General

What services and content will be available on the new Cardiosource?
All of the services and content that ACC currently provides on Cardiosource will be retained in the new release. This includes, for example:

• Over 500 hours of CME in cardiovascular medicine, with over 100 hours available in short, 15-minute increments via Cardiosource’s popular “CME On-the-Fly.” Cardiosource also provides more than 10 online Self-Assessment Products, ranging from the broad-based, award winning ACCSAP curriculum in Adult Clinical Cardiology, to specific education on such topics as CMR and Echocardiography interpretation. (The Self-Assessment Products are available for purchase separately.)
• Full-text searchability and online access to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology
• Clinical case studies
• The Epocrates Rx Online drug database and clinical support tools
• Expert opinions on hot topics and controversial issues
• Cardiosource Journal Scan, which provides summaries of the most important articles from the key journals relevant to cardiovascular medicine
• A vast clinical trials database, including a version available for PDA download (with automatic updating during “hot-sync”)
• ACC Guidelines and Clinical Statements
• ACC’s library of high-resolution clinical images, available for download for presentation or teaching purposes
• A collection of clinical practice tools, including calculators, decision algorithms, and guidelines downloadable to the PDA
• Next-day coverage of key cardiovascular meetings
• Information on performance measures and quality improvement to enhance practice quality
• The ability to search all of ACC’s content from a single, powerful search tool, providing a consolidated search across case studies, high-resolution images, guidelines, practice tools, expert opinions, JACC articles, and more.

What is changing about Cardiosource?
The new Cardiosource differs from the former Cardiosource in the following ways:

• All of the information on the new Cardiosource, with the exception of ACC Self-Assessment Products, will be provided to all ACC members FREE as a benefit of membership. Thus, ACC members will be able to enjoy full, free access to premium Cardiosource content and services, at no charge. Non-members will pay a nominal annual subscription fee.
• Our Journal of the American College of Cardiology will have a whole new online look and improved functionality, including links from articles referenced in JACC to the full text of articles from over 800 other journals.
• Cardiosource will include Epocrates Rx Online, a web-based drug reference including more than 3,300 brand and generic drugs, as well as hundreds of medical equations, dose converters, clinical criteria and decision trees, all provided to ACC members and Cardiosource subscribers at no additional cost. Epocrates Rx Online also includes patient handouts.
• The site will have an improved, easy-to-use navigation scheme and simple registration process.
• Cardiosource will incorporate the ACC’s Heart Health News, a daily review of the news most pertinent to cardiovascular medicine, to keep you abreast of the latest news, and anticipate what your patients may ask based on what they are reading.
• The new Cardiosource will not initially contain the online textbooks previously on the site, nor will it initially provide the ability to search across non-ACC journals. However, it will provide reviews of articles from key journal publications, as well as links to other journals and articles as part of Cardiosource’s Journal Scan feature.

When will the new Cardiosource launch?
The new Cardiosource is scheduled to be launched in June 2005.

What is the status of the College’s relationship with Elsevier?
While the ACC is no longer collaborating with Elsevier on the Cardiosource site, we continue to work closely with Elsevier in traditional print journal publications. We are proud of our longstanding, successful and continuing relationship with Elsevier, and they will continue to be our print publisher of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Current Journal Review.

I purchased SAPs on the old Cardiosource. Will they still be available to me in the new Cardiosource?
Yes. All Self-Assessment Programs will still be available on the new Cardiosource, and you will be able to access all products online that you have purchased previously.

I made progress online through one or more SAPs that I purchased previously on Cardiosource. Will this information be retained in the new Cardiosource?
Yes. All progress in the SAPs, as well as all CME information, will be retained and available for your review when you log into the new site.

I earned some CME on the previous Cardiosource site by reading through case studies or expert opinions. Will the information be retained in the new Cardiosource?
Yes. All CME information will be retained and available for your review when you log into the new site.

