Latest in Cardiology from ACC.org

• Heart Failure Medication Recommendations During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
  Managing heart failure (HF) during pregnancy and breastfeeding presents unique challenges due to physiological changes that can exacerbate HF symptoms. Increased blood volume and cardiac output, particularly in the late second and early third trimesters, can place additional strain on the heart.
• Prevalence and Outcomes of PCI Performed at Facilities Without On-Site Cardiac Surgery | NCDR Study
  The number of sites providing PCI without on-site cardiac surgery (no-SOS) has doubled from 2009 to 2021, now accounting for almost one-half of PCI-capable facilities in the U.S., and risk-adjusted in-hospital outcomes for PCI by SOS status were similar, according to a Brief Report published April 28 in JACC.
• Joint Statement from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, American College of Cardiology, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons on Aortic Valve Replacement Decision-Making
  The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI), American College of Cardiology (ACC), and Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), on May 1, released the following joint statement in response to recent media coverage about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) and Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (SAVR):...
• ACC Practice Made Perfect: Workforce, Culture and Patient-Centered Leadership
  This episode, sponsored by the CV Management Section, focuses on the evolving workforce challenges within cardiovascular care and the leadership approaches that help teams thrive.
• Guest Editorial | The Magic of ACC.26: Science, Community and a New Era of Learning
  There are scientific meetings – and then there is ACC.26 in New Orleans. From the opening moments, we intentionally designed an experience to engage, connect and transform.