CARDIOPROGRESS
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Simulation deficit in cardiology training: a missed opportunity for the modern trainee Cardiology training today exists in a paradox. As the specialty becomes more complex, particularly in procedural domains, the time and resources available to train new cardiologists have dwindled. Simulation has become an increasingly important component of modern cardiology training, offering a safe, structured and reproducible environment in which clinical skills can be developed and refined.1 The term simulation encompasses a broad spectrum of educational approaches, ranging from focused task training to high-fidelity scenario-based learning.

Shingles vaccine protects against cardiovascular diseases Shingles vaccination reduced major adverse cardiac events and secondary cardiovascular outcomes for patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to new research.

Heart failure evidence update 2026 The interval since the 2021 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines and 2022 American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/Heart Failure Society of America (AHA/ACC/HFSA) Guidelines publications has witnessed an unprecedented volume of evidence that substantially expands the therapeutic landscape across the entire ejection fraction spectrum.

Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults in 2026 The 2026 Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults, developed by the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Chest Physicians, the American College of Embolology et al.

Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia The new 2026 ACC/AHA/AACVPR et al. Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia have been published. These guidelines address the assessment, treatment, and monitoring of individuals with dyslipidemia, including high blood cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, and elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]. These new guidelines address primary, secondary, and primary prevention, provide guidance for care of adults and children, reinstate risk-based treatment targets for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and replace the 2018 AHA/ACC/Multisociety Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines.

Quadpill Strategy Gains Ground in Hypertension Several new antihypertensive agents are reshaping the therapeutic strategies for patients with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension. Agents such as baxdrostat, the first selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor, and aprocitentan, a dual endothelin receptor A and B antagonist, are paving the way for new drug combinations and a more personalized approach to blood pressure control.

Heart Risks Rise, Care Lags: New Stats Expose Harsh Truths Researchers compiled a national data report on the burden, quality of care, and mortality trends for major cardiovascular risk factors and conditions in the US.

Updated recommendations for adults with congenital heart defects On December 18, updated guidelines for management of adults with congenital heart disease, developed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) in conjunction with several other societies, were published in Circulation and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Can Interventional EP Go Outpatient? Is interventional electrophysiology poised for a paradigm shift? The American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society may think so. In a joint scientific statement, they offer guidance on performing certain procedures, such as cardiac ablation, in facilities that provide same-day surgical care without the need for hospital admission.

New Pediatric CPR Guidelines: Key Updates for Clinicians More than 7,000 community-acquired cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year. New methods are aimed at restoring breathing, clearing clogged airways and improving survival.