The American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) is a multidisciplinary membership organization that promotes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, advocates for the preservation of cardiovascular, disseminates high-quality, evidence-based information through education of healthcare clinicians and their patients. If you work lies within the boundaries of prevention, ASPC membership is a powerful way to improve your scope of activity and further your career objectives. Learn More what ASPC Membership can do for you at: www.aspconline.org/membership/member-benefits/
Sex-Based Cardiovascular Risks Linked to Cannabinoid Use: Rakendu Rajendran, MBBS
August 4th 2025In this retrospective study, Rakendu Rajendran, MBBS, and colleagues found higher rates of myocardial infarction and major adverse cardiovascular events in males and increased stroke incidence in females, among cannabinoid users.
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Recognizing and Addressing Primary Aldosteronism in Hypertension Management: Vivek Bhalla, MD
August 4th 2025Vivek Bhalla, MD, Stanford, calls for greater awareness and implementation of existing screening guidelines to help identify patients who may benefit from more targeted, disease-specific interventions for hypertension in the setting of primary aldosteronism.
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Exploring Pregnancy Outcomes in HFpEF and Cardiac Amyloidosis: Rayan Salih, MD
August 4th 2025Rayan Salih, MD, a third-year internal medicine resident with the Northeast Georgia Health System, who hopes to specialize in cardiology, presented the poster, “Double Trouble: Pregnancy Challenges in Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction and Cardiac Amyloidosis.”
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DETECT AS Trial Shows Notification System Closes Care Gaps: Varsha Tanguturi, MD
August 3rd 2025Varsha Tanguturi, MD, cardiologist and DETECT AS investigator, presented new data on how the findings she and her colleagues saw indicate almost universal increases in rates of aortic valve replacement in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS), across both provider and patient groups.
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TikTok's Role in Shaping Cholesterol Knowledge: Khush Kharidia, MD
August 3rd 2025Khush Kharidia, MD, a third-year internal medicine resident at UT Southwestern, presented the oral abstract, “Evaluating the Quality, Accuracy and Health Impact of Cholesterol-Related Content on TikTok: A Social Media Analysis,” at ASPC 2025 Congress on CVD Prevention.
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes, Improve Survival
August 2nd 2025Studies found that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were valuable tools in improving outcomes and survival in those with coronary plaque and after ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
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Disparities in Pregnancy-Related Hypertension Among Hispanic Subgroups: Alexandra M. Trevino, MD
August 1st 2025Alexandra M. Trevino, MD, of Northwestern Medicine presented the oral abstract, "Trends in New-Onset Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Among US Adults by Place of Birth and Hispanic Ethnic Origin Group," on day 1 of the ASPC Congress on CVD Prevention.
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Bridging the Gaps: New Strategies for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
July 31st 2025During the Addressing Cardiovascular Risk and Intervening Early webinar, experts discussed innovative strategies for cardiovascular disease prevention, emphasizing risk assessment, lifestyle changes, and collaborative care to improve patient outcomes.
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AI, GLP-1s Among Topics to Be Discussed During ASPC Annual Meeting
July 28th 2025The American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention features multiple sessions on different methods of treating and preventing cardiovascular disease, including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.
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David J. Maron, MD, FASPC, president-elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC), previews hot topics of interest at this year's congress and how lessons he has learned from current ASPC president Michael Shapiro, DO, FASPC, will shape his presidency set to commence next year.
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In ASPC President’s Address, Dr Martha Gulati Reflects on Progress and Future Goals in Cardiology
August 2nd 2024Martha Gulati, MD, MS, discusses the accomplishments of the American Society of Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) during her presidency and emphasizes the importance of advancing preventive cardiology.
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ASPC Congress to Highlight Innovations in CVD Prevention
July 31st 2024In advance of this year’s American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) 2024 Congress on CVD Prevention, we spoke with ASPC President-Elect Michael Shapiro, DO, FASPC, about the many can't-miss sessions at this year's record-breaking event.
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Dr G. B. John Mancini on Payer System Differences Between the US and Canada
September 7th 2023Care quality is high in both the United States and Canada, but there are commonalities in regard to drug access and cost issues, particularly with advanced medications, noted G. B. John Mancini, MD, University of British Columbia.
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More Black vs White Patients Have Risk Factors for LV Hypertrophy
August 30th 2023Investigators conducted this subanalysis among patients aged 20 to 27 years, using data from the National Growth and Health Study to determine potential racial differences in left ventricular mass among female patients with obesity.
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The Importance of Examining and Preventing Atrial Fibrillation
August 29th 2023At this year’s American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress on CVD Prevention, Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, delivered the Honorary Fellow Award Lecture, “The Imperative to Focus on the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation,” as the recipient of this year’s Honorary Fellow of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology award.
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Disparities in SDOH Highlight Need for Social Intervention in the HF Space
August 22nd 2023Data from the 1999-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were used to analyze the prevalence of social determinants of health (SDOH) among patients with self-reported heart failure (HF).
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SPRINT Data Link Reduced Mortality, Total Physical Activity in High-Risk Hypertension
August 10th 2023Study authors investigated the effect of physical activity as a modifiable risk factor among individuals living with high-risk hypertension in this subanalysis of data from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT).
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