low-income countries and many patients likely undertreated. The Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology study shows a decline in medication use over 12 years, particularly in high-income nations, while lower-income ones show inconsistent use. Healio (free registration) (2/3) Learn More

JACC Leadership Page: Clinical Guidance: Empowering the Profession

A new JACC Leadership Page by ACC President Cathleen Biga, MSN, FACC; Ana Barac, MD, PhD, FACC; and Nicole Bhave, MD, FACC, provides an overview of the types of clinical guidance developed by the College, including clinical guidelines, and highlights ongoing efforts to optimize processes, embrace innovative formats and leverage new technologies to enhance content delivery and ensure the ACC “stays ahead of the curve.” Read more. Visit the HeartTalk With Cathie page to listen to the December presidential discussion about the power of clinical guidance. Learn More

Smarter Health Care Through Collaborative Intelligence

ACC Chief Innovation Officer Ami B. Bhatt, MD, FACC, joined “The Digital Healthcare Experience” podcast for a discussion covering how artificial intelligence (AI) and clinicians can partner to enhance decision-making, the role of collaborative intelligence in addressing health care disparities, practical steps to build trust in AI-enabled systems and the future of AI-powered health care. Watch here. Learn More

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Personalized LVH criteria enhance HCM diagnosis accuracy

Study: Global underuse of CVD prevention drugs a concern

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JACC Leadership Page: Clinical Guidance: Empowering the Profession

Smarter Health Care Through Collaborative Intelligence