Scientific Sessions

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Keynote speaker: Missed opportunities could lead to great discoveries

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Lessons from landmark trials

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Nobel Laureate: Outcomes at the end of the road not taken

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A lifeline for rural health

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Putting clinical skills to the test

The hidden risks after Pulmonary Embolism

Clinicians urged to view CTEPH as part of the disease continuum that begins with acute Pulmonary Embolism.

Using mRNA to treat cardiovascular disease

mRNA is easier to sequence, scale and manufacture, and it carries fewer risks of insertional mutagenesis.

Join us at the TRYNGOLZA® (olezarsen) Expert Theater at Scientific Sessions

Join us at the TRYNGOLZA® (olezarsen) Expert Theater at Scientific Sessions

Join Matthew Budoff, MD, on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 11:15 AM for a peer-to-peer session on sHTG and acute pancreatitis risk.

Connecting the dots in cardio-kidney-metabolic

New guideline emphasizes interdisciplinary approach for multi-organ patient care.

Cardiac CT offers a clearer picture of CVD

Advances in imaging move beyond coronary narrowing to reveal disease activity, characterize myocardial tissue and refine diagnosis.

CRISPR revolution nears mainstream cardiovascular care

The evolving technology is expected to become a cornerstone of medicine and transform how numerous diseases are treated.

Prompt referral can be lifesaving

Prompt referral can be lifesaving

Latest research on thromboembolic disease targets

Latest research on thromboembolic disease targets

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

Severe hypertriglyceridemia: see the data at Scientific Sessions, Booth #2802

Severe hypertriglyceridemia: see the data at Scientific Sessions, Booth #2802

Join us at the TRYNGOLZA® (olezarsen) Expert Theater at Scientific Sessions

Join us at the TRYNGOLZA® (olezarsen) Expert Theater at Scientific Sessions

Join our Novo symposium exploring GLP-1RAs in cardiovascular disease

Join our Novo symposium exploring GLP-1RAs in cardiovascular disease

What’s good for the heart is good for the brain

Educate your patients about the role of cardiovascular health strategies in reducing dementia.

Endothelium emerges as central driver of disease

Functioning as a dynamic organ system, it regulates inflammation, blood flow, thrombosis and numerous disease processes throughout the body.

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As far as the AI can see

Be in the room where it happens as healthcare AI experts examine what’s coming in 2027 and beyond for cardiology.

The cancer and arrhythmia conundrum

Managing overlapping cardiovascular and oncologic concerns requires a nuanced approach to patient care

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Distinguished Scientists for 2026

The American Heart Association selects six Distinguished Scientists for 2026.

Bioengineered blood vessels offer hope for children

Advances in tissue-engineered vascular grafts offer possibilities for treating congenital heart defects.

Distinguished Scientist pushes forward for equity

Paul Dudley White lecturer outlines profound tech impact on coronary care

Bringing expert cardiovascular care within reach

Pioneer showcases future of precision cardiology

Hot topics in cardiovascular gene therapy

Timing is everything in tricuspid regurgitation care

Surgical revascularization holds its ground in modern cardiac care

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Welcome to Chicago!

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Your Experience Scientific Sessions 2026 Guide

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Industry Programming for #ScientificSessions26

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