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New JACC: Case Reports Issue Focuses on CHD
February 22, 2021
JACC Family of Journals
The latest issue of JACC: Case Reports includes a mini-focus section on congenital heart disease (CHD).
Celebrate CHD Awareness Week During Heart Month
February 1, 2021
Upcoming Event
Join the ACC in recognizing Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) Awareness Week from Feb. 7 – 14 as part of American Heart Month. CardioSmart’s CHD Condition Center provides information for patients to better understand their condition, resources to find support, questions to ask their physicians, and more. In addition, clinicians can easily explain long-term challenges and how to live well with a CHD with CardioSmart’s CHD infographic.
2020 Year in Review: The ACPC Perspective
January 11, 2021
COVID-19 Coverage
The new decade began with anticipation, but little did we know that we would be blind-sided by events yet unseen by the modern world.
Pediatric Cardiology Telehealth in Action
December 21, 2020
Quick Reads and Recommendations
A new MedAxiom publication examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has shaped the future of pediatric cardiology care delivery.
Women in Pediatric Cardiology: Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going
October 2, 2020
Feature Article
Despite the fact that the majority of medical students are now women, there still exists a major gender gap within several fields, including the specialty of cardiology. For adult cardiology, practicing women physicians make up only 18% of the work force. Even pediatric cardiology remains a male-dominated field within pediatrics; only one-third of board-certified practitioners are female. It naturally follows that these disproportions become even more profound in academic leadership; currently, there are six female division chiefs of pediatric cardiology out of more than 50 academic programs in the U.S.
New Issue of JACC: Case Reports Futures Mini-Focus Issue on CHD
September 22, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
The newest issue of JACC: Case Reports features a mini-focus issue on congenital heart disease (CHD).
New Issue of JACC: Case Reports Focuses on Coronaries, CHD and Electrophysiology
September 22, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Now live via online open access, the September issue of JACC: Case Reports is divided into three mini-focus issues highlighting coronary pathology, congenital heart disease (CHD) and electrophysiology clinical cases.
Celebrate Children's Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month
September 9, 2020
CardioSmart Patient Centered Highlights
Join the ACC in recognizing Children's Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month in partnership with the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation to call attention to the signs, symptoms and risk factors for cardiomyopathy.
Congenital Heart Disease and COVID-19
August 26, 2020
COVID-19 Coverage
Who are among the hidden victims of the COVID-19 pandemic? Patients with congenital heart disease, because of diversion of resources to address the pandemic, potentially leading to these patients being at risk of dying at home or developing complications from their cardiac conditions.
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July 16, 2020
CMS Issues New ACHD Specialty Designation Code
May 19, 2020
Advocacy at the ACC
After approving a new specialty designation for "Adult Congenital Heart Disease" (ACHD) in March, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has completed the necessary steps to create the code and make it available for physicians to use in their provider enrollment, effective Oct. 1.
Michael D. Freed, MD, MACC: Lessons From a 50-Year Career in Pediatric Cardiology
May 5, 2020
Feature Article
This July will mark 50 years since the beginning of my fellowship in pediatric cardiology. At the American Academy of Pediatrics meeting last Fall, I – along with six other past winners of the Founders Award – was asked to talk about "advice to my younger self."
Expert Opinion: The ACPC During a Pandemic
April 14, 2020
Feature Article
Welcome to the new reality, a situation far removed from our modern way of life just a short month ago. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented devastation worldwide, resulting in school closures and cancelation of weddings, funerals, the Summer Olympics and all professional meetings, including ACC.20 Together With World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.20/WCC).
CMS Approves New ACHD Specialty Designation Code
March 16, 2020
Announcements
A new designation for "Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Specialists" has been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The ACC requested this new designation code, which will allow CMS to distinguish ACHD Specialists from clinical cardiologists when billing for Medicare services.
RSVP For the CHD Community Day and ACPC Section Meeting at ACC.20/WCC
February 26, 2020
Save the Date
Discuss some of the most pressing issues facing cardiovascular professionals who specialize in congenital heart disease (CHD) at CHD Community Day, taking place March 27 at 1 p.m. CT at ACC.20/Together With World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.20/WCC).
