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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 13, 2026

In the news: long-term antidepressant use linked to sudden cardiac death, opioid prescriptions decline, flu shots may offer cardiovascular protection and more.

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Increase your clinical knowledge

Education from Indiana University School of Medicine focuses on advancing patient care, professional development and research in medical practice. 

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Value-based cardiovascular care focuses on outcomes, not volume

At CenterWell, early data shows 20% fewer avoidable heart failure hospitalizations, 15% fewer admissions and 20% lower total cost of care.

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Payment & Delivery Models
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 6, 2026

In the news: DEHP exposure linked to premature births, modest weight loss could reduce cancer risk, long COVID’s link to serious heart issues and more.

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How AI could change the way physicians read heart ultrasounds

With support from a $5 million grant, David Ouyang, MD, of The Permanente Medical Group, is studying how AI may enhance echocardiography and identify early signs of disease.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight

Stroke CME: Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

Expand your knowledge of stroke treatment, screening and recovery to improve prevention efforts and patient outcomes. Earn credits for state requirements with curated CME.

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What doctors wish patients knew about the deadly risk of stroke

During a stroke, every second counts. That is why it is important to know and recognize symptoms of a stroke early. Two physicians share more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 16, 2026

In the news: Heart groups issue new guideline on dyslipidemia, measles cases, teen obesity rates, and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 9, 2026

In the news: How often patients turn to AI with health questions, mammograms could help detect heart disease risk, trends in physicians’ use of AI and more.

Publications & Newsletters

Atrial fibrillation CME

Learn the latest about the epidemiology, prevention, detection, diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation.

Josselin Vachon, MD
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What it's like to specialize in cardiovascular disease: Shadowing Dr. Vachon

AMA member Josselin Vachon, MD, of CenterWell Senior Primary Care, says success in the specialty demands love of math and physics. But that’s not all.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Rethinking stroke prevention for asymptomatic carotid disease

For severe carotid narrowing without symptoms, adding stenting to medications and lifestyle changes can cut stroke risk by about half.

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Chronic Diseases
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