New Online Course: Navigating Cardiac PET Imaging

November 12, 2024
Educational Opportunities

Learn to integrate PET into a comprehensive diagnostic strategy to enhance accuracy, therapeutic decisions and patient management with ACC's new online course, Navigating Cardiac PET Imaging: Clinical Advantages, Barriers and Cutting-Edge Applications.

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Want to broaden your knowledge and grow as a leader? The ACC is now accepting applications for the next Rick Nishimura, MD, MACC and Patrick T. O'Gara, MD, MACC Emerging Faculty Leadership Academy scheduled for April 27-29, 2025, at Heart House in Washington, DC. The course gives ACC members in their early-to-mid career stage hands-on training to develop teaching skills and stand out as exceptional members of the ACC. Applications are due by Nov. 20. Read here for more information on eligibility and requirements.

Conference

Join leading experts, including Course Chair Richard Cheng, MD, MSc, FACC, and Vice Chair Anju Nohria, MD, MSc, at Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient taking place in Washington, DC and virtually Feb. 14-16, 2025. This interdisciplinary and interspecialty course will provide you with the tools needed to improve the cardiovascular health of cancer patients in your everyday practice. Register here. Plus, don't miss your chance to present your research on the topic of cardio-oncology! All members of the cardiovascular team are invited to submit abstracts in the categories of Clinical Case Challenges, Original Research Abstracts: Basic, Translational, Clinical or Implementation Science, Professional Development Abstracts. Submissions are due by Nov. 18.

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Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to make clinical information more accessible, accurate and actionable, ultimately leading to better health care delivery and patient outcomes. To support ACC member efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technological advances in improving patient care, the ACC is offering an opportunity to evaluate and explore a generative AI platform. The deadline for applications has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 23. Learn more.

MedAxiom

Advanced practice providers (APPs) are indispensable members of the cardiovascular care team and programs across the country are increasingly seeking out innovative strategies to effectively utilize APPs' skillsets. MedAxiom's fifth annual Cardiovascular APP Compensation and Utilization Survey aims to show the evolution of this role and share best practices to help organizations optimize APPs. U.S. APPs should encourage their cardiovascular administrators to take the survey by Friday, Oct. 18.

ACC

The ACC has named Kristen Bova Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, CPP, FACC, as the Annual Scientific Session Cardiovascular Team Lead for ACC.26 and ACC.27. Campbell is a clinical pharmacist and senior research associate in electrophysiology at Duke University Hospital, where she also serves as the director of the Duke Heart Center Anticoagulation Clinic and assistant professor of clinical education. She is also an adjunct assistant professor at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Read more.

ACC

The ACC community is strengthened by the contributions of its PA and clinical pharmacist colleagues. This October, the ACC is celebrating National PA Week and American Pharmacists Month all month long with a special offer: New members can join the ACC and get three months free – plus we'll waive the application fee to join – all with code Save2024. Help us spread the word and learn more about PA/PharmD membership here.

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A review of call data from The Doctors Company, an ACC partner, found that terminating patient relationships is one of the top reasons their members request assistance from their Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management. A recent blog lays out preventive strategies, termination criteria, exceptions and special circumstances, steps for withdrawing care, elements of written notice, and case examples. Read more.

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Last Chance to Apply: Evaluate a Generative AI Platform

October 1, 2024
Educational Opportunities

Generative AI has the potential to make clinical information more accessible, accurate, and actionable, ultimately leading to better health care delivery and patient outcomes. To support ACC member efforts to stay on the cutting edge of technological advances in improving patient care, the ACC is offering an opportunity to evaluate and explore a generative AI platform. Click here to find out more and apply for this program by Oct. 4.

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ACC Seeking Next Vice Chair For CCK Exam For NPs/PAs

September 27, 2024
Call For Applications

The ACC is seeking a board-certified NP or PA with active licensure and a master's degree in a health-related field to serve as the next Vice Chair for the Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge (CCK) Exam for NPs and PAs. The exam allows NPs and PAs to demonstrate their knowledge in the cardiovascular field. After serving two years, the Vice Chair will then become Chair for an additional two years. A qualified candidate should be a leader in CV Team-based care and education, and an innovative and collaborative team member. Applications are due by Thursday, Oct. 31. Learn more.

ACC25

The ACC is currently accepting submissions of abstracts and complex clinical cases from CV team members 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. Hear from ACC.25 CV Team Lead Kimberly Guibone, DNP, APRN, FACC on the importance sharing your research as a member of the CV team. 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!