Celebrate CHD Awareness Week During Heart Month
February 5, 2020
Announcements
Join the ACC in recognizing Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) Awareness Week from Feb. 7 – 14 as part of American Heart Month. CardioSmart's CHD Condition Center provides information for patients to better understand their condition, resources to find support, questions to ask their physicians and more.
Vision 2020: Looking Into Our Past And The Year to Come
January 10, 2020
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC
Fifteen years ago, the ACC established the Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology (ACPC) Section with the mandate to engage like-minded practitioners who care for individuals with congenital heart disease – from fetal life to adulthood – and pediatric patients with acquired heart disease.
New AUC Address Multimodality Imaging During Follow-Up Care of CHD Patients
January 10, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
New Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) from the ACC, published Jan. 6 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, provide important guidance on the appropriate use of noninvasive cardiac imaging for surveillance and evaluation of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD).
Sign Up For “Microvolunteer” Opportunities
October 28, 2019
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC
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.
Call For Applications: ACC Leadership Academy Cohort IV
October 22, 2019
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC
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.
Discover This Year's Scientific Advances at ACC’s New York CV Symposium 2019
October 4, 2019
Upcoming Event
Join world-renowned cardiologist and course director Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, at ACC's New York Cardiovascular Symposium, taking place Dec. 6 – 8.
Celebrate Children’s Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month
September 4, 2019
Upcoming Event
Join the ACC in recognizing Children's Cardiomyopathy Awareness Month in partnership with the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation to call attention to the signs, symptoms and risk factors for cardiomyopathy.
Join Industry Thought Leaders at MedAxiom's CV Transforum
August 13, 2019
Announcements
MedAxiom's CV Transforum Fall'19 conference is the perfect opportunity to attend presentations from the nation's top thought leaders and transformational programs to help you learn how to stay ahead in today's rapidly changing health care environment.
Let the ACC Help You Prepare For the ACHD Board Certification Exam
August 13, 2019
Educational Opportunities
ACC's Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology Section is offering a comprehensive board certification review course to help you prepare for the American Board of Internal Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Certification Exam schedule for this upcoming November.
Check Out the July Issue of Cardiology; Your Member Magazine
July 23, 2019
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
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!
Apply For Member Section Travel Award to ACC's 2019 Legislative Conference
June 13, 2019
Announcements
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.
New CHD and Pediatric Cardiology Post-ACC.19 Content
June 11, 2019
ACC20WCC
The ACC.19 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org now features post-meeting content on congenital heart disease (CHD) and pediatric cardiology to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.19.
ACPC Section Members Receive Research Grants
May 30, 2019
Announcements
Four members of ACC's Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology (ACPC) Section recently were among the six recipients of research grants from the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) to advance the science of congenital heart disease (CHD) in adults.
ACC.19 at Your Fingers: Follow This Year's Pathway Tweeters
February 27, 2019
ACC20WCC
Get a unique perspective on ACC.19 by following this year's Learning Pathway Tweeters.
Celebrate CHD Awareness Week During Heart Month
February 1, 2019
Save the Date
Join the ACC in recognizing Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) Awareness Week from Feb. 7 – 14 as part of American Heart Month.
ACPC Section Events at ACC.19
January 25, 2019
ACC20WCC
As we gear up for ACC.19, don't miss out on the many ACC ACPC Section gatherings and networking opportunities that take place at the meeting.
Network With Colleagues at the ACC.19 All-Section Reception
January 24, 2019
ACC20WCC
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.
PH in CHD and Pregnancy: Summary of AHA/ACC ACHD and ESC Pregnancy Guidelines
January 24, 2019
Feature Article
In a recent Expert Analysis, Beth Foreman, DO, and Saurabh Rajpal, MBBS, MD, discuss pulmonary hypertension in congenital heart disease (CHD) and pregnancy.
Meet Your 2018 CME Requirements With JACC Journals
December 18, 2018
Announcements
Take advantage of free, online certified educational activities to fulfill your 2018 CME requirements and earn MOC credit at the same time!
