Join ACC's Federal Cardiology Member Section on Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m. ET for a webinar discussing mastering chronic total occlusions (CTO) PCI, with a focus on Veterans Health Administration patient management. The webinar will review data, indications and best practices for treating patients with CTOs, and explore some of the controversies surrounding CTO PCI. Credit is offered for this webinar for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™; 1 continuing nursing education contact hour; 1 AAPA Category 1 CME Credit; or 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education credit. Learn more and register now.

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.

Cardiovascular care delivered by the Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) may be equivalent or better than non-VHA community care, according to a State-of-the-Art Review by ACC's Federal Cardiology Member Section Leadership Council published in JACC: Advances. In the review, D. Elizabeth Le, MD, FACC, et al., summarize studies with direct comparison of the quality and access to cardiovascular care delivered by VHA and community care between 2000 and 2024. Read more.

Connect with colleagues and gain valuable insights into the current state of federal cardiology at the Federal Cardiology Member Lunch, taking place during ACC.25 on Sunday, March 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT at the Marriott Marquis. The lunch will cover critical updates impacting practice including ACC legislative updates, National VA Cardiology Program priorities for 2025, and more. Register today!

Join ACC's Federal Cardiology Member Section on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. ET for a webinar discussing patient selection for Watchman vs. Amulet, reviewing the resources that are needed to establish an in-house program and more. The webinar will also cover advanced practice providers' role in the program, and the standard operating procedure and lessons learned. Learn more.

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!

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.

Secure your spot for Valentin Fuster Cardiovascular Symposium and join the most prestigious names in cardiology, including Course Director Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, on Dec. 6-8 in Washington, DC. The course will showcase groundbreaking scientific papers presented by the very authors who are revolutionizing the field – this is where cutting-edge science meets real-world practice. Register today – federal employees receive 30% with the code FEDSEC25.

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!

Join ACC's Federal Section on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. ET for a webinar on Challenges in Contemporary Lipid Management.

Take the 2024 ACC Career Benchmark Survey to help build a comprehensive view of clinician compensation and better support cardiovascular professionals in compensation negotiations. Complete the survey by July 31 for the chance to win one of three registrations to ACC.25 in Chicago, IL – or a $500 Amazon gift card! Responses are anonymous. Take the survey here.

Join the ACC’s Federal Cardiology Member Section on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. ET for an engaging discussion aimed to fill in gaps in knowledge for U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense providers by sharing challenges and successes in multiple patient courses in the computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite. Reserve your place here.

Take the 2024 ACC Career Benchmark Survey to help build a comprehensive view of clinician compensation andbetter support cardiovascular professionals in compensation negotiations. Complete the survey by Friday, May 31 for the chance to win a free registration to attend ACC.25 in Chicago, IL. Responses are anonymous.Take the survey here.

Join your fellow Federal Cardiology Section members at the Federal Section Lunch at ACC.24 for a buffet lunch and a keynote address from the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) Commissioner Robert M. Califf, MD. Hear Califf's insights on the FDA's approach to cardiovascular devices and artificial intelligence, connect with colleagues, and stay up-to-date on Federal Section activities. The lunch will take place Sunday, April 7, at 11 a.m. ET at the Omni Atlanta at Centennial Park, International Ballroom E. Reserve your spot today.

Join ACC's Federal Cardiology Section on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. ET for a discussion led by Daniel R. Schwartz, MD, FACC; Stephanie Hsiao, MD; and Carrie Puckett, DO, on heart failure (HF) management by left ventricular assist devices, transplantation and medical therapy/palliative care through a federal provider lens. Learn more.

Join ACC's Federal Cardiology Section for Renal Denervation: A Workshop For the Hypertension Care Team, taking place on Friday, April 5 at noon ET at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta in Atlanta, GA. The workshop will provide updates on the latest contemporary approaches to hypertension management and how renal denervation may impact hypertension management and overall patient care, and is intended for Federal Cardiology Section members and up to one affiliated cardiovascular care team member from their institution. Please note that you must be separately registered for ACC.24. Space for the workshop is limited – register today!

Join the ACC for a webinar on World Hypertension Day, May 17 at 7 p.m. ET.

Join the Federal Cardiology Section Meeting and lunch at ACC.23/WCC on Saturday, March 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT at the Hilton Riverside, Chart Ballroom.

The next webinar in the ACC Federal Cardiology Section's "Triumphs and Misadventures in the Cath Lab" series is coming up on Jan. 18!

Join the Federal Cardiology Section’s Virtual Networking Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 6-7:30 p.m. ET.

Join ACC's Federal Cardiology Section for a webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 7-8 p.m. ET to get a firsthand look at what's happening in the electrophysiology (EP) lab at federal hospitals serving active military personnel and veterans.

At ACC.22 in Washington, DC, make time to tuck into a hot buffet lunch, connect with colleagues from across the country, and learn about the latest on Federal Cardiology Section accomplishments and initiatives for the upcoming year!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Telemedicine is becoming an essential component of health care and is expanding beyond phone calls and emails.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Join world-renowned cardiologist and course director Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, at ACC's New York Cardiovascular Symposium, taking place Dec. 6 – 8.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take advantage of free, online certified educational activities to fulfill your 2018 CME requirements and earn MOC credit at the same time!

In the latest issues of Cardiology, deep-dive into the emerging risk factors of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.

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.

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.

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 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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 >>>

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.