http://www.acc.org/Feed?clinicalTopicID=8bf30cda-f1ad-4ac5-aba0-91e57241c655 Clinical Topic Feed: Arrhythmias and Clinical EP en /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/10/07/14/58/eagles-eye-view-07oct2026 In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at how the most recent perioperative guideline published in 2024 remains valid and current. 1791385140000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2026/10/05/20/22/Racial-Ethnic-and-Place-Based-Disparities-in-CVD-Mortality Despite sustained declines in overall cardiovascular disease mortality in the U.S., racial, ethnic and place-based disparities persist, with mortality varying far more across counties than states, according to a county-by-cause-by-population analysis published in JACC. 1791383400000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2026/10/05/20/22/Stellate-Ganglion-Block Preemptive left stellate ganglion block (SGB) was associated with a reduced incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) within five postoperative days in patients undergoing CABG with cardiopulmonary bypass, according to results from a prospective controlled trial published Sept. 29 in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. 1791378000000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/10/01/01/Editors-Corner It takes longer than we'd like to gain confidence in new percutaneous technology. Twenty years after Andreas Grüntzig's first coronary PTCA, we were still debating whether stents were good or bad. Now we're wondering about a return to balloons alone – albeit drug-coated. So it has been with left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). 1790857200000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/10/01/01/Cover-Story Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has become the most performed structural heart procedure in the U.S., with an estimated >700,000 procedures completed to date and volumes climbing sharply every year. 1790857140000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/10/01/01/New-in-Clinical-Guidance The 2026 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway (ECDP) for the Management of Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) reflects a significant evolution in how HFpEF is understood and treated. 1790856840000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/10/01/01/QII The electrophysiology (EP) field has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. Advances in left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation and outpatient procedural care have expanded treatment options for patients while improving safety and outcomes. 1790856780000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/10/01/01/Online-Exclusive-NCDR ACC's NCDR suite of registries turns real-world clinical data into actionable insights that help hospitals, practices and clinicians advance the quality of cardiovascular care. From informing research to identifying opportunities for improvement, 1790856720000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2022/01/01/01/01/ACC-Featured-Jobs Ready to explore a new professional opportunity? Browse the list below of featured jobs and take the next step in your career! 1790848980000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2026/09/29/12/22/Joint-Guideline After evaluating new evidence published over the last two years on perioperative cardiovascular management of patients following noncardiac surgery, the ACC/AHA Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines has determined that the most recent perioperative guideline published in 2024 “remains valid and current.” Read the full guideline published in JACC. 1790704680000 Articles and Stories