JACC Specialty Journals

American College of Cardiology

In this podcast series, editors-in-chief from the JACC family of specialty journals provide highlights and summarize key findings for select issues. Published by the American College of Cardiology, the JACC Journals publish peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of cardiovascular disease, including original clinical studies, translational investigations with clear clinical relevance, state-of-the art papers, and review articles. They are top ranked for impact factor and their manuscripts are among the most covered by media outlets, most talked about on social media, and most read online. read less

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JACC: Case Reports - TEER for SAM of the Mitral Valve and Flail Posterior Mitral Leaflet: One Clip Solution

JACC: Case Reports - TEER for SAM of the Mitral Valve and Flail Posterior Mitral Leaflet: One Clip Solution

JACC: Case Reports Associate Editor Maurizio Taramasso, MD, PhD, joins author Brinder S Kanda, MD, FACC to discuss their case presented at AHA and published in JACC: Case Reports. In this case, an 83-year-old female with decompensated heart failure was found to have HOCM with SAM of the mitral valve and a large P2 flail segment with ruptured cords. TEER was performed resulting in mild MR and resolution of the prior LVOT gradient. The case supports TEER for patients with medication-refractory HOCM.

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JACC: Case Reports - TEER for SAM of the Mitral Valve and Flail Posterior Mitral Leaflet: One Clip Solution

JACC: Case Reports - TEER for SAM of the Mitral Valve and Flail Posterior Mitral Leaflet: One Clip Solution

JACC: Case Reports Associate Editor Maurizio Taramasso, MD, PhD, joins author Brinder S Kanda, MD, FACC to discuss their case presented at AHA and published in JACC: Case Reports. In this case, an 83-year-old female with decompensated heart failure was found to have HOCM with SAM of the mitral valve and a large P2 flail segment with ruptured cords. TEER was performed resulting in mild MR and resolution of the prior LVOT gradient. The case supports TEER for patients with medication-refractory HOCM.

Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease: Bridging a Cultural Divide

Traditional Chinese Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease: Bridging a Cultural Divide

What is the current state of evidence behind the use of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of cardiovascular disease? Dr. Iokfai Cheang sheds light on this topic through both a clinical and research lens as we discuss the Luobing theory of traditional Chinese medicine.

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Dr. Danyan Xu is a chief physician, professor, and the director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University. She shares insights into cardiac rehabilitation. Moderated by Dr. Zhangling Chen.

JACC: Heart Failure - Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate in HFrEF and Hyperkalemia: REALIZE-K Design and Baseline Characteristics

JACC: Heart Failure - Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate in HFrEF and Hyperkalemia: REALIZE-K Design and Baseline Characteristics

Novi Yanti Sari, MD, social media editor of JACC: Heart Failure, discusses a recently published original research paper that explored new ways to manage hyperkalemia in patients with HFrEF.

JACC: Heart Failure - Optimizing Triage of Ambulatory Patients With Advanced Heart Failure: 2-Year Outcomes From REVIVAL

JACC: Heart Failure - Optimizing Triage of Ambulatory Patients With Advanced Heart Failure: 2-Year Outcomes From REVIVAL

Nikhil Narang, MD, social media editor of JACC: Heart Failure, discusses a recently published original research paper on the clinical trajectory of patients with advanced ambulatory heart failure in the REVIVAL trial.

JACC: Heart Failure - Randomized Trial of Cholesterol Lowering With Evolocumab for Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy in Heart Transplant Recipients

JACC: Heart Failure - Randomized Trial of Cholesterol Lowering With Evolocumab for Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy in Heart Transplant Recipients

JACC Heart Failure Associate Editor Sean Pinney, MD, discusses a recently published original research paper that explores the results of a randomized controlled trial to test whether evolocumab reduces the burden of cardiac allograft vasculopathy.

JACC: Asia - November 2024 Issue Brief Summary

JACC: Asia - November 2024 Issue Brief Summary

In this episode of the JACC: Asia podcast, Editor-in-Chief Jian'an Wang provides a concise summary of the November 2024 issue, featuring five impactful studies on cardiovascular and metabolic health in Asian populations. Highlights include research on patient mismatch after aortic valve replacement, outcomes of mitral valve repair, and genetic links between lipid levels and type 2 diabetes risk, underscoring the importance of personalized healthcare approaches for Asian patients.

JACC: Asia - Update on Prosthesis–Patient Mismatch Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Asian Patients

JACC: Asia - Update on Prosthesis–Patient Mismatch Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Asian Patients

In this episode of the JACC: Asia podcast, Cheol Hyun Lee explores the prognostic impact of patient-prosthesis mismatch (PPM) following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in Asian patients, who tend to have smaller annular sizes compared to Western populations. The study highlights that while severe PPM occurs in only 1.3% of patients, it is significantly linked to a higher risk of heart failure hospitalization, underscoring the need for personalized treatment approaches in Asia to reduce the risk of severe PPM.

JACC: Asia - Association of Prepregnancy Cardiometabolic Factors With Gestational Diabetes Among Asian Populations in the United States

JACC: Asia - Association of Prepregnancy Cardiometabolic Factors With Gestational Diabetes Among Asian Populations in the United States

In this episode of the JACC: Asia podcast, Professor Hao-Min Cheng discusses a study on the association between pre-pregnancy cardiometabolic factors and the risk of gestational diabetes among Asian populations in the U.S., revealing that higher BMI and hypertension significantly increase the risk. The study also highlights that Asian Americans, despite having lower rates of obesity and hypertension, face a notably higher prevalence of gestational diabetes, emphasizing the need for further research on body fat distribution and early glucose screening to better manage this risk.