Pregnancy

Bridge Gaps in Care at Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials

September 23, 2024
Educational Opportunities

Register today for Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy, taking place in-person and virtually on Nov. 1-3. This comprehensive course will deepen your understanding of the evaluation and management of CV disease during pregnancy through interactive modules, real-life case studies and practical tools. Learn from cardio-obstetrics experts including Course Chair Natalie Bello, MD, MPH, FACC and Course Vice Chair Deirdre J. Mattina, MD, FACC. Plus, you'll hear from Mary Norine Walsh, MD, MACC, who will be delivering a message on the importance of advocacy, and Candice Silversides, MD, FACC, who will cover the topic of building a cardio-obstetrics program.

ACC

ACC Celebrates Nursing Professional Development Week

September 16, 2024
Announcements

Nursing Professional Development Week is Sept. 14-20, and the ACC is dedicated to helping support all members of the cardiovascular care team in achieving their career goals through its robust member network, extensive educational resources, and discounts to live meetings including ACC.25 – taking place March 29-31, 2025, in Chicago, IL. Spread the word with your CV Team colleagues: new members joining in September can use the code Nurses2024 to waive the application fee and get four months of free membership! Learn more.

Pregnancy

Don't miss your chance to join a diverse group of expert cardiologists, maternal-fetal specialists and cardio-obstetric team members at Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials, taking place Nov. 1-3, in Washington, DC and virtually. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the field of cardio-obstetrics, this course offers a wealth of knowledge and a chance to engage in meaningful discussions about contemporary recommendations for the evaluation, clinical management, treatment and risk stratification of people with, or at risk for, cardiovascular disease during pregnancy. Register today.

Conference

Apply for the ACC Educator: Fundamental Skills course, Jan. 26-28, 2025 at Heart House in Washington, DC. Chaired by Marty Tam, MD, MHPE, FACC, and Rhonda Cooper-DeHoff, PharmD, MS, FACC, this course is designed for cardiovascular care team members with 3-5 years of experience and offers practical experience to refine your presentation skills and grow as a clinical educator. Applications are due by Monday, Sept. 16. Learn more and apply today.

Quality Summit 2024

ACC Quality Summit 2024, taking place Sept. 17-19 in San Antonio, TX, will feature nearly 40 education sessions, an Expo housing exhibitors touting the latest data abstraction solutions, more than 100 ePosters showcasing quality improvement successes and more. Don't miss this year's Ralph G. Brindis Keynote speaker, ACC Chief Innovation Officer Ami B. Bhatt, MD, FACC, who will discuss the impact of evolving technologies on quality insights and care delivery. Other general sessions will cover best practices in mortality review, improving transparency through public reporting, quality improvement as a career and more. Explore the sessions-at-a-glance and register here.

Innovation

To help the cardiovascular team keep up with the rapid advances in cardiovascular imaging, MedAxiom, an ACC Company, has partnered with a leading university to deliver an online certificate sonography program. This program equips future sonographers with the tools and techniques for a successful cardiac or vascular ultrasound career. Students will receive world-class education from an accredited sonography program that provides didactic and clinical experience. The program also provides eligibility to sit for Sonography Boards to obtain their credentials. Enroll a student by Sept. 15 and use the code "Sonography200" to save $200. Learn more and register here.

JACC

"Ensuring access to [cardiovascular] care requires a multifaceted approach that addresses socioeconomic, geographic, racial, ethnic, gender, and disability-related disparities," writes ACC President Cathleen Biga, MSN, FACC, in a new JACC Leadership Page. Biga provides examples of ways the ACC is striving to do just that through its workforce, leadership development and health equity efforts, global programs like the NCD Academy, Innovation Program work around artificial intelligence, comprehensive advocacy activities, a new vision for JACC focused on impact vs. impact factor, and more. Read more.

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Apply for the chance to become one of 15 finalists to battle it out in the 2025 Young Investigator Awards competition. Present your science in one of three categories: Clinical Investigators, Basic and Translational Science and Outcomes Research. Get financial reimbursement for traveling to ACC.25 – plus the exposure you need to advance your career! Applications are due Tuesday, Aug. 27. Submit your abstract today.

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Registration is now open for ACC Quality Summit 2024, taking place Sept. 17-19 in San Antonio, TX. The Summit will provide invaluable opportunities to network with fellow quality-focused colleagues, to learn with exceptional education sessions and workshops, and more.

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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.

Conference

Registration is now open for ACC Advocacy's signature three-day event, ACC Legislative Conference 2024, taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Washington, DC. Don't miss your chance to network with fellow ACC Advocates, learn about health policy issues impacting cardiovascular patients and the profession, and meet with your lawmakers and their staff on Capitol Hill. CV Team members can get $50 off the registration fee by using the code CVT. Learn more and register here. CV Team members can also apply for the chance to win a $1,000 travel award. The deadline to apply is July 15.

