Expertly curated sessions and fresh perspectives along the Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) Learning Pathway at ACC.26, taking place March 28-30 in New Orleans, LA, will explore both the current realities and future advances in modern IHD care. This year’s program will cover both core topics in ischemia and chronic coronary disease, and unique challenges in special populations, including SCAD, ANOCA, INOCA, MINOCA and MI in young patients. Register now to learn more about IHD and explore the hundreds of other sessions covering the full spectrum of cardiovascular care at ACC.26!

NCDR is launching the new Population Analytics Dashboard for the Chest Pain – MI Registry and CathPCI Registry on Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, respectively. This powerful tool will offer advanced insights, including flexible date ranges, population-based metrics, comparator cohorts, trend analysis and on/off hours performance. Educational resources will be available soon on the registry website, and the feature will expand to all NCDR registries in early 2026. Learn more.

Join us for an unforgettable experience at ACC.26, taking place March 28-30, 2026, in New Orleans, LA, where you'll connect with peers from around the world, explore the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine, and gain practical insights to improve your daily practice. Plus, plan to arrive a day early to participate in the Essentials in Critical Care Cardiology pre-conference session on Friday, March 27 and get the knowledge and skills you need to stay at the forefront of the field and key clinical insights into ICU-level topics.

Register early to save with early bird discounts and select the ACC.26 PLUS package to add the pre-conference to your registration.

Join ACC's Cardiovascular Imaging Member Section on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. ET for a webinar discussing how to apply ACC's 10 Issues for the Clinician in Tricuspid Regurgitation Evaluation and Management: 2025 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway into everyday practice. Experts including lead author, Patrick T. O'Gara, MD, MACC, and author, Rebecca T. Hahn, MD, FACC, will walk through targeted cases, provide practical insights on patient evaluation and more. Learn more and register.

The ACC is looking for the best in procedural trainers, games and simulator enhancements, including those in Critical Care Cardiology, for its Cardio Sim Creator Competition. This exclusive competition represents the cutting edge in educational innovation from health care professionals or teams – original work that identifies and solves specific problems, enhances user skillsets, and advances training in the field. The winner, announced in early November, will be invited to present their simulation/simulator at ACC.26, taking place March 28-30, 2026, in New Orleans, LA, and offered a faculty appointment at the Personalized Skills Zone. To be considered, submit a short video on your work by Monday, Oct. 13. Learn more.

The ACC seeking question writers for ACC's FIT Jeopardy Competition at ACC.26, taking place March 28-30, in New Orleans, LA. Each question writer will be responsible for designing 10-20 questions in their area of expertise. Applications are due by Tuesday, Sept. 30. Apply here.

The number of adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) continues to grow. In a State-of the-Art Review published in JACC: Advances, Christopher W. Valle, MD, and Anne Marie Valente, MD, FACC, et al., on behalf of ACC's Critical Care Cardiology and Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology Member Sections, discuss the current epidemiology of ACHD patients who require care in the intensive care unit and review core physiology and management pearls unique to the critical care of this population. Additionally, they highlight available data on outcomes, identify key gaps in evidence, and address considerations for workforce development and education. Read more.

Shape the future of cardiovascular medicine by sharing your research with the global cardiovascular community at ACC.26, taking place March 28-30, 2026, in New Orleans, LA. The ACC is now accepting abstract submissions across 60 topics and complex clinical case submissions, including critical care cardiology abstracts as a featured field.

Be part of the global stage where groundbreaking research, real-world cases and innovative care converge. All submissions are due by Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. ET. Learn more and submit today!

Due to limited data, care of cardio-obstetrics patients in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) is challenging. Optimal care requires a broad multidisciplinary team of experts and a deep understanding of the interplay between the hemodynamics of pregnancy and the clinical manifestations of varied cardiac disease states. An article authored by Jenna Nichole Skowronski, MD, FACC, and published in the US Cardiology Review serves as an introductory guide to cardio-obstetrics care in the CICU. Read the full article. Register for Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy, taking place Oct. 17-19 in Washington, DC, to learn more about the treatment of cardio-obstetrics patients.

Join ACC's Critical Care Cardiology Member Section in collaboration with the Society of Critical Care Cardiology on Monday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. ET for the second installation of the Wellness and Humanity in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) webinar series.

In Critical Care Cardiology International Family Feud...The Gloves Are Off, critical care cardiologists compete in a Family-Feud style game exploring the ever-changing dynamics transforming the cardiac intensive care unit! It's just one of more than a thousand presentations from ACC.25, including inspiring keynotes, cutting-edge late-breaking clinical trials, thought-provoking panels and more. ACC.25 attendees with full three-day conference professional registration receive a FREE one-year subscription to ACC Anywhere – login to activate your account. Didn't attend ACC.25? Enjoy a free preview and subscribe to watch the full video, plus thousands more from ACC's top meetings!

Mixed cardiogenic-vasodilatory shock is common in the contemporary cardiac intensive care unit. In a recent state-of-the-art review published in JACC: Advances, Jacob Colin Jentzer, MD, FACC, et al., discuss the potential etiologies, pathophysiology and management of mixed cardiogenic-vasodilatory shock in the context of a proposed novel classification system.

