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09/10/2026

In patients with possible myocarditis, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging may offer important prognostic insight beyond diagnosis alone.

In a study of 787 patients, atrial long-axis shortening on CMR independently predicted major adverse cardiovascular events, with below-median LA-LAS associated with more than twice the risk over 3.5 years.

These findings suggest atrial functional measures may help refine risk stratification in patients being evaluated for myocarditis.

Read more: https://ow.ly/4wfZ50ZBC93

09/08/2026

Waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio can provide important diagnostic and prognostic insight beyond conventional BMI categories alone, which may not fully capture cardiovascular risk.

A JACC Special Issue on Obesity explores how these additional measures can help refine risk assessment and support a more complete understanding of the relationship between adiposity and .

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wYrOrJ

09/04/2026

Women remain underrepresented in authorship and leadership roles across structural heart disease clinical trials, raising important questions about who is helping shape the cardiovascular evidence base.

Targeted efforts and policies to diversify trial leadership may help address downstream inequities in research priorities, evidence generation, and ultimately patient care.

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

09/03/2026

🎧 Explore key takeaways from the VESALIUS-CV trial with Drs. Nanette Kass Wenger and Nicholas Marston in this Lite episode.

The discussion offers expert perspective on the trial findings and what they may mean for cardiovascular prevention and clinical practice.

Tune in here: https://bit.ly/4qeMadX

09/01/2026

Device embolization is a rare but serious consideration during left atrial appendage occlusion and subsequent peri-device leak closure.

Two related cases in JACC: Case Reports highlight these procedural risks, including Amulet occluder embolization and vascular occluder embolization during leak closure. The cases reinforce the importance of careful planning, imaging, and procedural strategy when managing complex LAAO scenarios.

Read more: https://ow.ly/vMpB50ZBC1H

08/26/2026

🔎 The August 29 agenda offers several ways to plan the day.

Guideline updates. Multidisciplinary complex cases. Cardiovascular surgery and clinical AI. FIT Jeopardy. Pediatric cardiology. Left atrial appendage closure. General cardiology takeaways. Cardio-oncology pearls.

Which session is first on your list?

View the complete program and register at https://www.moacc.org

08/24/2026

📅 The 2026 Missouri ACC Scientific Session is this Saturday.

Registration, the networking breakfast and exhibitor visits begin at 7:00 a.m. The Missouri ACC Update starts at 7:45 a.m., followed by the ACC Board of Governors Update and the Preventive Cardiology keynote.

📍 Wyndham Executive Center, 2200 Interstate 70 Drive SW, Columbia.

Review the agenda and complete registration at https://www.moacc.org

08/21/2026

👥 The Missouri ACC Scientific Session is designed for the entire cardiovascular care team.

The August 29 program offers 6.25 hours of accredited education, with credit opportunities for physicians, nurses and members of the interprofessional care team.

Registration includes the educational program, materials, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch.

Bring the team to Columbia for a day of practical cardiovascular education.

Register at https://www.moacc.org

08/18/2026

🩺 The afternoon specialty session on August 29 covers four distinct areas of cardiovascular care.

Maria Kiaffas, MD, PhD, FACC, will lead the pediatric cardiology topic.

Chetan Huded, MD, FACC, will present updates in left atrial appendage closure, moderated by Chirag Bavishi, MD, FACC.

Mary Beth Fisher, DO, will share Top 10 Takeaways for the General Cardiologist.

Joshua Mitchell, MD, FACC, will close with Top 10 Takeaways: Cardio-Oncology Pearls.

Which afternoon topic is at the top of your list?

Register at https://www.moacc.org

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