Study: Atrial fibrillation affects three times more Americans than previously estimated

Editor's Note Research shows atrial fibrillation (Afib), a heart rhythm disorder, affects 10.5 million US adults—three times more than previously believed, HealthDay News reported September 12. The article focuses on a study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.…

ACC launches new data registry for cardiac care in ASCs

Editor's Note The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has introduced the CV ASC Registry Suite, a pioneering data registry targeting cardiac procedures at ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), Cardiovascular Business February 13 reports. This initiative marks a significant development that reflects the trend of cardiac care shifting from hospitals to ASCs.…

Millions misclassified due to improper blood pressure measurements

Editor's Note Several million patients may be misclassified as having hypertension because they are not sitting according to recommended guidelines when measurements are taken, according to new findings in The Lancet published September 14. The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology advise that when health care professionals take…

Study: Atrial fibrillation affects three times more Americans than previously estimated

ACC launches new data registry for cardiac care in ASCs

Millions misclassified due to improper blood pressure measurements

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