Latest in Cardiology from ACC.org

• Explore NCDR Science Presented at HRS 2026
  Several abstracts being presented at HRS 2026 in Chicago are using NCDR data. The research explores trends and outcomes related to irrigated radiofrequency catheters for accessory pathway ablation in pediatric patients, ICD procedures in patients with ventricular assist devices, and intracardiac echocardiography...
• ACC Practice Made Perfect: Optimizing Operations and Financial Sustainability in Cardiovascular Programs
  In this episode sponsored by the CV Management Section, we explore how cardiovascular programs can strengthen operational performance and support long-term financial sustainability.
• In Memoriam: Eugene Braunwald, MD, MACC
  Eugene Braunwald, MD, MACC, passed away April 22, 2026, at the age of 96. Braunwald, a long-time member of the ACC and scholar, leader and mentor has often been referred to as the father of modern cardiology for his groundbreaking work in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and other specialties.
• Does Compliance With Cardiac Performance Measures Improve Real-World Outcomes in Ambulatory Care?
  Practice-level compliance with the heart failure (HF) composite measure as well as individual measures related to beta-blocker and ACE inhibitor/ARB use were associated with decreased risk of death or hospitalization, according to a recent study published in American Heart Journal.
• POST-SCD Investigations Provide Insights Into Community Burden of SCD
  The community burden of sudden cardiac death (SCD) was the topic of two separate studies presented at HRS 2026 and simultaneously published in JACC.