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The ACC is seeking a candidate experienced in leadership and educational planning to serve as Cardiovascular (CV) Team Lead for ACC's Annual Scientific Session for ACC.26 and ACC.27. The CV Team Lead will contribute to developing educational content focusing on areas of the meeting related to CV Team member education and the role of the CV Team in patient care. Applications are due by Friday, July 12 at noon ET. Learn more.

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The ACC has announced a new credential for NPs and PAs who have taken and passed the Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge Exam – Certified in Cardiovascular Knowledge (CCK). The exam is designed for NPs/PAs practicing in the U.S., and consists of 150 multiple-choice questions covering the entire field of cardiovascular disease. Achieving a passing score on the exam allows you to use the new CCK credential and provides credit toward becoming an Associate of the ACC or Fellow of the ACC. The next exam will take place Sept. 19-22. Learn more.

Quality Summit

The ACC's Cardiovascular Team Section is offering a travel award of up to $1,000 for cardiovascular team members to participate in ACC Quality Summit 2024, taking place Sept. 17-19 in San Antonio, TX. The award can be used for airfare, lodging, meals and ground transportation. Review the eligibility requirements and submit your application by Monday, July 22.

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The ACC is currently accepting nominations for the ACC Distinguished Excellence in Cardiovascular Health Care Quality Award, to be presented during ACC Quality Summit 2024, taking place Sept. 17-19 in San Antonio, TX. The award honors an ACC member who has applied the NCDR and/or ACC Accreditation Services within their local care environment and made meaningful contributions to the ACC Quality Summit, including through planning participation, faculty invitation, abstract/poster submission, committee appointments or other acts of service. Submit your nomination by Friday, July 26.

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ACC's CardioSmart offers visual infographic summaries of heart-related health topics, designed for use as handouts or posters in care settings and local community centers. CardioSmart's infographics can now be ordered through a new print-on-demand platform. Order now and receive 10 free infographic posters.

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Take the 2024 ACC Career Benchmark Survey

April 26, 2024
Announcements

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.

Conference

Showcase how your team is leveraging data from NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services to transform patient care and outcomes. Craft your experiences into a quality improvement abstract for consideration at ACC Quality Summit 2024, taking place Sept. 17-19 in San Antonio, TX. Check out an ePoster from last year's Summit submitted by a fellow ACC CV Team member and submit your own abstract by the submission deadline – May 13 for live session abstracts and June 24 for ePosters.

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Learning to correctly measure blood pressure is key to the diagnosis and management of hypertension. Failure to adhere to the correct techniques can lead to measurement errors of more than 30 mmHg. Understand the best practices for blood pressure measurement for hypertension patients with a new infographic, "Mismeasurement of Blood Pressure in the Office: Finding the Common Mistakes." Access the infographic, patient case quizzes and more free education in ACC's online course, Overcoming Challenges in Hypertension Management.

ACC24

Connect with colleagues, learn about the latest section activities, and discover ways to get involved at the CV Team Section Meeting & Reception. Enjoy an evening of networking, inspiration and staying informed on advancements in cardiovascular care. The event will take place on Saturday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. ET at Omni Atlanta at Centennial Park, International Ballroom D. Reserve your spot today.

ACC24

Join your colleagues in Atlanta, April 6-8, for ACC.24 for a dynamic and engaging learning environment for the Cardiovascular Team to get up to speed on the latest cutting-edge science, improve simulation skills, expand professional networks, and understand how new information can immediately be implemented into clinical practice. Whether you're interested in newly released research, pharmaceutical management of cardiovascular disease states, troubleshooting procedural complications, or learning more about the business side of cardiology and program development, all members of the cardiovascular team will find value in attending ACC.24. Register by March 6 to SAVE and learn more about all ACC.24 has to offer!

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

New Vaccination Clinician Tools Now Available

February 5, 2024
CardioSmart Patient Centered Highlights

With the flu season continuing into May, it's important to remind patients there is still time to get vaccinated. Getting the necessary immunizations to protect against flu and COVID-19 is particularly important for adults with chronic conditions like heart disease. Research shows that patients are more likely to get a vaccine if their health care team recommends it. To facilitate the conversation, ACC's CardioSmart team has created a Vaccination Discussion Guide leveraging the cardiovascular care team's role in getting timely immunization. A vaccine referral form and a clinician handout are also available to help increase vaccination rates for patients with heart disease. Get more tools on this topic here.

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Applications Now Open For May CCKE For NPs/PAs

February 5, 2024
Educational Opportunities

Advance your professional accomplishments, demonstrate your clinical knowledge and commitment to cardiovascular excellence by taking and passing ACC's Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge Examination (CCKE) for NPs/PAs practicing in the U.S. Applications are now open for the exam taking place May 2-5. The CCKE for NPs/PAs consists of 150 multiple-choice questions covering the entire field of cardiovascular disease. There is no need to travel; the exam may be taken at home or at the office. Learn more and apply today!

