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Learn How to Overcome Challenges in HTN Management With New Infographic

April 22, 2024

Featured Infographic

Learning to correctly measure blood pressure is key to the diagnosis and management of hypertension. Failure to adhere to the correct techniques can lead to measurement errors of more than 30 mmHg. Understand the best practices for blood pressure measurement for hypertension patients with a new infographic, "Mismeasurement of Blood Pressure in the Office: Finding the Common Mistakes." Access the infographic, patient case quizzes and more free education in ACC's online course, Overcoming Challenges in Hypertension Management.

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ACC and Veradigm Launch Influenza Vaccination Education Initiative to Improve CV Health

March 18, 2024

Announcements

The ACC and Veradigm Inc. have announced a new "TRANSFORM VAX" initiative aimed at improving cardiovascular health through increased influenza vaccination education. Powered by Veradigm de-identified real-world data, TRANSFORM VAX will deliver educational messaging to health care providers whose patient cohorts meet ACC-determined criteria for inclusion. It will then compare results against a control group of physicians not receiving TRANSFORM VAX messaging, enabling the ACC to establish benchmarks from which to measure future quality improvement success. Learn more.

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Strategies For Nutrition Security and Cardiometabolic Health Equity

March 4, 2024

JACC Family of Journals

According to a recent State-of-the-Art Review published in JACC, poor diet has emerged as a top contributor to cardiovascular disease. "Food is Medicine" represents a spectrum of food-based interventions integrated into health care. Preliminary evidence suggests significant positive impacts of these programs, which include medically tailored meals, groceries and produce prescriptions for patients with specific health conditions and often social needs. Read more.

JACC: Case Reports

JACC: Case Reports Invites Submissions of Challenging RHD Cases

February 26, 2024

JACC Family of Journals

Submit your challenging rheumatic heart disease (RHD) cases highlighting the global burden of cardiovascular disease for a forthcoming special issue or mini-focus issue planned for fall or winter 2024. Topics range from pediatric acute RHD to primary prevention strategies, complex valvular heart disease and more. Submissions in any format are welcome and are due by Tuesday, April 30. Learn more.

JACC: Case Reports

JACC: Case Reports Invites Submissions of Challenging RHD Cases

February 15, 2024

JACC Family of Journals

Submit your challenging rheumatic heart disease (RHD) cases highlighting the global burden of cardiovascular disease for a forthcoming special issue or mini-focus issue planned for fall or winter 2024. Topics range from pediatric acute RHD to primary prevention strategies, complex valvular heart disease and more. Submissions in any format are welcome and should be made by Tuesday, April 30. Learn more.

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Get the Knowledge You Need to Transform CV Care at ACC.24

February 8, 2024

Upcoming Event

Join your colleagues in Atlanta, April 6-8, for ACC.24 and explore the Prevention and Health Promotion Learning Pathway to get the core knowledge needed for this ever-expanding field, including biomarkers in risk prediction and emerging medical therapies for cardiometabolic disease and obesity. Through heated debates, thought-provoking case discussions, and the patient experience, experts will dive deep into several multidisciplinary topics, including the care of cardio-obstetrics patients and mitigating cardiometabolic risk in South Asians. Register by March 6 to SAVE and learn more about all ACC.24 has to offer!

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Joint ACCP/ACC AHA Key Trial Recap Webinar

January 16, 2024

Featured Webinar

Join ACC's Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section for a joint webinar with the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) taking place Thursday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. ET.

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Download CardioSmart’s Latest Tools on Healthy Living

December 15, 2023

CardioSmart Patient Centered Highlights

Communities with historical health equity challenges are at the greatest risk for higher incidences of cardiovascular disease. Understanding the ways communities face challenges and live with heart disease and/or related risk factors is critical to developing sustainable community-based programs like ACC's Caring Hearts Initiative. As part of the program, the CardioSmart team has developed several resources on blood pressure, heart-healthy nutrition, active and mindful living. Download these resources for free here.

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JACC: Asia Call For Papers: Metabolic Disorders

August 14, 2023

JACC Family of Journals

The prevalence of metabolic disorders, including obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes (T2D), is escalating in Asian countries. Consequently, metabolic dysfunction leading to metabolic syndrome and T2D is expected to account for a majority of the health burden, including cardiovascular diseases, in these countries in the near future.