What web browsers and operating platforms are supported by the new Cardiosource?
The new Cardiosource site will support the following computer operating systems and web browsers:

• Apple Computers: Mac OS 9.2 and OS X; using Safari 1.2 or Firefox 1.0 browser
• PCs: Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, and XP; using Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, or Firefox 1.0 browser

Do I need a broadband (cable, DSL, T1, etc.) connection to access Cardiosource?
You do not need a broadband connection to use Cardiosource; however, slower connection speeds may make it difficult or time-consuming to view or download the high resolution clinical images available on the site.

Who can I contact if I have questions about Cardiosource or JACC online?
If you have questions of any type regarding Cardiosource, please contact the ACC Resource Center:

The American College of Cardiology
Heart House
9111 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814-1699

Phone: (800) 253-4636, ext. 694 or (301) 897-5400
Fax: (301) 897-9745
e-mail: resource@acc.org

Login and Access - General

Will my old Cardiosource username and password work on the new Cardiosource?
ACC members should use the login/password information provided by the ACC, so that they are recognized on the new site as members of the ACC, to obtain full site access. If you are not a member of the ACC, you can use your old username and password to access the new site. However, all users will be required to update their information on the Profile page, and also accept the terms of the Registered User Agreement before entering the site.

What username and password should I use to access the new Cardiosource?
If you are a member of the ACC, you should use the username and password provided by the ACC. If you are not a member of the ACC, you may use your previous Cardiosource username and password to access the new Cardiosource site. If you are not an ACC member and do not remember your old Cardiosource username and password, you can select new ones the first time you register on the new Cardiosource site.

Can I change my username and password for Cardiosource?
Yes. You can change your username and password at any time on the new Cardiosource site by going to the Profile page and updating this information.

What if I forget my password?
If you forget your password, you can reset it by clicking on the “Forgot My Password” link at the top of the Cardiosource web site. You will be required to enter your e-mail address, and the ACC will e-mail you immediately with information on how to update your password.

I think I may have inadvertently setup more than one Cardiosource account. What should I do?
If you have set up more than one Cardiosource account, and you wish to delete one of them, please contact the ACC Resource Center for assistance.

Who can I contact if I have trouble accessing Cardiosource?
For help in accessing the Cardiosource site or any of its content and services, please contact the ACC Resource Center.

I am an ACC Member…

I am an ACC member. Will I have access to Cardiosource?
As an ACC member in good standing, you will have full access to the new Cardiosource site, as Cardiosource is now being provided to all ACC members as a benefit of membership. In order to get full access, you must login the first time using the login/password information that the ACC has for you on file. After that, you can change your username and password at any time.

As an ACC member, do I need to pay anything to access Cardiosource?
If you are a member of the ACC, you will be provided with FULL, FREE access to the new Cardiosource site. No payment or fees are required. If you are a member and you do not think that you are getting full site access, please contact the ACC Resource Center and one of our member service representatives will assist you.

I am an ACC member. How do I login to the new Cardiosource?
The first time on the new site, ACC members should use the login/password information provided by the ACC, so that they are recognized on the new site as members of the ACC, to obtain full site access. This information will be sent to you by mail, as well as by e-mail, if we have a valid e-mail address for you on file. Once you are successfully registered on the site, you may change your username and password at any time by going to the My Account page on Cardiosource.

I am an ACC member, but I don’t think the College has an e-mail address for me. Can I still get access to Cardiosource?
Yes. The first time on the new site, ACC members should use the login/password information provided by the ACC, so that they are recognized on the new site as members of the ACC, to obtain full site access. This information will be sent to you by mail, as well as by e-mail, if we have a valid e-mail address for you on file. Once you are successfully registered on the site, you may change your username and password at any time by going to the My Account page on Cardiosource.

I am an ACC member and I currently subscribe to Cardiosource. What will happen to my Cardiosource subscription in June?

• If you are an ACC Member and you purchased or renewed your Cardiosource subscription on or after January 1, 2005, you were charged a pro-rated subscription fee to cover the period through June 2005. Once the new site goes live, you will continue to have access to the full services of Cardiosource, but without any fee, as this is now a benefit of ACC membership.
• If you are an ACC Member and you purchased or renewed your Cardiosource subscription before January 1, 2005, then you will contacted by the ACC regarding your subscription. Once the new site goes live, you will continue to have access to the full services of Cardiosource, but without any fee, as this is now a benefit of ACC membership.

