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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 31m

According to the phase 3 HYPERION trial conducted by Vallerie V. McLaughlin, MD, FACC, et al., adding sotatercept to standard care lowers the risk of clinical worsening in patients recently diagnosed with #cvPAH.

📰 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4q2pE7w
#CardioSky

HYPERION: Sotatercept Delays Worsening of PAH Diagnosed Within First Year - American College of Cardiology

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 2h

#ACCLegConf 2025 may be over, but the work continues. Thank you to all who met with nearly 300 congressional offices to champion our legislative priorities ➕ strengthen #cardiovascular care.

🔗 Keep the momentum going with #ACCAdvocacy: https://bit.ly/4700tK7
🗓️ See you Oct. 4–6, 2026!
#ACCGrassroots

American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 4h

On this episode of CardiaCast, host Andrea L. Price, MS, FACC and guests Andrea M. Russo, MD, FACC, and Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN, introduce the field of #CardioObstetrics and its importance.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4mNO4Pr

#ACCRepOB
#ACCCVT
#CardioSky

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 4h

🔴 High BP affects ~50% of U.S. adults.

🆕 2025 ACC/AHA Guideline reaffirms <130/80 mm Hg goal & updates risk tools, prevention & resistant HTN care.

Summary in #CardiologyMag → https://bit.ly/4q2GBP5

#Hypertension #ClinicalGuidelines #CardioSky

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 6h

🫀 The ACC has launched Transform HF Care: New Horizons in Treatment: a 🆕 initiative helping clinicians stay at the forefront of #HeartFailure management.

Read more about the initiative here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Wtk9RD

#CardioSky #HFpEF #CardioSmart

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 7h

🏆 Congratulations to the #ACCMidEast abstract competition winners! Their research explores:
📊 Non-HDL-C levels in Middle Eastern #ASCVD patients
🫀 LVMI impact on RV impairment
🔬Comparative efficacy of imaging agents in detecting #cvCAD

🔗 https://bit.ly/3WnSt0v

#ACCIntl

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 1d

It's Hill Day at #ACCLegConf 2025! 🏛️ CV clinicians met with nearly 300 congressional offices to champion policies that support high-quality care.

See how we're shaping CV care through action ⬇️ #ACCAdvocacy

American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 1d

🔑 New Scientific Statement: Inflammation plays a key role in #ASCVD.

Fred Kusumoto, MD, FACC, highlights recommendations for screening, prevention & treatment.

Watch the video 🎥 and read more here: https://bit.ly/46VIeoX

#JACC #cvPrev @JACCJournals

American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 1d

3️⃣ studies published across @JACCJournals explore outcomes in pts w/ prior intracranial hemorrhage + those w/ prior ischemic #stroke despite oral anticoagulation, two of which used #LAAORegistry data.

Explore: https://bit.ly/47d4AUo

#JACCAdvances
#JACCCEP
#NCDR

Comparing Claims Data to Stroke and Bleeding in the NCDR Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Registry

Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Patients With a History of Ischemic Stroke Despite Oral Anticoagulant

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Patients With Prior Intracranial Hemorrhage

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 1d

Tech-enabled care isn’t about the tech. It’s about people, process & impact.
From #EHR lessons to #AI-powered ECGs, discover how clinicians are shaping the future of cardiovascular care.

Read the Oct. cover story in #CardiologyMag ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pYhZai

#ACCInnovation

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 1d

🆕 #CardiologyMag article spotlights global collaboration 🌐. Read how #ACCLeadership, including #ACCPresdient @ChrisKramerMD, represented the ACC at #ESCCongress, meeting with global society and international #ACCChapters and participating in sessions ➡️ https://bit.ly/3KzDZIn

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 2d

When compared with SAPT, #DAPT after valve-in-valve #TAVI to treat surgical bioprosthesis dysfunction may be associated with a lower 1-year #stroke incidence, according to a study published in #JACCINT. 📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/4o5Q8De

American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 2d

“The ACC exists because of and for our more than 60,000 members from around the world,” says #ACCPresident @chriskramermd.bsky.social.