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JACC Webinar Examines Global Burden of CVD Findings in Western Europe

January 17, 2023

Featured Webinar

Join moderator Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, and expert panelists Marianne Brodmann, MD; Christian Meyer, MD; Pablo Perel, MD, MSc, PhD; and Marco Valgimigli, MD, PhD, for an informative discussion on the regional trends and clinical implications of the burden of cardiovascular disease in Western Europe.

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New Interactive HTN Lesson on ACC.org

November 2, 2022

Educational Opportunities

Learn contemporary approaches to the management of hypertension, the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, premature death, and disability-adjusted life years in the world with the ACC’s Overcoming Challenges in Hypertension Management online course.

CMP

First CVD CMP Performance Assessment Window Begins Soon

September 19, 2022

Announcements

The first Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP) Performance Assessment window this year for CVD is taking place Oct 8-16. Delivered through ACCSAP, participants get access to all the comprehensive educational material and can stay 100% certified by focusing on just 20% of the field.

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Learn FH Management Strategies on ACC.org

September 16, 2022

Educational Opportunities

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is the most common autosomal-dominant genetic disorder, affecting approximately 30 million patients worldwide. Earlier identification of any disease means earlier treatment and a greater potential to reduce or prevent untoward events.

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ACC Webinar: Managing Pregnant, Highest Risk CV Patients

September 15, 2022

Featured Webinar

Your high-risk cardiovascular patient has just become pregnant. What do you do now? Join us for a webinar, "A Team-Based Approach for When the Highest Risk Cardiovascular Patient Becomes Pregnant" for the guidance you need.

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New JACC Webinar Examines Burden of CVD in South America

September 6, 2022

Featured Webinar

A new webinar based on the JACC special report, "Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors," examines cardiovascular disease trends and modifiable risks in South America. Moderator Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, is joined by panelists Edgardo Escobar, MD, FACC; Juan F. Granada, MD; Gláucia Maria Moraes de Oliveira, MD, MSc, PhD, FACC; and Daniel José Piñeiro, MD, FACC, in a discussion outlining on the most prevalent modifiable risk factors in the region, the implications of these findings on clinical practice, how clinicians can address modifiable risks with patients, and health policy considerations.

ACCSAP

Access Everything You Need With ACCSAP

August 28, 2022

Educational Opportunities

Improve your knowledge in the field of adult clinical cardiology with ACCSAP. This self-assessment program offers 190+ CME/MOC credits and includes comprehensive educational material available in three popular formats – text, video and self-assessment questions — and is updated yearly.

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Explore New Certified Education in the Clinical Spotlight Series

August 23, 2022

Educational Opportunities

The Clinical Spotlight Series shines a light on best practices and emerging science across practice-changing topics in care including atrial fibrillation, lipid management and SGLT2 inhibitors in heart failure. Test your knowledge and earn up to 0.5 CME/MOC/CNE credits with two new certified patient cases as part of Modern Lipid Management: The Updated Medicine Cabinet.

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Test Your Knowledge on the Flu Vaccine and CVD

August 18, 2022

Educational Opportunities

August is National Immunization Awareness Month and this annual observance highlights the efforts of clinicians to protect patients of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases through timely vaccination.

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Hypertension Management Trivia on ACC.org

August 18, 2022

Educational Opportunities

Learn contemporary approaches to the management of hypertension, the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, premature death, and disability-adjusted life years in the world with the ACC’s Overcoming Challenges in Hypertension Management online course.

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Listen: ACC CardiaCast Series on Familial Hypercholesterolemia

June 8, 2022

Educational Opportunities

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is the most common autosomal-dominant genetic disorder, affecting approximately 30 million patients worldwide and characterized by lifelong elevations in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Increase your familiarity with the new treatment options available to the cardiovascular community with the Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Improving Detection to Accelerate Treatment online course.

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ACC Recognizes High Blood Pressure Education Month and World Hypertension Day

May 11, 2022

Announcements

May is High Blood Pressure Education Month and May 17 is World Hypertension Day. High blood pressure—also known as hypertension—is a major risk factor for heart disease. As hypertension remains a challenge to control, innovative strategies to improve patient adherence play a crucial role in patient care.

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New ACC CardiaCast Series on Familial Hypercholesterolemia

May 4, 2022

Educational Opportunities

Improve detection and diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and increase familiarity with the new treatment options available to the cardiovascular community with the Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Improving Detection to Accelerate Treatment online course.