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Last Call For Sonography Training Program Applications; Due March 1

February 2, 2024
Educational Opportunities

Last call to apply to the MedAxiom Cardiac and Vascular Sonography Training Program. MedAxiom has partnered with a top-notch university to deliver this online certificate program designed specifically to equip future sonographers with the tools and techniques for a successful ultrasound career. Students will receive world-class education from an accredited sonography program that provides didactic and clinical experience. The program also provides eligibility to sit for sonography boards to obtain their credentials. Applications are due by March 1. Learn more.

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MedAxiom's fourth annual Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Compensation and Utilization Report includes data from 106 organizations and provides insights into best practices in APPs' leadership, production and compensation, and recommendations within the framework of the team-based care model. The report focuses on the APP workforce, liability and split-shared billing, with a special section on the expanded role of APPs in heart failure clinics. Learn more.

Innovation

CardioSmart Releases New Adult Vaccination Tools

December 12, 2023
CardioSmart Patient Centered Highlights

Keeping up with vaccines is an important part of healthy living, especially for patients with heart disease. Encourage your patients to get their flu shots and provide them with the vaccination tools and resources they need. ACC's CardioSmart recently launched new adult vaccination tools, including a handout with tips on increasing vaccination rates, a fact sheet on heart health and vaccination and a vaccination referral form. Find additional resources you can share with your patients on the importance of flu shots and heart health here.

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Advance Your Sonography Skills

November 21, 2023
Educational Opportunities

Join the ACC for Advanced Concepts in Echocardiography For the Sonographer: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, on Saturday, Dec. 16 in Oakland, California. This FREE course is an exclusive opportunity to gain hands-on experience from expert sonographers and learn new HCM recognition skills.

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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

November 20, 2023
Announcements

This month, we reflect on the support palliative care can provide to patients with advanced heart disease. Along with advance care planning and symptom management, palliative care can alleviate psychological and existential distress and promote better quality of life.

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Don’t miss the chance to win free registration to ACC.24 in Atlanta, GA, April 6-8, when you upload your resume to ACC Cardiology Careers. A free, members-only benefit of the College, ACC Cardiology Careers can help you find your next professional opportunity.

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ACC.24 Call For Complex Clinical Cases

October 2, 2023
Announcements

CV Team members are invited to submit Complex Clinical Cases for presentation at ACC.24, held April 6-8, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. CV Team members should submit interesting clinical cases with an emphasis on collaboration and consultation with interdisciplinary colleagues, and highlighting the diagnostic features, care coordination/management strategies and experts involved in managing the case and securing a diagnosis.

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Call For Applications: ACC Educator Fundamental Skills Course

October 2, 2023
Educational Opportunities

The ACC is accepting applications for the ACC Educator: Fundamental Skills Course, taking place Feb. 11-13, at Heart House in Washington, DC. This course will enhance presentation skills and provide opportunities to practice and advance your skills as a clinical educator!

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Advanced practice providers (APPs) are indispensable members of the cardiovascular care team and programs across the country are increasingly seeking out innovative strategies to effectively utilize APPs’ skillsets.

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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 ACC Distinguished Excellence in Cardiovascular Health Care Quality Award. The award is presented annually to a nonphysician ACC member whose contributions have enhanced the implementation and value of NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services within the larger cardiovascular professional community.

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ACC’s CV Team Section is offering travel awards for cardiovascular team members to attend ACC Quality Summit 2023, held Oct. 11-13 in Orlando, FL. Expenses including airfare, lodging, meals and ground transportation up to $1,000 will be reimbursed.

NCDR

Registration Now Open For ACC Quality Summit

August 7, 2023
Upcoming Event

Connect with your NCDR and ACC Accreditation colleagues at ACC Quality Summit, taking place Oct. 11-13 in Orlando, FL. Learn about best practices with this year’s innovative education sessions, network with quality improvement peers and gain insights with posters presenting NCDR research.

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Nominations are now open for ACC’s 2024 ACC Distinguished Awards. Those recognized with an ACC Distinguished Cardiovascular Team Member Award are non-physician ACC members who have made and continue to make outstanding contributions to College initiatives and the field of cardiovascular medicine and encourage and nurture ACC's team approach to team-based cardiovascular care.

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Submissions are now open for the 2024 Young Investigator Awards competition at ACC's Annual Scientific Session. PharmD or DNP candidates who are no more than three years out of training are invited to become one of 15 young scientific researchers to present cutting-edge research in the Clinical Investigations, Basic and Translational Science, and Outcomes Research categories at ACC.24, held April 6-8 in Atlanta, GA.

