Welcome to ACC's Sports and Exercise Cardiology Member Section!

Ankit B. Shah, MD, FACC

Ankit B. Shah, MD, FACC
Chair

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Combining a unique blend of forum and network, the Sports and Exercise Member Section serves as a College-wide resource for issues related to sports and exercise professionals.

The Section of Sports and Exercise Cardiology is dedicated to the cardiovascular care of athletes and exercising individuals of all ages, advancing the knowledge through fostering education, clinical expertise, and research.

We have been active and continue to develop projects in several areas such as:

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  • Offering educational venues on line through our editorial team, including case discussions, blogs, and hot topics;
  • Establishing partnership with other organizations dedicated to sports medicine and cardiovascular care;
  • Advocating for the health of athletes of all ages through our Advocacy team at ACC;
  • Activating a Mentorship Program through our FIT leadership;
  • Presenting our Annual Symposium in Sports and Exercise Cardiology;
  • Fostering publications in the fields of Sports and Exercise Cardiology

Please join us for exciting times ahead as we continue to substantiate the foundations and enrich the area of Sports and Exercise Cardiology!

Sincerely,

Ankit B. Shah, MD, FACC

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The Sports and Exercise 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 Sports and Exercise Cardiology Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.

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ACC Webinar: Play or Pause? Imaging-Guided Decisions in Athletes

September 9, 2026

Featured Webinar

Join ACC’s Cardiovascular Imaging and Sports and Exercise Member Sections on Friday, Oct. 16 at noon ET, for a webinar exploring the role of multimodality imaging in the evaluation of athletes with cardiovascular findings that may represent either normal adaptation or underlying disease. Through case presentations and an interactive panel discussion, attendees will learn how to recognize important imaging findings, assess risk and approach complex return-to-play decisions. Learn more and register.

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Call For ACC.27-WCC Abstract & Case Submissions

September 9, 2026

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Transform the future of cardiovascular medicine by sharing your research with the global cardiovascular community at ACC.27 Together With WCC (ACC.27-WCC), taking place April 10-12, 2027, in Houston, TX. The ACC is now accepting abstract submissions across 60 topics, including the featured field of sports and exercise, and complex clinical case submissions. Be part of the global stage where groundbreaking discoveries, real-world cases and innovative ideas converge. Submissions are due by Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 1 p.m. ET. Start your submission.

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