About this episode

Dr. Carolyn Lam and Dr. Harlan Krumholz discuss the first-ever JACC Cardiovascular Statistics issue with Dr. Rishi Wadhera, focusing on key trends in U.S. cardiovascular health.

Dr. Carolyn Lam and Dr. Harlan Krumholz sit down with Dr. Rishi Wadhera to unpack the first-ever JACC Cardiovascular Statistics issue. They explore why this annual report matters, the key trends in U.S. cardiovascular health, and what clinicians should take away about hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and heart‑failure patterns. The discussion highlights implementation gaps, disparities, and how data can guide action in heart health.

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr. Carolyn Lam, Dr. Harlan Krumholz

Guest: Dr. Rishi Wadhera

Topics covered

• cardiovascular health
• JACC Cardiovascular Statistics
• hypertension
• diabetes
• obesity
• heart failure
• health disparities

Keywords

• cardiovascular statistics
• health trends
• hypertension
• diabetes
• obesity
• heart failure
• disparities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JACC, American College of Cardiology

Places: U.S.

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