Latest Issue of Cardiology: Gestational Disorders as an Emerging Risk Factor For CVD
December 4, 2018
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
In the latest issues of Cardiology, deep-dive into the emerging risk factors of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.
Valentin Fuster and Expert Panelists Break Down the Hottest Trials From AHA 2018
November 16, 2018
JACC Family of Journals
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.
Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology Section | The September Issue of Cardiology, YOUR Member Magazine, is Live! Read it All Online!
September 21, 2018
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
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 Members, ACC.19 Registration is Now Open!
September 12, 2018
ACC20WCC
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!
Study Shows Importance of Cardiac Monitoring in High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients
September 7, 2018
JACC Family of Journals
While heart failure is an uncommon complication of breast cancer treatment, the risk may be higher in patients treated with certain types of chemotherapy and lower in younger patients, according to a study published Aug. 6 in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.
Feature | Why I Chose Preventive Cardiology
August 23, 2018
Feature Article
On Valentine’s Day 1994, I was 5 years old and carefully crafting a card for my grandparents in art class. I remember gluing a white lace heart onto a red sheet of construction paper, excited to share my masterpiece. My grandfather picked me up from the bus stop that afternoon. Once home, he held his chest and reported pain. He tragically died in route to the hospital from a massive myocardial infarction at the age of 61. While I cannot recall if my grandfather’s early death was the impetus for my longstanding aspiration to become a cardiologist, it undoubtedly influenced my interest in preventive cardiology.
Updated Guidance For Treating ACHD Patients Released
August 18, 2018
The ACC and the American Heart Association have released an updated guideline for the management of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients. The 2018 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease, published Aug. 16 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, replaces the original guideline published in 2008, and incorporates new data and growing ACHD expertise.
Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology Section | The August Issue of Cardiology, YOUR Member Magazine, is Live! Read it All Online!
August 16, 2018
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
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!
Equality and Diversity in Pediatric Cardiology: The Changing Times
June 1, 2018
In a recent expert analysis, Roberta G. Williams, MD, MACC, addresses the status of diversity within pediatric cardiology and provides strategies for a balanced workforce.
New Metrics For Adult Congenital & Pediatric Cardiology Quality Network
June 1, 2018
Three new metrics for ACC's Adult Congenital & Pediatric Cardiology Quality Network were recently developed that measure image quality, study comprehensiveness and diagnostic accuracy of echocardiograms.
ACPC Develops CHD Young Adult Transition and Transfer Policy Quality Metrics
February 9, 2018
ACPC's Quality Metric Work Group recently developed the CHD Young Adult Transition Policy and the CHD Young Adult Transfer Policy Quality Metrics for use in internal quality improvement programs. These metrics determine whether or not an institution or clinic has official transition/transfer policies in place for young adults with congenital heart disease available in print or online.
Register For the ACPC Section Meeting at ACC.18
February 9, 2018
Leave room on your ACC.18 schedule for the Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology Section meeting on Sunday, March 11, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. ET, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. This is your chance to interact with Section leadership, connect with colleagues and explore opportunities for involvement.
A New Year For the CHD and Pediatric Cardiology Clinical Topic Collection
January 19, 2018
Embarking on its third year at the ACC, the Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology Clinical Topic Collection on ACC.org will continue to be the professional home for the entire congenital and pediatric cardiology cardiovascular team. Over the past year, the Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology Clinical Topic Collection has provided practical clinical guidance for patient care, trainee education and quality improvement.
Hear From the Experts on the Hottest Trials From AHA 2017
November 22, 2017
Feature Video
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.
ACPC Quality Network Quality Improvement Activities
September 20, 2017
Physicians participating in the American College of Cardiology’s Adult Congenital and Pediatric (ACPC) quality network can earn Part IV Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credits by collecting and submitting data, and meeting meaningful participation requirements outlined by the ACC and American Board of Pediatrics.
Apply for ACC’s Membership Committee by Sept. 22
September 12, 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.