Cardiology magazine; April 2022

Cardiology | Racial Minorities Are Less Likely to Receive Bystander CPR

April 15, 2022

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Black and Hispanic individuals who experience a witnessed cardiac arrest at home or in public are substantially less likely than White individuals to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a bystander, according to a study presented at ACC.22.

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Learn Hypertension Management Strategies

April 14, 2022

Educational Opportunities

As hypertension remains a challenge to control, innovative and emerging treatment options will have an important role. Learn contemporary approaches to the management of hypertension, the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, premature death, and disability-adjusted life years in the world with the ACC's Overcoming Challenges in Hypertension Management online course.

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ICYMI: ACC CardiaCast Episodes on Blood Pressure Monitoring

March 16, 2022

Featured Podcast

How confident are you in the blood pressure readings you use in clinic? Interested in learning how to integrate home blood pressure monitoring into your clinical practice? Listen to the experts discuss these topics and more in the most recent CardiaCast episodes, brought to you by the ACC Prevention Section.

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Certified Hypertension Education on ACC.org

March 1, 2022

Educational Opportunities

Learn about contemporary approaches to the management of hypertension – the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, premature death, and disability-adjusted life years in the world – with the ACC's Overcoming Challenges in Hypertension Management online course.

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Cardiology | Residual Cardiovascular Risk: Beyond Traditional Risk Factors

March 1, 2022

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

In the March issue of Cardiology magazine, Trevor Caldarera, MD, and Michael D. Shapiro, DO, MCR, FACC, write about the key drivers of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk and the need for better diagnosis and management of these residual risk factors to optimize prevention of ASCVD.

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2022 Collaborative Maintenance Pathway Updates, Upcoming Webinars, and More

February 23, 2022

Educational Opportunities

Now is the best time to take advantage of the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP) – an alternative option offered by the ACC and the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) for meeting maintenance of certification (MOC) requirements, as well as all other education, licensure and certification needs.

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NCDR Accepting 2022 Research Proposals Through April 8

February 15, 2022

Are you planning to submit an NCDR research proposal this year? Don’t miss the April 8 deadline! The NCDR Research & Publications (R&P) cycle offers one research proposal deadline annually for all NCDR programs except the STS/ACC TVT Registry.

JACC

First Issue of JACC: Asia Now Live

June 20, 2021

JACC Family of Journals

The inaugural issue of JACC: Asia is now live. JACC: Asia is the first region-specific cardiovascular journal with original peer-reviewed content, featuring state-of-the-art reviews, original research papers, editorial comments and research letters by Asian authors and focused on Asian patient populations.

NCDR

Last Call: NCDR Research Proposals Due April 9

April 6, 2021

Announcements

Don’t miss the April 9 deadline to submit an NCDR research proposal in 2021! Last year, NCDR changed its Research & Publications (R&P) cycle to offer one research proposal deadline annually, with one annual review meeting for all NCDR programs except the STS/ACC TVT Registry.

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Review the 2020 Prevention Collection Key Graphics

January 12, 2021

Featured Infographic

The ACC Prevention Clinical Topic Collection continues to provide educational content on topics imperative to all health care professionals related to cardiovascular disease prevention.

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Acknowledge National Cholesterol Education Month

September 9, 2020

Announcements

Join the ACC in recognizing National Cholesterol Education Month. ACC's Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol Hub provides a breakdown of the 2018 guidelines, CME, CE and MOC education activities, apps and tools, commentary, and patient resources.

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Live Webinar on June 18: CVD Prevention in Women

June 5, 2020

Featured Webinar

Explore the unique risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women – as well as prevention and treatment strategies – when you register for an ACC live webinar on June 18.

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RSVP For the Prevention Section Meeting and Reception at ACC.20/WCC

February 18, 2020

Save the Date

Surround yourself with colleagues who understand the challenges and opportunities you face in your daily practice. Don't miss the Prevention Section Meeting and Reception, taking place March 29 at 5:30 p.m. CT at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, at ACC.20/Together With World Congress of Cardiology.

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JACC: Heart Failure Call For Papers: Cardiogenic Shock

February 18, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

JACC: Heart Failure is seeking submissions for a themed issue highlighting cardiogenic shock to publish this November. The issue will examine the evolution of new therapies and novel treatment approaches for cardiogenic shock.

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High-Risk Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Clinic Empowers Women to Healthier Pregnancies

January 31, 2020

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Cardiovascular disease is estimated to be present in 1-3 percent of pregnancies, and the incidence is increasing. As a cardiologist who has a special interest in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease, and as a mother of twins, Colleen Harrington, MD, FACC, is challenged academically and emotionally in treating these patients.