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Did you know that CV Team members qualify for an ACC Legislative Conference 2023 discount? Enter code CVT to receive $50 off registration and join your ACC Advocacy team Oct. 15-17 in Washington, DC! Don’t miss this annual opportunity to learn more about the major issues impacting the practice of cardiology and meet with your members of Congress.

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New ACC Online Course: Iron Deficiency in HF

May 22, 2023
Educational Opportunities

Learn to identify guideline-driven heart failure care, treatment options, and practice considerations associated with delivering IV iron replacement therapy with ACC’s new online course, Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure.

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ACC Celebrates Nurses in May

May 9, 2023
Announcements

Nurses work hard to transform cardiovascular care for patients each day, and the ACC is celebrating their contributions to the profession all month long with a special offer to join the College for 40% off with code Nurses2023.

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Demonstrate your clinical knowledge, commitment to cardiovascular excellence, and grow your professional accomplishments by taking and passing ACC’s Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge Examination (CCKE)!

Conference

Share your quality improvement successes with an abstract for ACC Quality Summit 2023, taking place Oct. 11-13 in Orlando, FL. Showcase how NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services data have helped you improve patient care, processes or quality initiatives through innovative educational experiences, team-based collaboration, data collection processes, or research activities.

ACC.23

ACC.23/WCC Clinical Trials Recap

March 28, 2023
Featured Webinar

Listen to concise summaries from FITs from the University of Michigan, with commentary from ACC.org Editor-in-Chief Kim A. Eagle, MD, MACC, on the most impactful late-breaking clinical trials from ACC.23/WCC.

Cardiology Magazine January 2023

Cardiology Magazine: What to Watch For in 2023?

January 18, 2023
Cardiology Magazine Highlights

In the January issue of Cardiology magazine, we explore the hottest clinical topics and biggest issues spanning cardiology that are expected to be top-of-mind in 2023.

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It’s time to renew your membership for 2023! An active ACC membership gives you access to a collaborative network that can help you meet your career goals, cutting-edge education, the latest science in 10 JACC Journals and support to help you provide high-quality care.

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CardiaCast's “PulseCheck” Series Focuses on AFib

November 15, 2022
Featured Podcast

"PulseCheck" is a series within the CardiaCast podcast that is designed for nurses or allied health care professionals who are new, or new to cardiology, offering practical team-based solutions to the challenges that nurses and allied health professionals face every day.

November 2022 Cardiology Magazine

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are commonly used for the prevention of thrombosis in several cardiovascular contexts, including stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation and primary prevention, acute treatment or extended-duration secondary prevention of venous thromboembolism.

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CardiaCast's “PulseCheck” Series Focuses on HF

November 8, 2022
Featured Podcast

"PulseCheck" is a series within the CardiaCast podcast that is designed for nurses or allied health care professionals who are new, or new to cardiology, offering practical team-based solutions to the challenges that nurses and allied health professionals face every day.

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New MedAxiom Course: HF Essentials For APPs

November 8, 2022
Educational Opportunities

In its continued effort to educate and empower the cardiovascular care team, MedAxiom, an ACC Company, developed the Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Essential Education Series: Heart Failure (HF), available through the MedAxiom Academy.

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Access Free Palliative Care Education

November 7, 2022
Educational Opportunities

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. ACC's Palliative Care for the Cardiovascular Clinician online course brings together resources in a dynamic, case-based format. Earn up to 20.5 continuing education credits as you increase your comfort with advance care planning and symptom management for your patients with serious illness.

November 2022 Cardiology Magazine

Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are commonly used for the prevention of thrombosis in several cardiovascular contexts, including stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and primary prevention, acute treatment or extended-duration secondary prevention of venous thromboembolism.

ACCSAP

ACCSAP Now Offers Credits For PAs

October 24, 2022
Educational Opportunities

Did you know ACCSAP now offers 194 Category 1 CME credits for PAs? Improve your knowledge in the field of adult clinical cardiology with comprehensive educational material to help identify knowledge gaps, reinforce existing knowledge and learn new information.

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ACC Webinar: Managing Pregnant, Highest Risk CV Patients

September 15, 2022
Featured Webinar

Your high-risk cardiovascular patient has just become pregnant. What do you do now? Join us for a webinar, "A Team-Based Approach for When the Highest Risk Cardiovascular Patient Becomes Pregnant" for the guidance you need.

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Advocacy Update: CV Team Members Meet With Congress

September 13, 2022
Advocacy at the ACC

As part of ongoing advocacy efforts by the ACC and CV Team, a multi-disciplinary group virtually met with U.S. Representative Ann Kuster (D-NH-2) this summer. The group was comprised of advocates of varying specialties, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, APPs, and CV administration.