The August 2017 Issue of Cardiology, ACC's Flagship Member Magazine, is LIVE!
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!
First Data Standard Published For Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology
July 26, 2017
On July 14, the ACC and the American Heart Association (AHA) published the first extensive data dictionary for the outpatient domain of pediatric and congenital cardiology, the 2017 AHA/ACC Key Data Elements and Definitions for Ambulatory Electronic Health Records in Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Assess Clinical Knowledge With the ACHD Case Series
July 26, 2017
Test your knowledge and earn continuing medical education credits with the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Case Series on ACC.org. This series of cases focuses on the imaging of rare cases presented as adults for the first time, and includes the pros and cons of different imaging modalities.
The July 2017 Issue of Cardiology, ACC's Flagship Member Magazine, is LIVE!
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!
Call For Applications: Annual Scientific Session Vice Chair
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.
ACC Participates in NIH Inclusion Across the Lifespan Conference
July 5, 2017
We recently attended a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored workshop titled, Inclusion Across the Lifespan, on behalf of the ACC. The 21st Century Cures Act, signed by Former President Barack Obama in December 2016, mandated the NIH convene a workshop of experts to provide input on appropriate age groups to be included in research studies involving human subjects and acceptable justifications for excluding participants from a range of age groups from human research studies.
The June 2017 Issue of Cardiology, ACC's Flagship Member Magazine, is LIVE!
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!
Feature | A Call to Action: Increasing Global Access to Pediatric Cardiac Care
April 24, 2017 | Joseph A. Dearani, MD, FACC
Feature Article
Ninety percent of the one million children born with congenital heart disease (CHD) each year lack access to the care they need. Far too many of them are dying preventable deaths.
This Saturday: All-Section Meeting & Reception at ACC.17
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.
This Friday: ACPC Section Meeting at ACC.17
March 14, 2017
Don't miss the ACPC Section Meeting THIS Friday, March 17 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at the Washington Marriott Marquis. Engage with Section leadership, network with your colleagues and have your say on the Section’s goals for 2017. We’ll see you on Friday!
Council Perspective Details Process For Developing Pediatric Cardiology Quality Measures
March 3, 2017
ACC's Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology (ACPC) Section Leadership Council successfully developed quality measures for pediatric ambulatory care, which led to the development of the ACPC Quality Network as a mechanism to test existing metrics for pediatric cardiology, according to a Council Perspective published Jan. 30 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology Section Meeting at ACC.17
February 14, 2017
Mark your calendar for the ACPC Section Meeting on Friday, March 17! Taking place at the Washington Marriott Marquis hotel from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., this event is an unrivaled opportunity to network with your peers and hear from ACPC Member Section leadership on accomplishments and initiatives over the past year and where the Section is headed in the future. RSVP now.
All-Section Meeting & Reception at ACC.17
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.
Pediatric Cardiology Workforce Assessment Shows Increased Competition in Field
December 2, 2016
Fellowship training positions in the field pediatric cardiology should be contained at their current levels due to increased competition in the field, according to the U.S. Pediatric Cardiology 2015 Workforce Assessment released Nov. 28 by the ACC, the American Heart Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, and the Society for Pediatric Cardiology Training Program Directors.
Daniel J. Penny, MD, PhD, FACC: Pediatric Cardiologist Serves Internationally
September 15, 2016
The Summer 2016 issue of Cardiology magazine features an article on Daniel James Penny, MD, PhD, FACC, who organized a collaboration that included a comprehensive teaching program that eventually led to the creation of an international-caliber heart institute in Hué, Vietnam.
Download CardioSmart’s CHD Infographic
August 22, 2016
One out of every 100 Americans are born with some type of congenital heart defect (CHD), making these the most common birth defects. There are at least 35 known types of heart defects, ranging from relatively minor issues to complex, life-threatening problems.
Straight Talk: Pediatric Cardiac Care and the Global Health Agenda
August 8, 2016
In the latest issue of CardioSource WorldNews, Gerard R. Martin, MD, FACC, medical director of Global Services of Children’s National Health System and chair of ACC’s Population Health Policy and Health Promotion Committee, discusses challenges in global access to care for pediatric patients.