JACC: Case Reports

JACC: Case Reports Viewpoint Explores Use of OB-GYN History to Assess CV Risk

January 23, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

A new viewpoint published in JACC: Case Reports highlights the value of OB-GYN history in screening for cardiovascular risk factors in women and stresses the importance of developing a system to transition women – such as those with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy – to regular follow-up with a primary care physician or cardiologist.

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CV Risk in Diabetes: Applying Emerging Science to Practice

January 10, 2020

Announcements

Over the past few years, the medical community has seen an increasing number of trials emerging for SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonist agents demonstrating positive results in reducing the risk for patients with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Stay up to date with ACC's new webpage, Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes: Applying Emerging Science to Practice.

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New Issue of JACC: CardioOncology Highlights Latest Developments in Delivery of CV Care to Cancer Patients and Survivors

January 8, 2020

JACC Family of Journals

The highly anticipated second issue of JACC: CardioOncology features an impressive lineup of original research, reviews and case challenges on topics such as hypertension in cancer patients and survivors, ATTR amyloid, ischemia and bleeding in cancer patients undergoing PCI, cardiovascular prevention strategies in breast cancer and more.

ACC Hosts Its First Diabetes Patient Forum

November 8, 2019

Patient Centered

The ACC hosted its first patient forum focused on diabetes and heart disease, Living Well With Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, on Oct. 30 at ACC's Heart House.

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Sign Up For “Microvolunteer” Opportunities

October 28, 2019

Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

There are a lot of big ways to get involved with the College – being on a Section Leadership Council, participating on a taskforce or committee, or serving as faculty for a live course, to name a few. However, we know that not everyone has the time for some of these larger-scale commitments. That's why the ACC is excited to announce the launch of our Microvolunteering Platform.

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Acknowledge National Cholesterol Education Month

September 4, 2019

Upcoming Event

Join the ACC in recognizing National Cholesterol Education Month. ACC's Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol Hub provides a breakdown of the 2018 guidelines, CME, CE and MOC education activities, apps and tools, commentary, and patient resources.

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Download CardioSmart's Prevention Infographic - Now in Spanish!

August 13, 2019

Featured Infographic

While healthy habits are important steps to prevent heart disease, it is also important to keep an eye on factors that make heart disease more likely, including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

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CVD Prevention: Perspective For FITs

July 25, 2019

Feature Article

The incremental understanding of cardiovascular disease over the past three decades has led to advances in its risk factor modifications and treatment strategies. Therefore, newer guidelines on prevention and treatment measures related to lipids, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, thrombosis and vascular diseases have exponentially increased.

Cardiology Magazine; July 2019

Check Out the July Issue of Cardiology; Your Member Magazine

July 23, 2019

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Cardiology is the ACC's flagship member magazine — your member magazine — providing cardiovascular professionals with a comprehensive source for clinical and professional news. Find links to all of the July issue's articles and share on social media!

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Visit CardioSmart's Cholesterol Condition Center

June 20, 2019

Quick Reads and Recommendations

CardioSmart's cholesterol condition center helps patients learn more about high cholesterol; treatment options such as statins, PCSK9 inhibitors and heart-healthy living tips; and the 2018 Cholesterol Guideline.

ACC.19 Update

New Dyslipidemia Post-ACC.19 Content

June 13, 2019

ACC20WCC

The ACC.19 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org now features post-meeting content on dyslipidemia to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.19.

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JACC Leadership Page: ACC.19, Primary Prevention and Elizabeth Kovacs

May 30, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

In a new Leadership Page published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, ACC President Richard J. Kovacs, MD, FACC, reflects on ACC.19; the new Primary Prevention Guideline; and his mother, Elizabeth M. Kovacs, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 99.

Cardiology Magazine, May 2019

Leading Through Example: Fitness For Heart Health

May 23, 2019

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

As we mark National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Cardiology magazine featured photos of activities that members enjoy in their pursuit of being fit.

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Special Issue of JACC Focuses on CV Health Promotion

April 25, 2019

JACC Family of Journals

A special issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, published April 22 on cardiovascular health promotion, covers topics such as healthy behaviors in preschoolers, the importance of eating breakfast, plant-based dietary patters and incident heart failure, sitting time and risk of death, survival among SIHD patients with diabetes, benefits of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, and more.