I am not an ACC Member…

I am not an ACC member. How can I access Cardiosource content?
If you are not a member of the ACC, you may still access the Cardiosource site by either registering for free, or purchasing a subscription. The free registration does not provide access to most key content areas of the site, but does enable you to receive the Cardiosource newsletters, and access ACC products that you may purchase online through Cardiosource.

I am not an ACC member. If I subscribe to Cardiosource, will ACC automatically charge my card when it is time to renew?
At this time, ACC does not maintain your personal credit card information on file. Thus, when it is time to renew your Cardiosource subscription, ACC will contact you by e-mail and provide you with a link to renew your subscription online.

I am not an ACC member, but I currently subscribe to Cardiosource. What will happen to my Cardiosource subscription in June?
As a current subscriber to Cardiosource, your subscription will extend to the new Cardiosource as well. You will be able to use the same username and password that you currently use on Cardiosource. You will also be contacted by a customer care representative in the ACC Resource Center if you have an

I am not an ACC member. What Cardiosource content is available to me if I do not subscribe?
Most of the content on Cardiosource requires a subscription for access by individuals who are not members of the ACC. However, free registration on the site will provide you with access to a very limited amount of sample content, as well as allow you to receive the Cardiosource e-newsletters. As always, access to ACC Guidelines will remain free to all individuals.

I am not an ACC member, and do not wish to subscribe to Cardiosource at this time. What is the benefit of free registration on Cardiosource?
If you are not a member of the ACC and do not wish to purchase a subscription, you may still register on Cardiosource for free. Free registration does not provide access to most key content areas of the site, but does enable you to receive the Cardiosource newsletters, and access ACC products that you may purchase online through Cardiosource.

Journal of the American College of Cardiology

What is changing about online access to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)?
With the new release of Cardiosource, JACC online is moving to a new and improved online publishing platform. This will include a whole new online look and improved functionality, including links from articles referenced in JACC to the full text of articles from over 800 other journals. Other features will also be available, such as downloadable images into PowerPoint, advanced search functionality, and much more.

Can I still access JACC through www.onlinejacc.org?
Yes, if you bookmark this URL, you will still be able to access JACC from www.onlinejacc.org, which will continue to be the JACC online home page on Cardiosource.

How do I login to access JACC online in the new Cardiosource?
Cardiosource will continue to be the portal through which you access JACC online. If you are an ACC member or JACC subscriber, then simply log into Cardiosource, click on JACC Online and enter your user name and password. For subsequent visits to the site, a single sign-on from Cardiosource will provide you with full access to JACC online.

The first time I access JACC online in the new Cardiosource, I am asked to select a username and password. Why?
In the new JACC online publishing platform, hosted by HighWire Press from Stanford University, you will need to establish an account so that all of your HighWire journal subscriptions can be managed effectively, and so that you can use the customized features available on the new platform. Thus, the first time you access JACC online from Cardiosource, you will be asked to select a username and password for the HighWire Press site. However, in subsequent visits, as long as you log into the Cardiosource site first, you will not need to separately login to the JACC online site.

Can I select the same username and password combination for JACC online as the username/password I use on Cardiosource?
Yes, you may use the same username and password combination for both sites, if you prefer. Remember, though, that as long as you log into Cardiosource first, you will not need to login to the JACC online site in order to access full text content.

I hold a paid subscription to JACC, but I don’t subscribe to Cardiosource. I am not a member of the ACC. How should I access JACC online?
Cardiosource will continue to be the portal through which you access JACC online. However, you do not need to purchase a subscription to Cardiosource in order to access JACC online (although we hope you will!). If you are a JACC subscriber then simply go to www.onlinejacc.org, register for Cardiosource, at no charge, and you will be able to access full text content from JACC online. Except for the first time you go to JACC online content, a single sign-on from Cardiosource will provide you with full access to JACC online.