Pulse of ACC | It's Time! Register For ACC.26; More
It's Time! Reserve Your Spot at ACC.26 in New Orleans
Mark your calendar and plan now to attend ACC.26, March 28 to 30, 2026, in New Orleans. Don't miss the chance to connect with peers from around the world, explore the latest guidelines and advances in cardiovascular medicine, and gain practical insights to improve your daily practice.
Exclusive Member Registration is now open, with general Early Bird Registration opening on Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Upcoming Deadlines:
Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Submissions
Tuesday, Oct. 7 – Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 1 p.m. ET
General Early Bird Registration
Wednesday, Oct. 15 – Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025
For travel planning purposes, please note that ACC.26 will debut five pre-conference events on Friday, March 27 focused on cardio-oncology, sports cardiology, critical care cardiology, NP/PA CCK Exam prep and a JACC Education Workshop on translating evidence into patient care. To make the most of all the education, it' recommended that attendees arrive on Thursday, March 26 and depart on Tuesday, March 31.
Can't make it to New Orleans? Plan to join virtually and live stream the late-breaking science with ACC.26@Home.
Accelerating Insights Into HCM
ACC's new CONNECT-HCM Registry aims to increase understanding and expand equitable access to treatment for patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
CONNECT-HCM, which is sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb and developed in collaboration with Atlantic Health, Arboretum and the Yale Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation (CORE), has enrolled more than 70 people with HCM to date. These individuals will be followed longitudinally to capture data on their symptoms, diagnostic images, treatment plans, outcomes and demographic information.
"Because of the unique challenges in identifying HCM, data, treatment and diagnosis are predominantly from a single center experience with enrollment from limited providers," says Matthew W. Martinez, MD, FACC, CONNECT-HCM co-principal investigator. "With this registry we'll be able to proactively capture data that allows for direct patient enrollment regardless of the provider and allow for a broader understanding of HCM diagnosis, guideline-directed care and outcomes in mainstream HCM care."
By linking CONNECT-HCM registry data with individual electronic health records through Arboretum's Hugo Connect platform, researchers will be able to study how patients with HCM are cared for across medical providers, regardless of location. This research approach and platform has started with Morristown Medical Center, with expansion to additional sites expected as the registry grows. Participants will also receive ACC's CardioSmart patient educational materials, including a symptom tracker and exercise fact sheet to determine a safe and effective exercise plan.
"Registry participants are providing essential data on HCM symptoms, impact of treatments on different patient populations and outcomes that we are currently lacking," says Rohan Khera, MD, MS, FACC, CONNECT-HCM co-principal investigator. "In the future we'll be much better equipped to diagnose and manage this complex but treatable condition because of the CONNECT-HCM Registry."
Always Learning: Upcoming ACC Education Key Dates
CMP Performance Assessment Windows
Taking part in the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP) to meet maintenance of certification requirements? Don't miss the last Performance Assessment windows for 2025 for general cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, cardiac arrhythmias and electrophysiology, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, respectively.
Everything you need to know about the exam.
Need to meet MOC requirements starting in 2026? It's never too early to sign up. Learn more at ACC.org/CMP.
CCKE for NPs/PAs
The Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge Examination (CCKE) designed for NPs and PAs is designed to validate clinical expertise in cardiovascular care and demonstrate commitment to patient care. Those who pass the exam can distinguish themselves as an expert in cardiovascular care with the CCK credential and can apply for the Associate of the ACC (AACC) designation. The exam also counts towards becoming a Fellow of the ACC (FACC). The next exam will take place Nov. 20 to 23. The deadline to apply is Nov. 10.
Already registered? Access exam preparation resources.
Not yet ready? Don't miss the CCKE Study Session pre-conference at ACC.26 in New Orleans. Learn more at ACCScientificSession.org.
Clinical Topics: Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies
Keywords: Cardiology Magazine, ACC Publications, ACC Annual Scientific Session, ACC26, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Registries, Education, Certification