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Join moderator Sarah E. Slone, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, as well as Benjamin Hocutt, MSN, ACNP, AACC, and Stormi Gale, PharmD, BCPS, for an illuminating conversation on heart failure treatment strategies on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

ACC.23

Call For Complex Clinical Cases Now Open

August 18, 2022
Announcements

Submit your complex clinical case for a chance to be featured at ACC.23/WCC, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of patient care by sharing your research with the global cardiovascular community.

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ACC’s official virtual career fair is returning! Mark your calendars for Thursday, Sept. 22, 5-8 p.m. ET for an opportunity to meet with leading employers from across the country in a variety of practice settings right from your home or office.

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Master the Fundamentals of Cardio-Obstetrics

July 19, 2022
Educational Opportunities

Virtually join ACC's inaugural Cardio-Obstetric Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy course on Nov. 18!

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CathPCI Registry Seeks Feedback on AKI Risk Model

June 28, 2022
Quality Improvement for Institutions

The ACC wants to hear from you! As part of ongoing efforts to report meaningful outcomes and improve patient care, the ACC is launching an open comment survey for the CathPCI Registry In-Hospital Risk Standardized Acute Kidney Injury Model.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

JACC: Case Reports is inviting submissions for a 2022 special themed issue on long COVID cardiac cases. Papers in the form of clinical cases, clinical case series and clinical vignettes will be accepted.

Cardiology Magazine April 2022

Cardiology | The Nursing Shortage and CV Care: A Time For Action

May 10, 2022
Cardiology Magazine Highlights

In the May issue of Cardiology magazine, Bailey Ann Estes, MSN, RN-BC, RNFA, CNOR, RCIS, on behalf of ACC’s CV Management Section, gives a perspective on the current nursing shortage and its impact on cardiovascular care.

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Share your quality improvement successes with an abstract for ACC Quality Summit, scheduled for Sept. 14-16 in Los Angeles, CA, and virtually. Showcase how NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services data has helped improve patient care, processes or qualitative initiatives!

ACCSAP

Improve your knowledge in the field of adult clinical cardiology with ACCSAP. This self-assessment program now offers 194 Category 1 CME credits for PAs and includes comprehensive educational material to help identify your knowledge gaps, reinforce your existing knowledge and learn new information.

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ACC Quality Summit: Now Accepting Abstracts

April 20, 2022
Upcoming Event

Share your quality improvement successes with an abstract for ACC Quality Summit, scheduled for Sept. 14-16 in Los Angeles, CA, and virtually. Showcase how NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services data has helped you improve patient care, processes or qualitative initiatives!

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Engage With Sports Cardiology Experts in June

April 14, 2022
Upcoming Event

Join your colleagues virtually and register for Care of the Athletic Heart on June 3 for live sessions, panel discussions, debates and a Q&A! Learn about fundamental cardiovascular diagnostic and management strategies from sports cardiology experts through cases, research and treatment options, as well as the impacts of COVID-19 on athletes.

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The CV Team, Women in Cardiology and Senior Cardiovascular Professionals Member Sections are co-sponsoring a Community Outreach Clothing Drive in partnership with Suited for Change and A Wider Circle. We will be collecting women’s and men’s professional attire, including suits, shoes and jewelry.

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Every March, the world comes together to recognize the contributions of women throughout history. At ACC, we are celebrating all the women who help advance our Mission to transform cardiovascular care and heart health each and every day.

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Join the ACC's Accreditation Product Managers for a webinar on Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. ET to review how the pandemic has impacted the delivery of healthcare and how ACC, in response, is pivoting to a more streamlined approach to maintain Accreditation requirements.

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Are you planning to submit an NCDR research proposal this year? Don’t miss the April 8 deadline! The NCDR Research & Publications (R&P) cycle offers one research proposal deadline annually for all NCDR programs except the STS/ACC TVT Registry.

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The ACC is accepting applications for the Faculty Development Work Group (FDWG), which reports to the Lifelong Learning Oversight Committee (LLOC). The FDWG's mission is to educate and develop ACC faculty and support education endeavors of the College. Furthering ACC's commitment to being member driven, leadership involvement in ACC's Faculty Development Work Group offers a unique opportunity to enhance your involvement in the College and drive concepts that are meaningful to you and connect with ACC's mission.

JACC: Case Reports

Call For Submissions: Sports Cardiology Case Reports

January 24, 2022
Call For Applications

JACC: Case Reports will publish a special themed issue on sports cardiology in 2022. Authors are invited to submit manuscripts in the form of clinical cases, clinical case series and clinical vignettes for consideration by March 14.

Jill A. Patton, RN, MSN, CRNP

While specialist-provided palliative care is important for patients with factors like difficult-to-treat symptoms, complex grief, existential distress, and family and team conflict, clinicians should be providing primary palliative care for all patients with serious illness.

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MedAxiom’s second annual Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Compensation and Utilization Report outlines trends in APP roles and responsibilities, productivity, staffing ratios, hours, paid time off allowances, compensation and benefits, and more.