Applications for a new Promoting Understanding and Learning in Specialized Electives (PULSE) Fellowship Program, sponsored by Abiomed and supported by the ACC and the Critical Care Cardiology Member Section, are now open for Fellows in Training (FITs) interested in critical care cardiology.

Join ACC's Critical Care Cardiology Member Section and the Society of Critical Care Cardiology on Wednesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. ET for a webinar focusing on patient perspectives regarding wellness and humanity in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU).

Join Vivek Kulkarni, MD, FACC, on Friday, March 28 from 1-5 p.m. CT, for a pre-conference workshop designed for navigating the world of research and evidence-based guidelines – with special focus on the TAVR-Unload Trial and 2020 ACC/AHA Valve Disease Guideline. Practice applying JACC articles and clinical guidelines to a real-world case, with guidance from expert coaches in the field, including Sandra M. Oliver-McNeil, DNP, ACNP-BC, FACC; Erica Spatz, MD, FACC; and Muthiah Vaduganathan, MD. Register today for ACC.25, taking place March 29-31 in Chicago, and add the JACC Workshop to your registration. Already registered? Login to your attendee dashboard to add the workshop to your registration.

Join ACC's Critical Care Cardiology Member Section at the Critical Care Cardiology Section Meet-Up for networking and updates in the field. The meet-up will take place during ACC.25 on Saturday, March 29, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. CT in the Lounge & Learn Pavillion, Meet-Up Zone 2. Encourage your colleagues to attend – all ACC members are welcome to attend and learn more about the section. Register today!

JACC: Advances is calling for papers for a special focus issue on "Care of the Critically Ill Patient in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit." Specifically, submissions pertaining to outcomes, therapies, ethical challenges or health system strategies in the field of critical care cardiology are welcome. Submissions are due by Friday, Feb. 28. Submit your science today!

At ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, in Chicago, IL, the Ischemic Heart Disease Learning (IHD) Pathway is perfect for any clinician focusing on the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). Sessions will tackle the most challenging aspects of IHD management, including a deep dive into new acute coronary syndrome guidelines and a fireside chat with a leader in the field! Plus, don't miss patient stories in critical care cardiology through the Special Topics Learning Pathway. Top it off by cheering on your favorite team in Critical Care Cardiology International Family Feud! Register here.

The ACC recognizes more than 2,000 hospitals and facilities participating in NCDR registries and ACC Accreditation Services, including those from the Chest Pain – MI Registry, Chest Pain Center Accreditation and Chest Pain Center Certification, in the ACC insert of the 2025 U.S. News and World Report "Best Hospitals" guidebook released Nov. 21. As the global professional home for the entire cardiovascular care team, the ACC is committed to supporting patients, caregivers and health care professionals by ensuring the highest-quality care is delivered to every patient, every time. ⁠Explore this year's issue.

Showcase your cutting-edge simulator in the ACC.25 Cardio Sim Creator Competition and pave the way for advancements in simulation-based education.

Showcase your cutting-edge simulator in the ACC.25 Cardio Sim Creator Competition and pave the way for advancements in simulation-based education.

Join your colleagues at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL, and get the knowledge you need to transform cardiovascular care for all! You'll have the opportunity to discuss the latest science with top experts, learn how clinical guidelines translate into your daily practice, and build lasting connections with your peers. Register by Nov. 20 to SAVE up to $300 with early bird discounts and get all-inclusive access to ACC.25!

JACC: Advances is calling for papers for a special focus issue on "Care of the Critically Ill Patient in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit." Specifically, submissions pertaining to outcomes, therapies, ethical challenges or health system strategies in the field of critical care cardiology are welcome.

Transform the future of patient care by sharing your late-breaking clinical trial (LBCT) research with the global cardiovascular community at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL.

Jason Neil Katz, MD, FACC, is a critical care cardiologist and a member of ACC's Critical Care Cardiology Section Leadership Council. In addition to critical care, Katz focuses on heart failure and transplant cardiology. Kevin Buda, DO, interviewed Katz about his unique career path and what drove him to pursue dual training. Read more.

Critical Care Cardiology (CCC) is a growing field that requires specialized and advanced training. A recent JACC Scientific Expert Panel paper highlights information discussed at the inaugural Critical Care Cardiology Education Summit held at the University of Minnesota in 2023 and chaired by Andrea M. Elliott, MD, FACC. The Expert Panel aims to facilitate continued growth of the CCC field through adult education and curriculum design, requisite training necessary to provide high-quality care, and attention to a purposeful approach emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the field. Read more.

The ACC is currently accepting submissions of abstracts, complex clinical cases and interventional challenging cases to be presented at ACC.25, taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Submit your research for a chance to transform the future of cardiovascular care by sharing your research with over 12,000 attendees from more than 130 countries. The deadline for all submissions is 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Don't miss your chance to be part of ACC.25 — submit your abstract or case today!