“Members are at the heart of our community, and this community is growing!” Learn how to get involved with #ACCAdvocacy 👉 https://bit.ly/3KCs8t1 #ACCLegConf

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 2d

ACC CEO Cathy Gates welcomes #ACCLegConf 2025 attendees to Washington, DC, kicking off deep dive educational sessions, networking & more! "The next two days are a chance to build on our #ACCAdvocacy legacy and continue to shape the future of CV care.”

🔎 https://bit.ly/4o5M5XE

American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 3d

A lot of questions about #AI and #ACCInnovation here at #ACCLegConf 2025! Did you know the ACC has an Artificial Intelligence Resource Center?

Explore it here today ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VQaDb3

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 3d

Heading into Legislative Conference 2025 and #ACCBOG Chair David E. Winchester, MD, MS, FACC @drdavemd.bsky.social opens the pre-conference sessions to a packed house.

Let us know you're attending and share your highlights using #ACCLegConf and #ACCAdvocacy!

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 3d

#ACCMidEast: That’s a wrap! 🎉 With more than 100 expert faculty from 13 countries and 1300+ attendees, the conference explored some of the most pressing topics in #CVD through insightful discussions, critical debates, and meaningful engagement.

See you next year in Amman, Jordan! #ACCIntl

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 3d

Among patients undergoing coronary angiography (CAG), using virtual reality during the procedure relieved anxiety and promoted more stable vital signs, according to research presented during #ACCMidEast.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pWqbb3

#ACCIntl #CardioSky #MedSky

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 4d

It's time to reserve your spot at #ACC26! Find more details in this #CardiologyMag article ➡️ https://bit.ly/4nzaZiz

Get ready to:
🔗 Connect with peers and leading experts from around the world
🔎 Explore the latest guidelines and advances in CV medicine
💡 Gain insights to improve your daily practice

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 4d

#ACCPresident @chriskramermd.bsky.social wraps up Day 2 at #ACCMidEast, reflecting on a day filled with insights, innovation, and global collaboration 🌎 from advances in multimodality imaging to key discussions in #cvPrev, and more.

#ACCIntl #CardioSky #MedSky

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 4d

#ACCMidEast: New immigrants to the U.S. have a lower prevalence of #CVD risk factors than individuals born in the U.S., but these risk factors increase the longer they live in the U.S., a so-called "healthy immigrant effect".

Learn more: https://bit.ly/46N14Pa

#ACCIntl #cvPrev #CardioSky #MedSky

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 5d

The Oct issue of #CardiologyMag is packed. What's inside?

🤖 #AI as an ally in CV care
💙 #CardioSmart evolution
🩺 New HTN guidelines insights
💉 Adult immunization guidance
🌍 #ESCCongress 2025

Read it all ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gTRLS0

#ACCInnovation #ClinicalGuidelines #Hypertension

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 5d

Gain real-world strategies to manage #CVD during pregnancy at #ACCCardioOB! 📅 Oct 17–19 | Heart House, DC or virtual

🔖 Keynote: Dr. Annette K. Ansong on pediatric CVD risk

View the full agenda & register now 👉 https://bit.ly/3I7NtsU

#CardioObstetrics #CardioSky #MedSky

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 5d

What a fantastic start to #ACCMidEast! Highlights included talks on heart failure and cardiovascular inflammation, along with interactive learning and great networking.

Looking forward to Day 2! 👀

#ACCIntl #CardioSky #MedSky

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American College of Cardiology @accintouch.bsky.social · 6d

📢 Last Chance to Submit ACC.26 Science

#ACC26 is where groundbreaking research, real-world cases, and innovative care converge. Don’t miss your chance to share your research in person in New Orleans.

⏳ Deadline: Today, Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. ET ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pH6yn6

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