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Multimodality Approach to Coronary Ischemic Testing in Pediatric Patients Journal of the American Heart Association | Feb 26, 2026
Malnutrition and Cachexia in Inpatients With Acute Cardiac Conditions Circulation | Feb 24, 2026
2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Circulation | Jan 21, 2026
2025 ACC/AHA/HRS/ISACHD/SCAI Guideline for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease Circulation | Dec 18, 2025
Evidence-Based Practices in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory 2025 Circulation | Nov 20, 2025

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Aortic Stenosis Surveillance: How Can We Get With the Guidelines? Mar 05, 2026 | Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes
Comparison of Cardiovascular Events in Patients Receiving Concomitant Clopidogrel and Proton Pump Inhibitors Classified by CYP2C19 Inhibitory Potency Mar 05, 2026 | Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
Impact of Mavacamten Approval on Septal Reduction Therapy Rates in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Mar 04, 2026 | Journal of the American Heart Association
Cardioprotective Effects of Finerenone Associated With the Suppression of Myocardial Sodium Accumulation in Aldosterone/Salt‐Loaded Rats Mar 04, 2026 | Journal of the American Heart Association
Prothrombin G20210A and Factor V Leiden Variants Are Not Associated With Thrombotic Events in Congenital Heart Disease: An Observational Trial Mar 04, 2026 | Journal of the American Heart Association

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Council on Cardiovascular Surgery and Anesthesia
The CVSA Council includes surgeons, anesthesiologists and scientists interested in cardiac, vascular, and thoracic interventions. Involved in basic science and clinical trials, the council seeks to increase awareness of important issues in cardiovascular surgery and anesthesia, disseminate new knowledge, and encourage use of optimal surgical procedures and anesthetic techniques.
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Council on Quality of Care and Outcomes Research
The QCOR Council provides a forum for a multidisciplinary group of volunteers committed to making a substantial contribution to reducing the burden of heart disease and stroke through improving healthcare quality and patient outcomes. Members gain insight on how to provide effective, safe, timely, equitable, efficient, and patient-centered care.
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