October 26, 2021
Connect with your community! Network with other members of ACC’s Federal Cardiology Section and register for the virtual Section meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7:00 p.m. ET.
July 12, 2021
Tune in on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. ET, for a Federal Section webinar that will provide an overview of the different career opportunities in the Federal Sector above and beyond the Veterans Health Association.
April 6, 2021
Explore the work the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) are doing to optimize care for women actively serving in the armed forces and women veterans during a revealing webinar on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. ET.
December 9, 2020
In observance of Veterans Day, Cardiology sat down with Navy Veteran Gary Montague, now the founder and CEO of HeartHero, to talk about his military service and how it prepared him to be an entrepreneur.
May 8, 2020
Join Koushik Reddy, MD, and Andrew Freeman, MD, FACC, for a webinar, June 23 at 7 p.m. ET, on cardiovascular health promotion and disease prevention.
April 21, 2020
Telemedicine is becoming an essential component of health care and is expanding beyond phone calls and emails.
January 14, 2020
Join Glenn N. Levine, MD, FACC, recent chair of the DAPT Guideline Focused Update and chair of the ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines, for a webinar on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. ET.
December 2, 2019
Military physicians and the Veterans Affairs (VA) play an important role in cardiovascular care and research. The ACC has long recognized this importance and in recent years has moved to further strengthen the role of its VA, military and public health sector members in college-wide activities.
November 26, 2019
The new MISSION Act is designed to provide veterans with a wider range of health care options. But what are some of the challenges of outsourcing care – particularly cardiovascular care?
October 28, 2019
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.
October 22, 2019
Applications are now being accepted for the ACC Leadership Academy Cohort IV, which will launch at ACC.20/World Congress of Cardiology in Chicago, IL.
October 4, 2019
Join world-renowned cardiologist and course director Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, at ACC's New York Cardiovascular Symposium, taking place Dec. 6 – 8.
July 23, 2019
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!
June 27, 2019
Join the ACC for a webinar on Tuesday, July 23 at noon ET, to learn about transitioning from Active Duty service or work within the Military Healthcare System to the civilian section.
June 13, 2019
The ACC has made a select number of travel awards available to cover expenses for members to travel to ACC's 2019 Legislative Conference, Nov. 3 – 5, in Washington, DC.
January 31, 2019
John Gordon Harold, MD, MACC, ACC past president and editor-in-chief of Cardiology – ACC's flagship member magazine – has been selected to participate in the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC) hosted by the secretary of defense.
January 24, 2019
Join us at the ACC.19 All-Section Reception, March 17, from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Grand Ballroom A.
January 21, 2019
Join us for the Federal Cardiology Section Meeting and Lunch at ACC.19, taking place Sunday, March 17, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. CT.
December 18, 2018
Take advantage of free, online certified educational activities to fulfill your 2018 CME requirements and earn MOC credit at the same time!
December 4, 2018
In the latest issues of Cardiology, deep-dive into the emerging risk factors of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.
November 16, 2018
To show special thanks, the ACC is offering Federal Section members a reduced rate of only $249 – more than $500 less than the standard rate – for ACC.19 in New Orleans.
November 16, 2018
In this deep-dive video discussion, Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC; Anne B. Curtis, MD, FACC; Peter Libby, MD, FACC; and Marc Ruel, MD, MPH, share their perspectives on the most significant science released during AHA.18.
September 21, 2018
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!
September 12, 2018
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!
August 16, 2018
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!
February 20, 2018
Don’t forget to register for the Federal Cardiology Section Meeting and Lunch at ACC.18 on Sunday, March 11, from 12 – 2 p.m. Add your voice to a conversation on some of the hottest topics in federal cardiology – including the future of electronic medical records.
November 22, 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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
April 14, 2017
ACC Past President Leonard S. Dreifus, MD, MACC, passed away on March 30 at the age of 92 in his home in Florida. Dreifus and his wife, Seline, are well-known for their philanthropic work, especially the gracious donation of the "Man Helping Man" sculpture installed at Heart House in Washington, DC.
