Clinical Policy in Progress

Updated on: October 8, 2025

Please note: the ACC uses a January - December calendar, which is indicated in the estimated release dates below. The policies appear in order based on their estimated release date.

Topic Estimated Release Date
Clinical Practice Guidelines (ACC/AHA)
Adults With Congenital Heart Disease 2025 Quarter 4
Acute Pulmonary Embolism 2026 Quarter 1
Dyslipidemia (formerly Cholesterol) 2026 Quarter 1
Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome 2026 Quarter 2
Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease 2026 Quarter 4
Valvular Heart Disease 2026 Quarter 4
Performance Measures (ACC/AHA)
Peripheral Artery Disease 2026 Quarter 1
Atrial Fibrillation 2026 Quarter 4
Expert Consensus Decision Pathways
Optimizing Postpartum Care for Women With or At-Risk of CVD 2025 Quarter 4
Blood Pressure Monitoring and Management 2026 Quarter 1
Systems of Care
Operator and Institutional Requiremnents for Tricuspid Regurgitation 2026 Quarter 1
Concise Clinical Guidance
ECG Screening in Student Athletes 2025 Quarter 4
Navigating Pediatric Left to Right Shunt Lesions 2025 Quarter 4
TTR Amyloidosis 2025 Quarter 4
Nutrition and Front of Package Food Labeling as a Catalyst for CV Health 2025 Quarter 4
Diagnosis and Management of Cardiovascular Adverse Effects of Targeted Oncology Therapies 2025 Quarter 4
Scientific Statements
Management of PAD in Diabetes 2025 Quarter 4
Quantitative Coronary Plaque Analysis 2025 Quarter 4
Lipid Management 2026 Quarter 1
Cardiovascular Care of the Tactical Athlete 2026 Quarter 1
Appropriate Use Criteria
Coronary Revascularization 2026 Quarter 1
Aortic Stenosis (Update of 2017 AUC) 2026 Quarter 3
Competence and Training Statements
Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging 2025 Quarter 4
Advanced Training Statement on Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Update of 2015) 2026 Quarter 1
Advanced Training Statement on Critical Care Cardiology 2026 Quarter 3
Advanced Training Statement on Adults with Congenital Heart Disease 2026 Quarter 4