ACCEL Lite: Featured ACCEL Interviews on Exciting CV Research

In this interview, Drs. Richard Chazal and Mikhail Kosiborod explore the rapidly evolving therapeutic landscape of obesity, with a particular focus on the cardiovascular benefits of emerging treatments. They delve into the impact of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)...

Drafting messages, summarizing charts, managing appointments, and assessing eligibility are all tasks that large language models can streamline. However, integrating them safely and effectively—whether in small practices or large healthcare institutions—poses unique challenges. 

In this interview, Drs. Dipti

A personalized approach to lowering cholesterol is crucial in preventing heart attacks, as the optimal level, speed, and duration of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) reduction can vary from person to person. Both physicians and patients must carefully assess and monitor these factors to achieve the best cardiovascular...

Notifying patients and their clinicians about incidental coronary calcium findings can encourage shared decision-making on preventive therapies and significantly boost statin use among high-risk individuals. Each year, tens of millions of chest computed tomography (CT) scans are performed, yet valuable data on...