April 5, 2017
In a recent Leadership Page published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), A. Allen Seals, MD, FACC, the immediate-past chair of ACC’s Board of Governors, and Mark Hertling, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general, discuss the importance of medical leadership and the critical need to involve physicians in significant roles in the health care environment.
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.
March 14, 2017
Confirm your attendance at this Saturday's Federal Cardiology Section Meeting and Lunch! We'll be meeting from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis hotel and addressing hot button issues such as the future of the Veterans Affairs Health Care System, the National Defense Authorization Act/DHA ownership and electronic health records. Come network with your peers and discuss what the future holds for federal cardiology. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
February 14, 2017
Join us on Saturday, March 18 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Washington Marriott Marquis for the Federal Cardiology Section Meeting and Lunch! We’ll have what’s sure to be a lively debate on the future of Veterans Affairs and also be tackling electronic health records and the National Defense Authorization Act/DHA ownership. You won’t want to miss this special event! RSVP today.
February 14, 2017
Save the Date for the All-Section Meeting & Reception at ACC.17! Happening on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis, this event will give you a chance to learn more about what ACC’s 19+ Member Sections. Submit your RSVP to attend.
January 26, 2017
The ACC Federal Member Section has a limited number of travel awards available to cover expense for a Federal Section FIT member to travel to the 2017 Annual Scientific Sessions in Washington, D.C. The award provides funding for airfare, lodging, meals, and ground transportation to the conference that will be held March 17-19, 2017. Apply today!
December 20, 2016
I have always had an interest in women's cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in women, with one in three women dying from heart disease compared to one in 13 from breast cancer based on the 2015 American Heart Association heart disease and stroke data.
November 14, 2016
The ACC’s Federal Cardiology Section is continuously working to raise its profile and to strengthen and enhance its perspective within the ACC. As part of our efforts, we’ve produced two papers that have been published in recent issues of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology , highlighting issues of specific relevance to our Fellow in Training and Early Career Audiences---the future of our profession.
August 8, 2016
The use of palliative care in veterans with severe heart failure (HF) doubled over the course of six years, according to a research letter published July 6 in JAMA Cardiology. The study, conducted from 2007 to 2013, looked at 4,474 patients with severe HF. Overall, 51.2 percent of HF patients died within one year of hospitalization.
February 24, 2016
Older men hospitalized at a Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), heart failure (HF) or pneumonia experienced lower 30-day risk-standardized all-cause mortality rates for AMI and HF, but higher 30-day risk-standardized all-cause readmission rates for all three conditions than those treated at non-VA hospitals, according to a study published Feb. 9 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Read more >>>
December 3, 2015
When a physician chooses to serve in the military, they are likely signing on for the unique responsibility of deployment and treating patients in a variety of settings and conditions. It is a practice setting few cardiologists will experience in their lifetime. Lieutenant Colonel (Promotable) Todd Villines, MD, FACC, a member of the ACC’s Federal Cardiology Section, shares his deployment experience and sheds light on what it is like to “Go Army.”
October 23, 2015
African-American veterans may have lower incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) and lower all-cause mortality than white veterans, according to a study published Sept. 18 in Circulation. These results are in contrast with the higher mortality experienced by African-Americans in the general population. The authors write that biological differences, overwhelmed by the socioeconomic disparities in the general population, may be a possible explanation for these racial discrepancies.
June 30, 2015
Did you know there are 20 Clinical Topic Collections on ACC.org, with editorial boards creating content every week? In each Clinical Topic Collection, you can find the latest news, guidelines, JACC articles, education, expert commentary, and more.
May 26, 2015
The cover story in a recent issue of Cardiology magazine provides an in-depth look at big data and its implications on the future of medicine. It also features an article about the CardioEncounters program, a new approach to patient-clinician interactions, and includes an exclusive interview with the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner for Medical Products and Tobacco Robert Califf, MD, MACC.
January 20, 2015
The ACC’s long-term advocacy focus has been, and continues to be on the ultimate wellbeing of patients, both in the U.S. and around the globe. One need only look at some of the College’s recent efforts to make this point: advocacy for funding for cardiovascular research; advocacy for the use of scientific registries for quality improvement; advocacy for pulse ox legislation and smoke-free laws.
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