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- Roxana Mehran, MD, Appointed 74th President of American College of Cardiology at 2026 New Orleans Congress
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Research
Dr. Roxana Mehran of Mount Sinai has been named the President of the American College of Cardiology, becoming the first female cardiologist from the institution to hold the positio...
- New Medical Standards Push Blood Pressure Targets Below 120 Systolic to Combat Heart Disease and Dementia
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Health
Updated clinical guidelines from major medical associations are moving toward more aggressive blood pressure management, targeting systolic readings below 120 for many adults. This...
- New Medical Guidelines Recommend Aggressive Early Intervention and Lower Cholesterol Targets to Curb Global Heart Disease Deaths
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Health
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association have released an updated framework for managing dyslipidemia, introducing the PREVENT-ASCVD risk calculator. The g...