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JACC Journals podcasts deliver expert insights and key takeaways from the latest cardiovascular science. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, JACC This Week offers engaging summaries and commentary from each weekly issue, complemented by a growing library of deep-dive interviews, global perspectives, and author conversations that highlight the research and innovation shaping cardiovascular medicine worldwide.

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10-Year and 30-Year Risks of Cardiovascular Disease in the U.S. Population | JACC

Jun 9, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster explores groundbreaking research showing that nearly one-third of U.S. adults aged 30-79 have cardiovascular disease or a high 10-year risk, with long-term risks starting as early as age 30. He highlights the urgent need for early, lifelong prevention strategies to tackle the nation’s leading killer—starting in young adulthood.