Updates to ACC's Chest Pain Center Accreditation are set to launch this October, providing facilities with the opportunity to discover cost savings and improve outcomes with a model that has streamlined mandatory requirements by more than 40%. Notably, Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center made acute coronary syndrome observation process enhancements resulting in an annual cost savings of more than $700K along with reduced length-of-stay. Interested sites can prepurchase Chest Pain Center Accreditation this summer to take advantage of ACC Accreditation Services' summer sale: 15% off your first payment and additional complimentary registration to ACC Quality Summit 2024. Learn more.

The demands on the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) community are immense with chest pain accounting for nearly 8 million emergency department visits per year. To support this community and their tireless efforts in providing critical care, the ACC offers quality improvement (QI) programs through NCDR's Chest Pain – MI Registry and ACC Accreditation Services to support the path to providing the highest quality and most efficient cardiovascular care. Plus, EMS agencies can now access hospital metrics specific to the care and outcomes of their acute myocardial infarction patients, assess their own performance through NCDR eReports EMS and gain recognition through the EMS Partner in Care program. Learn more about ACC's EMS resources here.

The University of Minnesota Critical care cardiology fellowship is a one-year Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited critical care medicine fellowship designed for cardiologists interested in pursuing a career in critical care cardiology. Kevin Buda, DO, interviewed the program's director Andrea M. Elliott, MD, FACC, about what makes this program unique, how it supports critical care medicine FITs and more. Read the full article.

Join us Monday, April 22 at 8 a.m. ET for a case-based webinar focusing on managing cardiogenic shock. The webinar is hosted by ACC's Critical Care Cardiology Council and the Indonesian Heart Association, and will cover topics including the pathophysiology of cardiogenic shock management, the role of mechanical support, insight into real-world cases and more. Learn more.

The ACC and the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association delivered a webinar earlier this year that highlights the challenges and opportunities for women in critical care cardiology (CCC). This article provides insight on topics covered in the webinar from two of its co-hosts; Hannah Schaubroeck, MD, and Rosy Thachil, MD, FACC. Read the full article. Watch the on-demand version of the webinar here.

According to a study recently published in JACC: Advances, there is significant heterogeneity in current standardized critical care cardiology (CCC) training paradigms for meeting training and board certifications...

In a recent article published Dec. 4 in JACC, Carolina D. Tennyson, DNP, ACNP, AACC, et al., look at the education and certifications that could enable APPs to better care for patients within the CICU, subspecialty training and specialization, and the different ways that APPs can be integrated into the interprofessional cardiac critical care team to improve outcomes.

U.S. News & World Report recently released the 2024 edition of the "Best Hospitals" guidebook, featuring more than 2,000 hospitals, health systems and facilities participating in NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services.

In this episode of Practice Made Perfect, Rosy Thachil, MD, FACC, and Shashank S. Sinha, MD, FACC, continue their series, "Conversations with Critical Care Cardiologists" sponsored by ACC’s Critical Care Cardiology (CCC) Section.

Listen to Young Investigators "pitch" their Interventional Cardiology research ideas to a distinguished panel of judges and learn what tools are necessary to conduct successful research.

NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services offer multiple quality improvement tools aimed at assessing and enhancing the care of chest pain patients in facilities across the globe.

Be the Judge. Join us live on May 24 at 7 p.m. ET as we listen to Young Investigators pitch their research ideas in Critical Care Cardiology to our distinguished panel of Judges – Drs. Carlos Alviar, Erin Bohula, and Jacob Jentzer.

The ACC is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Writing Committee Chair for a new multi-societal advanced training statement on critical care cardiology. The estimated duration of the commitment is up to 2 years from planning through publication and document promotion.

The ACC is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Writing Committee Chair for a new multi-societal advanced training statement on critical care cardiology.

In an article recently published in JACC, Anthony P. Carnicelli, MD, FACC, et al., note the need for cardiologists focused on critical care, the skills required to be a contemporary critical care cardiology specialist and example curriculum that could provide a new pathway for trainees to obtain the necessary skills to work in this rapidly growing subspeciality.

The ACC is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Writing Committee Chair for a new multi-societal advanced training statement on critical care cardiology.

A new JACC Patient Care Pathways case provides an inside look at the pathway of a 37-year-old female who, while in labor, develops dyspnea, hypoxemia, and tachycardia, followed by an acute pulmonary embolism.

The first issue of JACC: Advances published on April 1. Led by editor-in-chief, Candice Silversides, MD, the online, open-access journal covers the evolving aspects of cardiology, including emerging cardiovascular fields, diagnostics and treatments.

"As a future advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology physician, I aspire to care for HF patients across their entire spectrum of disease. As such, I want to develop the tools necessary to care for HF patients, especially during their greatest period of risk and illness," writes Vanessa Blumer, MD.

"The contemporary cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) has evolved, as has the technology, knowledge base and skill set to care for CICU patients over the past three decades," write Michael A. Solomon, MD, MBA, FACC, and Robert O. Rosewell, MD, FACC.