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Register today for the Cardiovascular Summit, taking place Feb. 17-19, 2022, in Washington, DC, and discover how to align strong leadership with effective business strategies to improve cardiovascular care and patient outcomes.

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ACC’s Legislative Conference 2021 took place virtually Oct. 3 – 5. While the conference was virtual for the second consecutive year, attendance and impact were outstanding. Over 500 ACC members were a part of more than 300 visits with House and Senate members.

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ACC’s Geriatric Cardiology Section invites you to join the authors of the REHAB-HF trial on Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. ET, to examine the importance of early rehabilitation among older adults hospitalized for acute decompensated heart failure.

Adam Burget, RN

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month

October 27, 2021   |  Adam James Burget, CCRN
Feature Article

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month. During this month, it’s a terrific opportunity for those of us in the cardiovascular team to review current literature and best practices for treatment and prevention of sudden cardiac death (SCD).

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During this time of an international pandemic, it is vitally important that cardiovascular specialists recognize the role they can play in having all their patients vaccinated for influenza. Improve your understanding of the influenza vaccines and their impact on your patients with ACC’s Taking the Lead: Flu and Cardiovascular Disease free online course.

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Free Online Course: Improve Arrhythmia Detection and Diagnosis

October 5, 2021
Educational Opportunities

The ACC created the Raising the Bar in Arrhythmia Detection: A Diagnostic Toolbox online course to increase awareness and knowledge on the growing number of cardiac monitors available for the detection of arrhythmias.

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Journal Scan | Onboarding for PAs and NPs

September 29, 2021
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This small pilot study used the Plan, Do, Study, Act quality improvement model to design and improve an effective onboarding strategy for newly hired hospitalist PAs and NPs.

World

Hospital admission is our opportunity to influence management and improve the lives of patients with heart failure (HF). Clinical assessment of the patient's New York Heart Association functional classification, ACC and American Heart Association (AHA) staging, and echocardiographic findings guide our therapy.

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ACC's Distinguished Awards program is your opportunity to nominate a peer whose outstanding work and leadership is advancing the College's Mission. The Distinguished Associate Award recognizes outstanding individuals whose contributions to initiatives of the College and the field of cardiology have encouraged and nurtured ACC's team approach to cardiovascular care.

Melissa Easterday, BS

When the Indiana University Health (IUH) Vaccine Clinics began to open across our system, I was eager to volunteer. Working remotely since the start of the pandemic, I felt my participation in this effort was one way I could give back to my peers who have been working tirelessly day in and day out on the front lines. I wanted to do my part to help keep my community safe.

Core Curriculum for the Cardiovascular Clinician Virtual Experience

Are you an early career cardiovascular nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, physician assistant or pharmacist? If so, don’t miss the Core Curriculum for the Cardiovascular Clinician Virtual Experience, taking place Oct. 8 – 9.

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Journal Scan | Repeat TAVR Outcomes

August 10, 2021
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Outcomes of repeat transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the national Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services database are examined in this retrospective, observational study.

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Journal Scan | The CONNECT-HF Randomized Clinical Trial

August 5, 2021
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The CONNECT-HF trial was a cluster randomized clinical trial to improve hospital and post-discharge quality improvement intervention compared to usual care. The trial included 161 US hospitals and 5,647 patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

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Investigators compared outcomes of statin users and non-users who presented to Detroit Medical Center with a confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 diagnosis during the early months of the pandemic. Main study endpoints were mortality, need for mechanical ventilation, and intensive care unit admission.

ACC Quality Summit

Registration Open For ACC Quality Summit Virtual

August 4, 2021
Virtual Meeting

Registration is now open for ACC Quality Summit Virtual! Join NCDR and Accreditation Services colleagues Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 to learn best practices through phenomenal education sessions, networking and posters.

Journal Scan

Using 5 administrative claims databases and 3 electronic health databases of more than 2.3 million patients initiating antihypertensive agents, researchers compared clinical endpoints, safety, and adverse effects between angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers.

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Increase Your Knowledge on Cardiac Rhythm Monitors

July 12, 2021
Educational Opportunities

The ACC has created the Raising the Bar in Arrhythmia Detection: A Diagnostic Toolbox online course to increase awareness and knowledge on the growing number of cardiac monitors available for the detection of arrhythmias.

ACC.21

ACC.21 Refocus on the CV Team

June 10, 2021   |  Bailey Estes, RCIS, RN-C
Feature Article

What a year! Littered with phrases such as "unprecedented" and "new normal," we have come full circle. As the virtual ACC.20/WCC wrapped up, we had high hopes that we would be meeting in person in Atlanta, GA, for ACC.21.

