http://www.acc.org/Feed?clinicalTopicID=f53dd214-394c-402f-8fcb-928c795490ac Clinical Topic Feed: Sports and Exercise Cardiology en /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/2026/09/03/15/11/ACC-AHA-Scientific-Statement-Focuses-on-CV-Risk-Evaluation-Management-For-Tactical-Athletes A new ACC/AHA Scientific Statement provides the first comprehensive framework for cardiovascular evaluation and management of tactical athletes, including the more than 4 million Americans currently serving as military personnel, firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS professionals, pilots and astronauts. 1788458400000 Articles and Stories https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.07.003 1788458400000 Guidelines /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/08/26/17/59/Advocacy-in-Sports-Cardiology Advocacy has become an increasingly important component of sports cardiology. As public attention surrounding sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in athletes continues to grow, sports cardiologists are often asked to engage beyond the clinic by helping shape policies related to cardiovascular (CV) screening, emergency preparedness, and access to life-saving interventions. 1787853300000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/08/26/13/33/eagles-eye-view-26aug2026 In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the relationship between lower cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and higher coronary artery calcium scores (CAC) and later-life dementia. 1787751300000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2026/08/17/20/17/State-of-the-Art-Review A recent State-of-the-Art Review published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology introduces "sports electrophysiology" as an emerging area within sports cardiology and offers practical guidance for electrophysiologists and cardiovascular clinicians caring for athletic patients with arrhythmias. 1787077560000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Journal-Scans/2026/08/17/20/17/Lower-CRF-Higher-CAC Lower cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and higher coronary artery calcium (CAC) in midlife were independently associated with greater risk of later-life dementia, according to results from the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study published Aug. 10 in JACC: Advances. 1787064720000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/07/20/11/14/Protein-Intake-and-Cardiovascular-Health Media attention to protein has increased and resulted in significant scrutiny. Many individuals are unsure of how much protein to consume and whether higher intakes, like those recommended for exercise, are safe for cardiovascular health. 1784562300000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/07/15/14/19/eagles-eye-view-15jul2026 In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the feasibility of mechanical leaflet splitting in high-risk patients undergoing valve-in-valve transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). 1784125200000 Articles and Stories /Latest-in-Cardiology/Articles/2026/07/08/16/58/2026-Care-of-the-Athletic-Heart-Take-Home-Points The 2026 Care of the Athletic Heart was a 1-day preconference held in advance of the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session. The session, hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Hsu, welcomed guests from over 14 countries and aimed to deliver focused, practical updates in sports cardiology, while providing education and insight into this rapidly evolving field. 1784031120000 Articles and Stories