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New Video on ACC Diabetes Expert Consensus Decision Pathway

March 6, 2019

Feature Video

In a new video interview, Brendan Everett, MD, FACC, and James L. Januzzi Jr., MD, FACC, discuss key points to remember from the 2018 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Novel Therapies for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.

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Attend ACC's Cardiovascular Health Promotion Course

February 15, 2019

Educational Opportunities

ACC's Cardiovascular Health Promotion course, taking place May 30 – June 1 in Washington, DC, provides the latest in evidence-based practice for cardiovascular health promotion and disease prevention, as well as practical strategies for lifestyle medicine for the cardiac care team.

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Free CME/MOC Credit: Cardiac Rehab Webinar Series

December 17, 2018

Featured Webinar

The ACC Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section and Cardiac Rehabilitation Work Group created a series of free webinars aimed at optimizing care for cardiac rehab patients.

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ACC Decision Pathway Provides New Guidance on Managing T2D Patients With ASCVD

December 4, 2018

Quick Reads and Recommendations

The ACC's new 2018 Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Novel Therapies for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease addresses the changing paradigm in how cardiovascular specialists should approach care of type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients.

Cardiology; Jan. 2017

ACC Council Perspective Looks at Lifestyle Modifications For Preventing and Treating HF

November 9, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

While continued improvement in medical and device therapy for heart failure has led to better survival rates, there may be stronger evidence that heart failure can be prevented by favorable lifestyle choices vs. treatment of existing heart failure, according to a perspective from ACC's Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Council published Oct. 29 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Cardiac Rehab Information for Physicians Webinar Series

October 30, 2018

Featured Webinar

The overall goal of this activity is to provide physicians with the knowledge they need to better utilize Cardiac Rehab, by serving as a source of information that is not readily available. This five-part webinar series was created by the ACC Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Council.

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Groundbreaking JACC Series Examines Top Eight CV Risk Factors and How to Prevent Them

October 19, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

An innovative eight-part Cardiovascular Health Promotion Series published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) provides health care professionals with an in-depth examination of the eight risk factors and behaviors that contribute most to cardiovascular disease development.

Cardiology Magazine, Sept. 2018

Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section | The September Issue of Cardiology, YOUR Member Magazine, is Live! Read it All Online!

September 21, 2018

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

The September 2018 issue of Cardiology, YOUR member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

ACC.19 Update

ACC Members, ACC.19 Registration is Now Open!

September 12, 2018

ACC20WCC

ACC.19 registration is NOW OPEN exclusively for ACC members. Nonmember registration will open Wednesday, Sept. 26. Register early for the lowest rates and best selection of hotel rooms!

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JACC CV Health Promotion Series Address Top 8 Risk Factors

September 7, 2018

JACC Family of Journals

A series of eight state-of-the-art reviews is now publishing in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). One review is publishing each week, examining the top risk factors affecting the cardiovascular health of patients: diet, tobacco, lipid control/cholesterol, blood pressure, psychological health, weight, physical activity and blood sugar.

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Feature | Why I Chose Preventive Cardiology

August 23, 2018

Feature Article

On Valentine’s Day 1994, I was 5 years old and carefully crafting a card for my grandparents in art class. I remember gluing a white lace heart onto a red sheet of construction paper, excited to share my masterpiece. My grandfather picked me up from the bus stop that afternoon. Once home, he held his chest and reported pain. He tragically died in route to the hospital from a massive myocardial infarction at the age of 61. While I cannot recall if my grandfather’s early death was the impetus for my longstanding aspiration to become a cardiologist, it undoubtedly influenced my interest in preventive cardiology.

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Review Provides Mechanisms For Effective SGLT2i Use in Diabetes

August 18, 2018

The effectiveness of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) highlights the importance of well-powered clinical trials that have identified a new treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes, according to a state-of-the-art review published July 31 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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Save the Date: Join ACC’s Next Twitter Journal Club

August 18, 2018

Save the Date

Save the date for the next ACC Twitter Journal Club on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 3 - 4 p.m. ET! ACC Journal Club faculty members Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, FACC, and John Ryan, MD, FACC. Itchhaporia AND Ryan will be joined by Annabelle Volgman, MD, FACC, ACC Cardiovascular Disease in Women committee member; Andrew Freeman, MD, FACC, ACC Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section council member; and Dave Dixon, PharmD, FACC, ACC Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Disorder sub-section member, to discuss some of the hottest topics from ESC Congress 2018 in Munich.

