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Developed for busy clinicians, JACC Journals podcasts provide key insights into top cardiovascular science published in the JACC family of Journals. The JACC Podcast features article summaries recorded by Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, from each weekly issue of JACC. 

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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.