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• CVD Risk Rises in Mexico, Despite Improved Cholesterol Control
  Despite improved statin use and cholesterol control, cardiovascular disease risk rose in Mexico between 2016 and 2023, according to a study presented at ACC Latin America 2025.
• Is Distal Radial Access a Safe, Effective Procedure For Patients With RAO?
  Recanalization of radial artery occlusion (RAO) using distal radial access (DRA) is a safe, effective and reproducible procedure among centers with DRA expertise, according to a study published Sept. 8 in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.
• ACC Seeks Changes to 2026 Medicare Proposed Rules
  The ACC submitted formal comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Sept. 12 after the agency issued proposed rules for the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) in July.
• Eagle’s Eye View: More ESC 2025 Hot Trial Data
  Dr. Eagle continues in this week’s View to analyze some of the key clinical content presented at the ESC Congress recently held in Spain.
• ACCEL Lite: The Role of Imaging in Cardiovascular Prevention
  In this interview, Drs. Alison L. Bailey and David J. Maron discuss “The Role of Imaging in Cardiovascular Prevention”.