Cardiology Magazine August 2018

Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section | The August Issue of Cardiology, YOUR Member Magazine, is Live! Read it All Online!

August 16, 2018

Cardiology Magazine Highlights

The August 2018 issue of Cardiology, YOUR member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

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New Prevention Post-ACC.18 Content

July 23, 2018

The ACC.18 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org features post-meeting content from the Prevention Learning Pathway to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.18.

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ACC Seeks Comment on Diabetes Decision Pathway

June 28, 2018

A draft of the 2018 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Novel Therapies for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes is open for comment until July 5.

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CVD and Diabetes: Test Your Knowledge; Earn Credit

June 11, 2018

A new online ACC hub focused on “Lifting the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes” provides a host of free, education activities designed to help cardiovascular care professionals close the gap in new cardiometabolic pharmacotherapy.

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New Prevention Post-ACC.18 Content

June 11, 2018

The ACC.18 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org features post-meeting content from the Prevention Learning Pathway to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.18.

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New Prevention Post-ACC.18 Content

May 7, 2018

The ACC.18 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org now features post-meeting content that is meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.18 from the Prevention Learning Pathway.

Member Benefits

Research Proposal Deadline Extended for Diabetes Collaborative Registry

April 24, 2018

The College’s Diabetes Collaborative Registry is seeking research proposals and has extended its research proposal application (RPA) deadline to Friday, June 1. Launched in 2014, the Diabetes Collaborative Registry has become a powerful resource for studies on the care and management of diabetic patients across multiple clinical specialties in the ambulatory space.

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Clinician Guide to the ABCs of Primary and Secondary Prevention of ASCVD

April 24, 2018

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in America, with well-established and identifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors are the primary driver for first cardiovascular event, and risk factor modification has been a significant driver for reduction of cardiovascular death in certain populations in recent decades.

Meetings

Hear From the Experts on the Hottest Trials From AHA 2017

November 28, 2017

In the latest ACC Cardiology Hour, Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, is joined by Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC; Rachel J. Lampert, MD, FACC; Prediman K. Shah, MD, MACC; and Chadwick W. Stouffer, MD, in a roundtable discussion of the hottest trials from AHA 2017 in Anaheim, CA. Among the trials discussed are DACAB, CANVAS, EXSCEL, POISE-2 and more.

Member Benefits

New Guidelines Focus on Ventricular Arrhythmias, Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention

November 2, 2017

The ACC, along with the American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society, have published new guidelines for the treatment of adult patients with ventricular arrhythmias (VA) or who are at risk for sudden cardiac death. The new guidelines replace the 2006 ACC/AHA/SC Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death and provide recommendations regarding general evaluation of patients with documented or suspected VA; treatments, therapies and prevention of VA; acute management of specific VA; and VA in the structurally normal heart.

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Apply for ACC’s Membership Committee by Sept. 22

September 13, 2017

In conjunction with the ACC Committee Nominations cycle, the College’s Membership Committee is now accepting applications through Sept. 22. The Membership Committee was established as part of the 2015 College’s governance transformation and serves as standing committee of the College, reporting directly to the Board of Trustees.

Member Benefits

Updated Decision Pathway For Non-Statin Therapies Published

September 7, 2017

As a result of recent evidence regarding proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors and ezetimibe in some patients, the ACC has released the 2017 Focused Update of the 2016 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on the Role of Non-Statin Therapies for LDL-Cholesterol Lowering in the Management of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk, which published Sept. 5 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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The August 2017 Issue of Cardiology, ACC's Flagship Member Magazine, is LIVE!

August 21, 2017

The August 2017 issue of Cardiology, ACC’s flagship member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

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ACC/AHA Seeks Comments on Updated Cardiac Rehabilitation Measure Set

August 9, 2017

The ACC/American Heart Association (AHA) Task Force on Performance Measures is accepting public comments on the draft of the 2018 ACC/AHA Cardiac Rehabilitation Performance Measure Set, including any measures that the committee should consider modifying, removing or adding.

Member Benefits

Some Plant-Based Diets May Increase Heart Disease Risk

July 25, 2017

Plant-based diets are recommended to reduce the risk of heart disease, but some may be associated with a higher risk, according to a study published July 17 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Cardiology Magazine, July 2017

The July 2017 Issue of Cardiology, ACC's Flagship Member Magazine, is LIVE!

