American College of Cardiology

Lipid management remains a cornerstone of secondary prevention in , with increasingly strong evidence supporting its central role across all vascular territories, including coronary, cerebrovascular, and peripheral arterial beds.

The 2024 ACC/AHA/Multisociety Guideline for the Management of Lower Extremity and the 2026 ACC/AHA/Multisociety Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia collectively represent a major paradigm shift toward more aggressive, unified, and prevention-driven lipid-lowering strategies. From a vascular medicine perspective, where clinicians routinely manage patients with systemic atherosclerosis, these updates are transformative.

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When information is everywhere, credibility is everything. The just-released Clarivate Journal Impact Factors for 2025 reflect the continued strength, reach and relevance of and the entire family of .

Congratulations to each of the journals and their respective Editors and Boards for continuing to innovate and raise the bar when it comes to publishing trusted, high-quality, clinically relevant science that is shaping cardiovascular care today and into the future. 👏 👏 👏 https://bit.ly/43nTHwF

Congrats to VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on your recent Chest Pain Center !

This achievement demonstrates your team's commitment to . See more accredited sites at ➡️ https://bit.ly/4vJ0v3M

From publication to practice, the ACC has developed a suite of tools and resources to help translate the CKM Syndrome Guideline into everyday clinical practice. Use a 🆕 infographic to explain how the heart and kidneys work together, why monitoring both matters and what tests can help identify problems early. Available for use in waiting rooms, exam rooms or as a handout, the infographic also highlights the importance of managing blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, weight and kidney health to reduce the risk of future complications.

Check out the CardioSmart Kidneys and Your Heart Hub to learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4e2T0Pg

The ACC and Korean Society of Cardiology (KSC) hosted the 2026 Together with KSC Spring Conference in Gyeongju, South Korea, in April. The conference brought together leading experts and cardiovascular clinicians from Asia and across the globe to examine emerging trends and evidence-based approaches to the prevention and management of heart disease. 🌎

Read the highlights in 👉 https://bit.ly/4gfLcLo

That’s a wrap! 👏 The Fuster Prevention Forum brought together evidence, education, and interactive learning to advance . Attendees engaged with the 4️⃣ pillars of prevention, explored strategies for implementation, sustainability, and real-world impact, and gained practical tools for action. 🎬

The cohort will participate in a webinar later in the year to assess progress, foster community and share best practices.

Interested in joining the next cohort? Sign-up for updates ➡️ https://bit.ly/43xXuat

MUSC Health - Orangeburg now has Cardiac Cath Lab . 🏆

Thank you for your tireless commitment to high-quality care in the Cath Lab and beyond! View more sites dedicated to cardiovascular excellence at 🔎 https://bit.ly/4vJ0v3M

Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC, shares highlights from the first-ever CKM Syndrome Guideline during a joint session at CardioAlex. Access the guideline in JACC Journals: https://bit.ly/4xpxfRq