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- ACCEL Lite: Results of the AFFIRMO TrialIn this episode, Thomas F. Deering MD, FACC and Gregory Y. H. Lip, MD, FACC discuss AFFIRMO: Atrial Fibrillation integrated approach in FraIl, multimoRbid and polyMedicated Older people.
- AI in CV Diagnosis: From Smartwatch Screening to Faster Echo InterpretationTwo late-breaking studies presented at AHA 2026 highlight AI's potential to extend cardiovascular screening and improve diagnostic workflow, while underscoring the continued importance of clinician oversight.
- ATTAIN-OSA: Orforglipron For Severe OSA in Adults With Obesity or OverweightOnce-daily oral orforglipron improved moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared with placebo in adults with obesity or overweight, based on findings from the ATTAIN-OSA trial presented at AHA 2026 and simultaneously published in JAMA.
- NCDR Research at AHA 2026: OAC After LAAO; PCI and tMCS in Patients With Ischemic CardiomyopathyExplore key findings from two AHA 2026 abstracts using NCDR registry data.