July 20, 2017

The July 2017 issue of Cardiology, ACC’s flagship member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

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Call For Applications: Annual Scientific Session Vice Chair

July 20, 2017

The ACC is seeking qualified candidates to serve as vice chair of the Annual Scientific Session for a two-year term of office for ACC.19 and ACC.20, moving on to assume another two-year term as chair of ACC.21 and ACC.22.

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New Prevention Post-ACC.17 Content

July 10, 2017

The ACC.org editors have created additional prevention-related content meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.17.

Member Benefits

Listen Now: JACC Audio Summary on Global Burden of CVD

July 10, 2017

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart diseases and stroke, account for one-third of deaths throughout the world, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) that examined every country over the past 25 years.

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New Prevention Post-ACC.17 Content

June 30, 2017

The ACC.org editors have created additional prevention-related content meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.17.

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The June 2017 Issue of Cardiology, ACC's Flagship Member Magazine, is LIVE!

June 27, 2017

The June 2017 issue of Cardiology, ACC’s flagship member magazine, is now live! Cardiology provides cardiovascular professionals with comprehensive clinical, professional and health policy news; feature-length articles on the top trends and innovations in cardiovascular medicine; expert commentary from leaders in the cardiovascular field; quick-read summaries of the latest research from the JACC Journals and other major cardiovascular journals; profiles of ACC members, like you; and so much more!

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New Prevention Post-ACC.17 Content

May 9, 2017

The ACC.org editors have created additional prevention-related content meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.17.

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Webinar on Demand: Lifestyle – Why Good Medicine Starts With Prevention

April 14, 2017

Preventive medicine along with lifestyle modification (including adopting and/or adhering to a heart healthy diet, regular exercise habits, avoidance of tobacco products, and achieving or maintaining a healthy weight) remains the foundation for health promotion and cardiovascular disease risk reduction. However, most Americans continue to lead an unhealthy lifestyle and fewer than 1 percent of adults have all seven AHA cardiovascular health metrics at ideal levels.

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Managing CV Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

March 29, 2017

Cardiologists are treating more and more patients with established cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Over the last decade, studies have shown that patients with diabetes are at greater risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than those without diabetes.

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This Saturday: All-Section Meeting & Reception at ACC.17

March 14, 2017

Attending ACC.17? Join us for the All-Section Meeting & Reception at ACC.17! The event happening THIS Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis will give you a chance to learn more about what ACC's 19+ Member Sections are working to accomplish and to connect with members in your specialty or interest areas.

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Prevention-Focused Sessions at ACC.17

March 3, 2017

Only at ACC.17 will you have the opportunity to learn everything you need to address the evolving world of cardiovascular medicine and achieve success in your profession. Mark your calendar for the All-Sections Meeting and Reception on Saturday, March 18 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis. Additional sessions on prevention will also be offered. Click for more information. 

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Special Issue of JACC Focuses on CV Health Promotion

March 3, 2017

A special issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), published Feb. 27, focuses on the promotion of cardiovascular health, including topics such as dietary habits, antioxidant pills and physical activity – and the prevention of cardiovascular disease and other related conditions.

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Coverage of Non-Statins Following Publication of Cholesterol Guidelines

January 18, 2017

Analysis exploring Medicare formulary changes following the publication of the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults found that, although the cholesterol guideline was originally associated with more restrictive formulary coverage of non-statin lipid-lowering medications, many formularies continue to provide unrestrictive coverage. 

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New Risk Assessment Tool Aims to Better Predict CVD Risk

December 2, 2016

A new risk assessment tool, funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with the ACC and the American Heart Association (AHA), may help to better predict the 10-year risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASVCD) and how that risk may change over time as preventive treatments are initiated.

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Paul L. Douglass, MD, MACC: A Catalyst For Change Through Service

September 15, 2016

The Summer 2016 issue of Cardiology magazine includes a feature article on Paul L. Douglass, MD, MACC, who received the Master of the ACC (MACC) designation at ACC.16 in Chicago. Douglass was an “As an early voice for the issue of health care disparities in...

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Rehabilitating the Heart of the Nation

July 6, 2016

The Spring issue of Cardiology magazine examines the pending legislation before the U.S. Congress that would expand access to cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) for patients in areas of need and to transform secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease across the country.