ACC Releases CHD Transition Tools
July 21, 2016
Earlier this year a team of pediatric and adult congenital specialists, patients and patient advocates collaborated to develop transition tools to provide resources for congenital heart disease (CHD) specialists, families and young adult patients with CHD...
From Diagnosis to Discharge and Beyond: A Patient Perspective of Team-Based Care
July 8, 2016
The Spring issue of Cardiology magazine features a story of how team-based care made a life-saving difference in the care of one ACC staff member’s unborn son. Just 20 weeks into her pregnancy, Autumn Niggles, and her husband, Andy, received the unexpected news that their unborn son, Lachlan, had a serious congenital heart defect (CHD). “The most perspective-altering piece of this is that now I see how, when these teams work well, they can make a positive and life-altering difference,” states Autumn...
A Growing Body of Evidence For Pediatric and Adult CHD Patients
July 5, 2016
The IMPACT Registry – ACC's registry assessing the prevalence, demographics, management and outcomes of pediatric and adult congenital heart disease (CHD) patients who undergo diagnostic catheterizations and catheter-based interventions – recently welcomed its 100th participating hospital. Launched as a pilot project in 2009, the registry was implemented in December 2010 and now contains five years of robust data....
FDA Approves Covered Stent For Treatment of Aortic Wall Injury
July 5, 2016
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the Cheatham Platinum Stent System for the prevention and/or treatment of aortic wall injury in patients with coarctation of the aorta involving a compliant aortic isthmus or first segment of the descending aorta where there is adequate size and patency of at least one femoral artery and balloon angioplasty is contraindicated or predicted to be ineffective....
ACHD Training Program Directory Updated For 2016
June 9, 2016
As a service to adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) programs and interested applicants, ACC’s Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology (ACPC) Section has compiled an ACHD training program directory. In order to allow applicants to interview broadly before they are asked to commit to a program...
ACC’s ACPC Quality Network
June 9, 2016
ACC’s ACPC Section has developed the ACPC Quality Network (QNet), which gives participants and practices an avenue to review and pilot sets of congenital heart disease (CHD) quality metrics across several domains in pediatric cardiology and CHD.
Latest Issue of Cardiology Features a Patient Perspective on Team-Based Care
June 9, 2016
The cover story in the latest issue of Cardiology magazine offers a historical look at the concept of medical professionalism, as well as resources from the ACC for cardiovascular professionals. This issue also highlights news from ACC’s member sections, including a unique perspective on the impact of team-based care for a pediatric patient born with dextro-transposition of the great arteries.
Emerging Research Directions in ACHD
April 22, 2016
In a recent Review Topic of the Week, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Michelle Gurvitz, MD, MS, FACC, et al., discuss the high-priority research topics for adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), as identified by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute/American Heart Association working group.
CHD Awareness: Transitioning ACHD Patients Into Specialty Care
February 24, 2016
In a recent post on the ACC in Touch Blog in recognition of Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week, Marion McRae, ACNP-BC, discusses the importance of transitioning adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients into specialty care. "All cardiac care providers can help get ACHD patients back into specialty care by ensuring that they are referred to ACHD clinics where the expertise exists to evaluate and treat everything from simple to complex congenital heart disease."
Register to Attend the 2016 Congenital Heart Legislative Conference
January 8, 2016
The Adult Congenital Heart Association, Children’s Heart Foundation, and Pediatric Congenital Heart Association are collaborating to provide an essential opportunity to unite the congenital heart community and inform policy in Washington D.C. on Feb. 1 – 2. The Congenital Heart Legislative Conference provides an opportunity to engage grassroots advocates while also providing targeted education about congenital heart disease (CHD) to U.S. legislators.
The Responsibility and Power of Advocacy
January 8, 2016
In a recent post on the ACC in Touch Blog, Ada Stefanescu, MD, a fellow in training and a member of ACC’s Adult Congenital Pediatric Cardiology (ACPC) Section, discusses her experience at ACC’s 2015 Legislative Conference, as well as the renewal of the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
Raise CHD Awareness – Design a Tie!
