http://www.acc.org/Feed/LatestCardiology?topicID=8d7f3960-0beb-4a23-b87d-661262d0bb4f ACC Feed: Latest in Cardiology en /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2026/09/21/11/26/Whole-Grain Higher whole-grain intake was associated with improvements in multiple cardiometabolic risk factors in a meta-analysis of randomized trials published Sept. 15 in EHJ. The largest effects were generally seen at whole-grain intakes of about 60-100 g/day. 1790025600000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/09/21/17/24/Beyond-Calcium South Asian (SA) individuals experience a disproportionate burden of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and this excess risk is not fully explained by traditional risk factors. 1790016900000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/09/18/13/43/ACC-Quality-Summit-Abstract-Winners With a record-breaking number of abstract submissions, the quality improvement projects presented at ACC Quality Summit 2026 reflect an ongoing commitment to improve cardiovascular care through innovation, collaboration and quality. Read on for highlights from the top ePosters. 1789753380000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/09/18/15/54/cardiacast_18sep2026 In this CardiaCast episode, Kevin M. Alexander, MD is joined by Sarah Cuddy, MBBCh, to discuss the latest clinical data for investigational therapies and available treatments for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), as well as the potential implications of these findings on clinical practice and future clinical studies. 1789747140000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/09/18/13/43/ACC-Names-ACC28-and-ACC29-CV-Team-Lead The ACC has named Maureen Knechtel, DMSc, PA-C, as the Annual Scientific Session Cardiovascular (CV) Team Lead for ACC.28 and ACC.29. In her new role, she will help guide the development of educational content and programming that highlights the vital contributions of the entire cardiovascular care team and supports interprofessional collaboration across the ACC community. 1789739940000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2026/09/16/15/19/Addressing-Structural-CV-Workforce-Changes Population aging is expected to increase demand for cardiovascular care in the U.S., and a recent report published in JACC: Advances found that cardiologists per 100,000 U.S. population declined alongside substantial workforce aging, despite modest increases in total cardiologist numbers. 1789737780000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2026/09/16/15/19/SDOH-Advisory Most major cardiovascular disease risk factors and conditions will increase by 2050 in the U.S., with disparities remaining most pronounced among lower-income populations, people with less education, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, according to a Social Drivers of Health (SDOH) Advisory published in JACC: Advances. 1789737780000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/09/16/18/36/Celebrating-One-Courageous-Idea-That-Changed-Cardiovascular-Medicine-Forever On Sept. 16, 1977, Andreas Gruentzig, MD, performed the first successful coronary angioplasty in Zurich, Switzerland. With a small balloon catheter, an extraordinary vision and the courage to challenge what was then considered possible, he opened a new chapter in the treatment of coronary artery disease. 1789654080000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/09/16/18/36/ACC-Submits-Comments-on-2027-Medicare-Physician-Fee-Schedule-Proposed-Rule The ACC submitted formal written comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule on Sept. 10. 1789651200000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2026/09/16/15/19/FinACAF Patients with atrial flutter only (AFL-only) had a 40% lower risk of ischemic stroke than those with atrial fibrillation only (AFib-only), based on results from the FinACAF study published Sept. 3 in EHJ. 1789650840000 Articles and Stories