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Registration Open For CardioSmart’s Heart Forum Webinar on Hypertension

May 18, 2016

Encourage patients to register for a new webinar focusing on hypertension on May 17 at 12 p.m. ET from ACC’s CardioSmart Heart Forum. Keith Ferdinand, MD, FACC, professor of clinical medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine, will provide a general overview on hypertension...

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ACC/AHA Task Force Seeks Comment on Sudden Cardiac Death Measure Set

February 25, 2016

The ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures has developed a prevention of sudden cardiac death measure set. The Task Force is seeking public comments on the measure set. Before completing the survey, please review the draft prevention of sudden cardiac measure set.

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National Cardiac Rehab Week: Encouraging Patient Education and Participation

February 25, 2016

In a recent post on the ACC in Touch Blog, Richard A. Josephson, MS, MD, FACC, and Derin Tugal, MD, discuss the challenges of enrolling cardiovascular disease patients cardiac rehabilitation (rehab)and resources to encourage participation. “Despite numerous publications and international guidelines in support of cardiac rehab for patients … implementation of cardiac rehab remains suboptimal.

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Fulfilling a Lifelong Passion For Fitness and Healthy Nutrition

December 14, 2015

Cardiology recently sat down with Pamela Bowe Morris, MD, FACC, to discuss her career path in cardiology and her thoughts on the future of population health. She is currently the director of preventive cardiology, co-director of Women’s Heart Care, and an assistant professor of medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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Homozygous FH Panel Discussion and Certified Patient Cases

December 10, 2015

In a recent certified Expert Analysis, Samuel S. Gidding, MD, FACC,  Patrick M. Moriarty, MD, FACC, and Geetha Raghuveer, MD, MPH, discuss homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), with a goal to improve clinical competency in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with FH.

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Best of ACC.org: The Tragic Truth About Familial Hypercholesterolemia

December 3, 2015

“She came to me with severe muscle aches and very high cholesterol, hoping I could treat her,” remembers Alan Brown, MD, FACC, a member of the College’s Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section, and a specialist in preventative medicine. “So I ran some tests, asked for a patient history and discovered she had Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), an inherited disease caused by a mutation in the low-density-lipoprotein (LDL) receptor gene.”

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ACC Councils Evaluate the Role of Clinical Pharmacists on the CV Care Team

November 9, 2015

Clinical pharmacists play an important role for patients on the cardiovascular care team, according to a joint Council Perspective from the Cardiovascular Team Section and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section published Nov. 2 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The authors note that as a result of advanced training, clinical pharmacists have been associated with decreased costs of care, hospital mortality, drug costs, length of stay and medication error rates.

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ACC Councils Call For Greater Understanding of CV Effects of Smoking

October 19, 2015

While advancements have been made in the field of tobacco-related research, smoking cessation rates have slowed in recent years, showing that there is still need for greater understanding of the cardiovascular effects of cigarette smoke exposure and electronic cigarettes, according to a council perspective from ACC’s Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section Leadership Council and Early Career Council published Sept. 14 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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ACC Endorses Million Hearts CV Risk Reduction Model

August 4, 2015

The ACC has endorsed Million Hearts’ new Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Model – the first of its kind from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The model is structured as a randomized trial made up of Medicare Fee for Service beneficiaries from 360 control and 360 intervention practices, combining for roughly 150,000 subjects in each arm.

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ACC Council Assesses Cardiac Rehab in HFrEF Patients

July 7, 2015

Although the U.S. Centers for Medicare Services has extended cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) coverage to patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), enrolling these patients in cardiac rehab may prove difficult, according to a Council Perspective published June 15 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

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CardioSmart Infographics Focused on Prevention

June 19, 2015

The ACC’s CardioSmart program has developed a series of patient-focused infographics designed to provide informative and vibrant visual summaries of cardiovascular and lifestyle topics ranging from active living to heart valve disease.

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CV-Risk-Reduction-Model-Launches

May 29, 2015

Million Hearts® released a new Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Model that offers a novel way of lowering risks of heart attack and stroke by proposing a new way to pay for prevention. Using a data-driven, predictive modelling approach, the Million Hearts model will generate an individualized 10-year risk score for each participant. With access to this information, providers and patients can work together to explore various solutions.

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Prevention and Active Living

February 11, 2015

As we battle the obesity epidemic it has been increasingly important to not only advise heart healthy eating habits, but to emphasize the necessity for regular aerobic activity, writes Deirdre J. Mattina, MD, of Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, and member of the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section Leadership Council, in an ACC in Touch Blog.