Abstracts based on NCDR data will be presented at ACC.24, taking place April 6-8 in Atlanta, GA. This research highlights the power of NCDR data to test hypotheses on patient risk factors and outcomes, procedure and treatment trends, diversity, health equity and inclusion, guideline adherence, device, facility and provider characteristics, quality of care and more.

Abstracts presented at this year’s meeting include:

• Adult Congenital and Pediatric Quality Network: Bringing Visibility at a National Level Across Institutions For Standards and Best Practices in Ambulatory Pediatric Cardiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  Jennifer N. Araoz, et al.
  Sunday, April 7, 11:45-11:55 a.m. ET
  Moderated Poster Theater 06
• Improvements in Medication Compliance With Visual Reminders and Best Practice Advisories: A Report From the NCDR CathPCI Registry
  Kristen Brown, MD, et al.
  Monday, April 8, 10:15-10:25 a.m. ET
  Moderated Poster Theater 04

• Predicting In-Hospital Mortality in Patients Hospitalized With Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Report From the NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry
  Kamil Faridi, MD, et al.
  Monday, April 8, 11:45-11:55 a.m. ET
  Moderated Poster Theater 06

Those interested in leveraging NCDR data to answer complex questions and inform higher quality cardiovascular care can submit a research proposal to the NCDR Research & Publications Subcommittee. To ensure their proposal has the best chance for acceptance, applicants should follow the research proposal application guidelines provided by the committee.

Top tips for submitting a formal research proposal application include:

• Review the Investigator’s Guide to NCDR Research
• Be aware of submission deadlines
• Choose the appropriate registry for your research question
• Ensure your research proposal idea has no overlap with in-progress or published work
• Request an NCDR Mentor to assist throughout the NCDR research submission process (to request a mentor, email ncdrresearch@acc.org with the subject line 'Mentor Request')
• Determine your source of funding (either NCDR funding or external)

Learn more about the NCDR research proposal submission process here.