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.
Have an idea that could shape the future of Critical Care Cardiology? The ACC Critical Care Cardiology (CCC) Leadership Council wants to hear from you.
Whether you're proposing a manuscript, review article, case report, educational initiative, webinar, journal club, advocacy effort, survey, international collaboration, membership idea or new content for ACC.org, your insights matter.
Share your idea using this link. The CCC Leadership Council will review all submissions and provide thoughtful feedback, guidance and support to help bring strong concepts to life.
Questions? Contact ACC Member Care.
Section Announcements
July 13, 2026
Nominations are now open for ACC’s 2027 Distinguished Awards, which recognize outstanding individuals making contributions to the cardiovascular profession. To nominate a colleague for a Distinguished Award, submit the required documents to the Awards Committee via awards@acc.org. Nominations are due Thursday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. ET. Learn more and nominate a colleague today!
July 13, 2026
Have an interesting surgical case, innovative technique or important clinical lesson to share? The ACC Cardiac Surgery Council invites cardiac surgeons, trainees and multidisciplinary heart teams to submit manuscripts to JACC: Case Reports and showcase their work on a high-visibility, open-access platform that advances clinical learning and patient care worldwide. Submit your best cardiac surgery cases by July 31 and help educate the global cardiovascular community.
June 15, 2026
Stay at the forefront of an increasingly complex field with a comprehensive video series on ACC Anywhere – designed for today’s cardiac critical care environment. Covering essential ICU topics from mechanical ventilation and circulatory support to shock, arrhythmias and post-cardiac arrest care, the expert-led sessions in Essential in Critical Care Cardiology, from the ACC.26 preconference series, blend case-based learning, debates and panel discussions to build confidence across all levels of experience. Strengthen decision-making, enhance collaboration and gain practical insights you can immediately apply in the CICU. Subscribe to ACC Anywhere to watch now.
