Welcome to ACC's Critical Care Cardiology Member Section!
Michael A. Solomon, MD, MBA, FACC
Chair
The legacy Coronary Care Unit has evolved from predominantly patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) to the contemporary Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) which includes a more heterogeneous group of patients with diverse cardiac and noncardiac critical illnesses. At the same time, the number and complexity of available therapies have increased across the spectrum of CICU illnesses along with the prevalence of critical noncardiac diagnoses, further augmenting the diversity and complexity of the contemporary CICU.
The increasing complexity of care seen within the modern CICU has created an increasing need for critical care providers with expertise in cardiology in the health care environment. The ACC Critical Care Cardiology Member Section provides a platform for critical care cardiology engagement; a central forum in which to discuss the unique overlap of cardiovascular medicine and critical care medicine.
Through collaborative efforts, this Section will help to develop and enhance training programs for critical care cardiologists, as well as create educational resources to support continuing education and the dissemination of novel scientific developments to all practitioners within the field. Our aim is to serve as the primary home for the growing number of medical professionals interested in CICU level care, as well as all aspects of acute cardiac care.
Additionally, the Section will be an impactful resource to and provide mentorship for fellows in training and early career cardiologists interested in careers in critical care cardiology or whose area of clinical or academic interest includes the care of patients treated within the CICU.
I hope that you will join us as we build this new forum for specialty dialogue, educational innovation, scientific development and dissemination as well as multi-societal collaboration.
Thank you!
Michael A. Solomon, MD, MBA, FACC
Chair
Join the Critical Care Cardiology Member Section — Today!
The Critical Care Cardiology Member Section is only able to accomplish its mission through support from members. Members can join online by clicking here or by contacting ACC Member Care at (800) 253-4636, ext. 5603; or direct dial (202) 375-6000.
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As our membership grows, so does the Critical Care Cardiology Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.
The ACC Critical Care Cardiology Council (C4) invites you to share your suggestions for a Manuscript, Outline, Review Article, Case Reports, Educational Strategy, or any other ideas. Please complete the form at this link.
The ACC C4 will review all submissions and offer assistance and feedback as needed.
Questions? Contact ACC Member Care.
Section Announcements
February 27, 2026
Join your critical care cardiology colleagues for networking, updates and community-building at the Critical Care Cardiology Section Meet-Up. Mingle with Section members on Saturday, March 28 from 11 a.m.-Noon CT in the Lounge & Learn Pavilion, Meet Up Zone 2. Register here.
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February 9, 2026
Start your ACC.26 with breakfast and professional connection at the Member Sections Community Breakfast, taking place Saturday, March 28 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. CT at the FAM (FACC, AACC, MACC) Lounge inside the Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. Join fellow Section members for great conversation in a relaxed setting. Registration is FREE – reserve your spot! Not yet registered for ACC.26? Register by Feb. 12 to SAVE up to $200 with advanced registration discounts.
February 9, 2026
If it’s happening in cardiology, it’s happening at ACC.26 in New Orleans – and you won’t want to miss it! Join us for groundbreaking late-breaking clinical trials including results from HI-PEITHO, CHAMPION-AF, VESALIUS-CV and more; updates on the newest guidelines shaping care; keynotes from visionary leaders; hands-on learning that helps you turn new knowledge into action in the Personalized Skills Zone; and so much more. ACC members receive a discounted rate on registration – plus, register before Feb. 12 to save even more with advanced registration.
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