December 17, 2015
The American College of Cardiology is looking for a new tie design and would like to use this effort to raise awareness for Congenital Heart Disease. As such, the ACC is hosting a contest for patients, parents and CHD colleagues who are willing to share their artistic flair.
Best of ACC.org: ACPC by the Numbers
December 3, 2015
The Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology (ACPC) Section was one of the two founding Member Sections in the College. During the last decade, ACPC has made exceptional strides in launching quality programs and initiatives to advance salient issues within the ACPC community, in both the ACC and the cardiovascular field as a whole.
Study Assesses Clinical Application of Pediatric AUC For TTE
October 19, 2015
Clinical application of the first pediatric appropriate use criteria (AUC) for transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) is feasible and found most pediatric TTE to be appropriate, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Overall, 85 percent of TTEs were normal.
Directing Our Own Change in Pediatric Cardiology
September 4, 2015
In a recent Board of Governors Update, Geetha Raghuveer, MBBS, FACC, current Governor of the ACC Missouri Chapter, discusses current public health challenges in the field of pediatric cardiology, as well as the pivotal role the ACC can play in advocating for cardiac patients and care providers. “The politics and business of medicine is changing rapidly for all of us, and it is best that we direct our own change,” explains Raghuveer.
FDA Issues Pulmonary Hypertension Warning For Babies Treated With Diazoxide
July 20, 2015
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 16 issued a warning for Proglycem (diazoxide) after reports of pulmonary hypertension in infants and newborns treated for low blood sugar with the drug. The FDA reports that the pulmonary hypertension improved after Proglycem was stopped. The agency urges health care professionals to closely monitor infants and newborns being treated with the drug and stop treatment if pulmonary hypertension occurs.
ABIM Eliminates ‘Double Jeopardy’ MOC Requirement
July 1, 2015
In response to input provided by the ACC and other cardiology specialty societies (SCAI, HRS and HFSA) around the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM’s) new requirements for Maintenance of Certification (MOC), the ABIM today announced it is eliminating the requirement to maintain underlying certification in a foundational discipline in order to remain certified in a subspecialty. The ABIM Council unanimously passed the proposal to eliminate this “double jeopardy” provision, noting it was clearly an important topic to the internal medicine community.
Transparency and Truly Informed Consent: A Modest Proposal
June 16, 2015
In a recent post on the ACC in Touch Blog, Robert H. Beekman, III, MD, FACC, chair of the ACC’s Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology Section and Leadership Council, examines the principle of patient autonomy as it relates to informed decision making and transparency of medical data. “Transparent sharing of medical data is a hot topic in 2015. Patients are pleading for it.
CCHD Screening Legislation Heats up on State Level
November 28, 2014
After years of medical specialty societies and patients advocating for universal screening of critical congenital heart defects (CCHD) in newborns, pulse oximetry testing has finally become routine in the majority of states. Since 2012, 30 states have adopted CCHD screening laws and 39 states will have laws requiring newborn screening for CCHD using the pulse oximetry test by July 1, 2014.
Innovative Pediatric Learning Network Moves Forward
November 28, 2014
A network of children's hospitals, data partners, and specialty networks is moving forward thanks to an award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to develop and expand its work as part of PCORnet: the National Patient-Centered National Clinical Research Network.
It Really Does Take a Village
November 28, 2014
The responsibilities of pediatric cardiologists are no longer limited to seeing that an infant with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) survives to childhood. Today, there are more adults than children with complex CHD, and the numbers continue to increase by about 5 percent a year.
Meet Your New Section Chair
November 28, 2014
Robert H. Beekman, III, MD, FACC, is the new chair of the ACC's Adult Congenital and Pediatric Cardiology Section and is currently a professor of pediatric cardiology at Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. He is passionate about improving care for patients born with congenital heart disease, and throughout his career he has been an active clinician and educator. His academic interests include cardiac catheterization and quality improvement, and he has published more than 200 manuscripts in cardiology and pediatric journals.
