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• 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...
• New ACC Guidance Addresses Obesity Treatment Strategies Across the CV Spectrum
  As obesity continues to drive cardiovascular risk, the ACC has released two new guidance documents to support clinicians: Concise Clinical Guidance (CCG) on the medical management of obesity and a Scientific Statement focused on treating obesity in adults with heart failure.