Scientific Sessions

Sex matters: Advancing women’s health

Association President Stacey E. Rosen delivers a powerful call to action to close the gender gap in cardiovascular care and research.

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#ScientificSessions26 Late-Breaking Science announced

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#ScientificSessions26 Exhibitors

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#ScientificSessions26 First-Time Exhibitors

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Scientific Sessions OnDemand

Adding to your resource arsenal is Scientific Sessions OnDemand to let you revisit a great session or catch one that you might have missed.

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Beware of fraudulent website and booking scams

Fake registration sites pop up on the internet, and you need to beware.

What's New in LDL-C Management for ASCVD and Hypercholesterolemia?

Explore updated Guideline recommendations, adherence insights, and emerging approaches to LDL-C lowering.

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Book your hotel for Chicago

For the best hotel availability and rates, book your hotel by Oct. 11, 2026.

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Symposia and Early Career programming kick off Day 1

Focused educational sessions on Friday, Nov. 6, provide a great launchpad for the next three days of #ScientificSessions26.

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Join us in Chicago for #ScientificSessions26

Mark your calendar for four days of #ScientificSessions26, presenting science that moves the world forward.

What's New in LDL-C Management for ASCVD and Hypercholesterolemia?

Prompt referral can be lifesaving

Prompt referral can be lifesaving

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Tell us about your experience at Scientific Sessions 2025.

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Approaches to ischemic heart disease before, during and after hospitalization

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Practice-changing trials in blood pressure control

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Save the date and meet us in Chicago

#AHA 2026 heads to Chicago for another great Scientific Sessions experience.

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Get Scientific Sessions OnDemand

Unlimited access begins December 2025.

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Cutting-edge valve and coronary trials

Two new symposia have been added to Monday's programming

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Ardem Patapoutian, PhD, delivers Nobel Laureate lecture

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Heart care through a mature lens

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Health, happiness and hormones

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Acute coronary syndromes guideline gets overhaul

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Food for thought — and health

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Innovations in cardiac electrophysiology take center stage at joint session

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Nursing trailblazers advance cardiovascular prevention and management strategies

D3 Maternal Health Audience

Promoting maternal heart health for one, for all

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Antithrombotic therapy in AFib care post procedures

Lbs01 Panel

Groundbreaking trials in cardiometabolic therapeutics

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Current approaches in modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for ASCVD