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• What Contributes to a High Prevalence of AFib in Former Elite Endurance Athletes?
  Elite endurance athletes had a markedly higher prevalence and incidence of atrial fibrillation (AFib) despite having a favorable cardiovascular risk factor profile compared with controls, according to a study published June 25 in the European Heart Journal.
• Ischemic Preconditioning & Noncardiac Surgery; The Microaxial Flow Pump in STEMI-CS; DOACs After Strokes
  In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle looks at whether ischemic preconditioning provides benefit in noncardiac surgery. He then discusses the benefits of the microaxial flow pump in STEMI-cardiogenic shock (CS) patients undergoing hemodynamic monitoring.
• ACC Featured Jobs For July 2025
  Ready to explore a new professional opportunity? Browse the list below of featured jobs and take the next step in your career!
• ACCEL Lite: Putting it All Together: Cardiogenic Shock Management in 2025 
  In this episode, Drs. Glenn A. Hirsch and Shashank S. Sinha explore the latest strategies in cardiogenic shock management in 2025, emphasizing the how the new guidance integrates clinical decision-making tools and highlighting the role of shock teams and regional partnerships in optimizing care delivery.
• The Relationship Between Exercise and Longevity: Challenging the U-Shaped Hypothesis
  Based on epidemiologic studies, it has been posited that there is a U- or reverse J-shaped relationship between exercise and cardiovascular outcomes. The benefits of regular exercise on longevity are well described...