Eagle's Eye View: Your Weekly CV Update From ACC.org

Mar 05 2025 98 ep. 8 mins 368
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The weekly cardiovascular update from Kim Eagle, MD, MACC for ACC.org covering the hottest cardiovascular topics, from new clinical guidelines to practice-changing research and innovative quality initiatives and tools.

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Identifying Myocardial Infarction after PCI; Myocardial Fibrosis & Severe Aortic Valve Stenosis; Anticoagulation & Cancer Diagnoses

Mar 05 2025 7 mins  
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the optimal threshold for identifying a myocardial infarction (MI) after PCI. He then discusses myocardial fibrosis and its prognostic features in patients undergoing treatment for severe aortic valve stenosis. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the relationship between bleeding after initiation of anticoagulation and cancer diagnoses. Subscr

SGLT2 Inhibitors & Aortic Valve Stenosis; Early vs. Later Ablation for Afib; Sports Participation by Athletes with Cardiac Abnormalities

Feb 26 2025 8 mins  
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the potential exposure-dependent protective effect of SGLT2 inhibitors on aortic valve stenosis progression. He then discusses the potential value of earlier ablation for atrial fibrillation versus later ablation. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores new guidance for sports participation by athletes with cardiac abnormalities. Subscribe to Eagle

Arrhythmia Recurrence & Rhythm Control after Catheter Ablation for AFib; Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy & Tafamidis; Sodium Restriction & BP

Feb 19 2025 6 mins  
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at arrhythmia recurrence and rhythm control after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. He then discusses long-term outcomes in transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy in patients treated with tafamidis. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores a population study on the effect of sodium restriction in food and its potential effects on blood pressure.

Blood Pressure & Postpartum; Beta Blockers & Takotsubo Syndrome; Secondary Prevention Worldwide

Feb 12 2025 7 mins  
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at tighter blood pressure control in patients who are postpartum. He then discusses beta blocker therapy in patients with Takotsubo syndrome. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores secondary prevention and medications around the world. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View

Cardiac Rehab & Heart Failure, CV Care & Cancer Survivors, Bioprosthetic AVR vs Mechanical AVR in Younger Patients

Feb 05 2025 6 mins  
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at cardiac rehabilitation for people with heart failure. He then discusses managing cardiovascular (CV) disease in cancer survivors who have completed cancer therapy. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement (AVR) versus mechanical AVR in younger patients. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View

Cost-effectiveness of Polypills, Obesity and FH, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Long-term HF Risk

Jan 29 2025 8 mins  
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle examines the cost-effectiveness of polypills. He then discusses overweight and obesity in patients with familial hyperlipidemia. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores how adverse pregnancy outcomes are associated with long-term risk of heart failure. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View

Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion & Stroke, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Children, Anticoagulation & COVID-19

Jan 22 2025 6 mins  

Top Trials, Journal Scans, and Takeaways of 2024

Dec 23 2024 5 mins  
In this week’s special edition of Eagle’s Eye View, Dr. Eagle looks at the top trials, journal scans, and clinical developments in cardiology that have changed your practice and will continue to change clinical care in the future. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View

What Cardiologists Should Know About Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Arrest and Death in Athletes, Arrhythmia After Stroke

Dec 18 2024 10 mins  
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at what adult cardiologists should know about congenital heart disease patients. He then discusses sudden cardiac arrest and death in competitive and recreational athletes. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores practical approaches for arrhythmia monitoring after stroke. Subscribe to Eagle’s Eye View

Management of Myocarditis; Sex Differences in PCI vs. CABG; RVOT Dysfunction in Repaired TOF

Dec 11 2024 9 mins  
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at the 2024 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Strategies and Criteria for the Diagnosis and Management of Myocarditis. He then discusses sex differences in patients undergoing FFR-guided PCI or CABG in the FAME 3 Trial. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores long-term management of right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) dysfunction in repaired te