JACC: Asia - Brief Introduction - 1-Year Outcomes of Fourth-Generation Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Japan From the EXPAND G4 Study

JACC: Asia - Brief Introduction - 1-Year Outcomes of Fourth-Generation Mitral Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair in Japan From the EXPAND G4 Study

In this episode of the JACC: Asia podcast, Editor-in-Chief Jian'an Wang examines the EXPAND G4 study and evaluates the one-year outcomes of the first-generation Edge-to-Edge mitral valve repair device in 95 Japanese patients, demonstrating a 100% implantation success rate and significant improvements in mitral regurgitation severity and functional capacity. These promising results underscore the potential of this device to deliver excellent clinical outcomes for Asian patients with mitral valve disease.

JACC: Asia - Brief Introduction - Association of Prepregnancy Cardiometabolic Factors With Gestational Diabetes Among Asian Populations in the United States

JACC: Asia - Brief Introduction - Association of Prepregnancy Cardiometabolic Factors With Gestational Diabetes Among Asian Populations in the United States

In this episode of the JACC: Asia podcast, Editor-in-Chief Jian'an Wang examines the link between pre-pregnancy cardiometabolic factors, such as BMI and hypertension, and the risk of gestational diabetes among Asian populations in the United States. The findings highlight the elevated prevalence of gestational diabetes in these groups and stress the need for early screening and intervention to improve outcomes for high-risk patients.

JACC: Asia - Brief Introduction - Early Cryoablation After First Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation Reduces Arrhythmia Recurrence in Heart Failure Patients

JACC: Asia - Brief Introduction - Early Cryoablation After First Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation Reduces Arrhythmia Recurrence in Heart Failure Patients

In this episode of the JACC: Asia podcast, Editor-in-Chief Jian'an Wang examines a large-scale study revealing that early ablation for atrial fibrillation significantly reduces the risk of arrhythmia recurrence in heart failure patients, compared to delayed ablation. While timing of the procedure didn't affect mortality or heart failure hospitalization rates, these findings emphasize the importance of timely intervention for better long-term outcomes in this patient group.

JACC: Asia - Brief Introduction - Genetic Associations of Lipids and Lipid-Modifying Drug Targets With Type 2 Diabetes in the Chinese Population

JACC: Asia - Brief Introduction - Genetic Associations of Lipids and Lipid-Modifying Drug Targets With Type 2 Diabetes in the Chinese Population

In this episode of the JACC: Asia podcast, Editor-in-Chief Jian'an Wang examines a study which explores the genetic links between lipid levels and type 2 diabetes risk in the Chinese population, using data from the Quinson community cohort. The findings suggest that lower genetic risk scores for LDL-C and triglycerides are associated with a higher risk of diabetes, highlighting the need for personalized lipid management strategies, especially in light of the potential risks of long-term APOC inhibitor use.

JACC: Asia - Brief Introduction - Update on Prosthesis–Patient Mismatch Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Asian Patients

JACC: Asia - Brief Introduction - Update on Prosthesis–Patient Mismatch Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in Asian Patients

In this podcast, Editor-in-Chief Jian'an Wang discusses the ongoing debate over patient-prosthesis mismatch (PPM) following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), highlighting conflicting findings between Western and Asian cohorts. Recent data from the updated Ocean TAVR registry suggests that severe PPM is an independent risk factor for long-term mortality and rehospitalization, underscoring the need for personalized device selection to improve outcomes, particularly in patients with smaller annuli and larger body surface areas.

JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions - IVUS-Guided vs Angiography-Guided PCI in Patients With Diabetes With Acute Coronary Syndromes: The IVUS-ACS Trial

JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions - IVUS-Guided vs Angiography-Guided PCI in Patients With Diabetes With Acute Coronary Syndromes: The IVUS-ACS Trial

In this episode, Dr. Abdullah Al-Abcha and Dr. Shao-Liang Chen, discusses the groundbreaking findings of the Ivis ACS trial, which compares Ivis-guided versus angiography-guided PCI in diabetic patients with acute coronary syndrome. The results reveal a significant reduction in target vessel failure for Ivis-guided procedures, underscoring the need for updated guidelines and future research to improve outcomes in this high-risk population.

JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions - Association of Physician Certification and Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions - Association of Physician Certification and Outcomes Among Patients Undergoing Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

Abdullah Al-Abcha, MD, social media editor of JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, and Amit N. Vora, MD, MPH, FACC, discuss a recently published original research paper reporting the association of physician certification and outcomes among patients undergoing left atrial appendage occlusion.

JACC: Advances - Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Severe Aortic Stenosis Referred for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Compared to Controls

JACC: Advances - Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Severe Aortic Stenosis Referred for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Compared to Controls

Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on lipoprotein(a) levels in severe aortic stenosis referred for transcatheter aortic valve implantation compared to controls.

JACC Edge Podcast - Innovations in Interventional Cardiology: Frightfully Delightful!

JACC Edge Podcast - Innovations in Interventional Cardiology: Frightfully Delightful!

In this episode of the JACC Edge podcast, hosts Pratik Doshi and Dr. Manesh Patel explore the frontiers of interventional cardiology, emphasizing the crucial role of innovation and digital tools like AI in improving patient outcomes. Dr. Patel shares insights on the importance of bridging clinical practice and research, as well as fostering community engagement to enhance health equity and access in cardiology.

JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology - Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Pathogenic TTN Variants

JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology - Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Pathogenic TTN Variants

Emile Daoud, MD, Associate Editor of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology discusses a recently published original research paper on Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Pathogenic TTN Variants.

JACC: Advances - Clinical Course and Treatment of Patients With Apical Aneurysms Due to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

JACC: Advances - Clinical Course and Treatment of Patients With Apical Aneurysms Due to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances discusses a recently published original research paper on clinical course and treatment of patients with apical aneurysms due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.