Elsevier and Journals of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) partner to launch the Heart Disease Healthcare Hub

Elsevier, a global leader in information and data analytics , is pleased to announce the launch of the Heart Disease Healthcare Hub in partnership with the JACC Journals – Journals of the American College of Cardiology. The Heart Disease Healthcare Hub is a one-stop shop for clinical and educational cardiology content for healthcare professionals, with new, evidence-based content added throughout the year.

According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death globally. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists heart disease as the leading cause of death, with about 1 in every 5 deaths from cardiovascular disease. Given the alarming cardiovascular disease statistics, the Heart Disease Healthcare Hub equips clinicians with vital resources for clinical review and patient education, aiming for improved patient outcomes by identifying those at the highest risk of CVD.

From the latest evidence-based clinical resources and information about prevention and treatment options available to patients, clinicians and healthcare providers can browse freely available evidence-based content from ClinicalKey, including:

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  Clinical overviews

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  Drug monographs

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  Care Plans

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  Nursing Skills

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  Patient Education

Users can also access content from JACC Journals of the American College of Cardiology, including podcasts, journal articles, and case reports to support patients managing heart disease.

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About JACC Journals – American College of Cardiology

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org or follow @ACCinTouch.

The ACC’s family of JACC Journals rank among the top cardiovascular journals in the world for scientific impact. The flagship journal, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) — and family of specialty journals consisting of JACC: Advances, JACC: Asia, JACC: Basic to Translational Science, JACC: CardioOncology, JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging, JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, JACC: Case Reports, JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology and JACC: Heart Failure — pride themselves on publishing the top peer-reviewed research on all aspects of cardiovascular disease. Learn more at JACC.orgopens in new tab/window.

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