Main results of the 2023 European Society of Cardiology Congress
The next annual Congress of the European Society of Cardiology was held in a hybrid format (onsite and online) from August 25 to 28, 2023 inAmsterdam (Netherlands). About 31,000 specialists from 150 countries took part in the event. Traditionally, the most anticipated events at the congress are the scientific HOT LINE sessions, where the results of the most important clinical trials are presented for the first time.clinical trials. This year, participants had the opportunity to learn about 29 specially selected randomised trials in 9 sessions over 4 days.
ESC Issues First Comprehensive Cardiomyopathy Guidelines
The European Society of Cardiology has released new guidelines for cardiomyopathies, their first major comprehensive international guidelines to address diagnosis and treatment of the broad causes of heart muscle dysfunction.
AHA/ACC Issue Updated Chronic Coronary Disease Guidelines
The latest clinical practice guideline for managing patients with chronic coronary disease (CCD) takes an evidence-based and patient-centered approach to care and includes key updates on revascularization, beta-blocker use, and routine functional and anatomic testing.
Developed by the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC), and other specialty societies, the 2023 guideline both updates and consolidates ACC/AHA guidelines previously published in 2012 and 2014 for the management of patients with stable ischemic heart disease.
New AHA/ACC Performance, Quality Metrics for Coronary Revascularization
The American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC), in collaboration with several other professional organizations, have published the first comprehensive set of performance and quality measures specific for coronary artery revascularization.
US News Ranks Top Cardiology, Heart Surgery Hospitals
Cleveland Clinic in Ohio is once again the number-one hospital for cardiology and heart surgery, according to US News & World Report latest rankings.
In the magazine's 2023-2024 list, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, takes over the number-two spot from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, which drops to No. 3. Cedars-Sinai held the number-three spot on last year's rankings.
Career paths for cardiologists in industry: pharmaceutical, medical insurance, health technology and management consulting
Cardiologists have opportunities to transition to different roles outside of traditional clinical care. In this article, we describe the potential opportunities for cardiologists in pharmaceutical, medical insurance, health technology and management consulting. We highlight some unique considerations for each industry and discuss a strategic approach to engage in these opportunities.
New AHA Statement on Ischemia After Cardiac Surgery
The American Heart Association (AHA) outlines "considerations" on the management of acute postoperative myocardial ischemia (PMI) after cardiac surgery in a scientific statement.
New ESH Hypertension Guidelines Aim for Simplified Message
The European Society of Hypertension (ESH) has released updated and expanded guidelines for the management of hypertension.
The international activities of the Cardioprogress Foundation are expanding
The Cardioprogress Foundation expands its international activities. A register of 7 thousand experts and an opinion of leaders from 46 countries of the world has been created.
Innovative technologies in medicine. International Congress DATS 2023 (Baku, Azerbaijan)
From June 17 to June 22, 2023, the International Congress DATS 2023 was held in the capital of Azerbaijan in Baku, organized by the Tabib (State Administration for Medical Territorial Services of Azerbaijan).