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Journal Scan | Wearable Devices and Health Care Use

June 3, 2021
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This retrospective, observational study analyzed characteristics of patients who use wearable devices capable of detecting atrial fibrillation and the devices' impact on pulse rate and health care use.

ACC.21

Connect with colleagues, expand your professional network and engage in small group discussions at the CV Team Section Virtual Networking Session at ACC.21 on Saturday, May 15 from 6 – 7 p.m. ET.

Key Points to Remember

Key Points | USPSTF Recommendations for Screening for HTN in Adults

April 29, 2021
Featured Key Points to Remember

In adults 18 years or older without hypertension (HTN), the US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for HTN with office blood pressure (BP) measurement. Before starting treatment, BP measurements outside of the clinical setting should be obtained for diagnostic confirmation.

Journal Scan

The Los Angeles Barbershop Blood Pressure Study proved the effectiveness of a novel intervention pairing trusted, non-medical community partners with pharmacists in improving hypertension. This study seeks to answer concerns about the long-term cost-effectiveness and scalability of this intervention.

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The ACC has changed the name of its ICD Registry to the EP Device Implant Registry, effective April 1. The EP Device Implant Registry will include data on ICD and CRT-D procedures previously captured in the ICD Registry, as well as provide flexibility to capture novel pacemaker procedures.

Jae Patton, MSN, CRNP, AACC

Early on in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Baltimore, MD, officials began to sound the alarm that Black residents were receiving vaccines at a lower rate than white residents. Pastor Rodney Morton, a local faith leader, notes that initially there was a lot of reluctance to receive a COVID-19 vaccine due to the impression that it had been rushed to market, observing that calling the roll out Operation Warp Speed did not instill confidence.

Advocacy News

The ACC-supported Increasing Access to Cardiac Rehabilitation Act of 2021 is moving through Congress. This bipartisan legislation would expand patient access to critical cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation (rehab) services during a crucial time when treatments for medical conditions have been delayed or avoided during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cardiology Magazine March 2021

What’s in a Name? Recognition and Respect

April 6, 2021
Cardiology Magazine Highlights

In the famous play, Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare wrote: "'Tis but thy name that is my enemy…" In the play, Juliet ponders, "What's in a name?" saying it is only Romeo's name that's the enemy.

NCDR

Don’t miss the April 9 deadline to submit an NCDR research proposal in 2021! Last year, NCDR changed its Research & Publications (R&P) cycle to offer one research proposal deadline annually, with one annual review meeting for all NCDR programs except the STS/ACC TVT Registry.

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New MedAxiom Resources For Advanced Practice Providers

March 23, 2021
Educational Opportunities

MedAxiom understands the important role of advanced practice providers (APPs) and is dedicated to providing tools and resources to propel them forward. Check out the new APP Hub on MedAxiom.com – a central location for consulting services, education and resources developed by MedAxiom experts to advance APPs and create sustainable care transformation initiatives.

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Patients with cardiovascular disease are at an increased risk of severe illness from the COVID-19 virus (CDC, 2020). In the face of a pandemic, Americans had to change the way they live their lives by following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to mitigate the spread of the virus and protect the public.

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New CardioSmart Infographics Highlight CVD in Women

March 1, 2021
Featured Infographic

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S., causing more women's deaths than all cancers, including breast cancer. At the same time, women often ignore symptoms and are less likely to get optimal treatment for cardiovascular conditions.

New CardioSmart

In collaboration with Salim Hayek, MD, FACC, and the ACC Cardio-Oncology Clinical Topic Collection editorial team, the ACC CV Team Writing Group, led by Vicki L. Groo, PharmD, created infographics to illustrate how to manage cardiotoxicity induced by Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors.

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"To improve patient outcomes, we must accurately measure, reliably compare and constantly improve the quality of care we deliver," write ACC President Athena Poppas, MD, FACC, and NCDR Oversight Committee Chair Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH, FACC, in a JACC Leadership Page highlighting the ways ACC’s NCDR registries are consistently delivering on this aspirational goal.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease and being age 65 or older are high risk factors for developing severe illness from COVID-19. In the University of Southern California’s Understanding America Study, depression, anxiety and loneliness increased up to three-fold nationwide in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vaccination

Download the Latest Flu Tools

November 23, 2020
CardioSmart Patient Centered Highlights

Patients with cardiovascular disease have a ten times higher risk of heart attack within three days of getting the flu and are more likely to have a heart attack even weeks after the flu.

Key Points to Remember

Key Points | Cardiac Amyloidosis

November 5, 2020
Featured Key Points to Remember

Cardiac amyloidosis is a frequently underrecognized cause of heart failure, particularly diastolic heart failure. This review explains the basic pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of the most common forms of cardiac amyloidosis.

Cardiology Magazine October 2020

Advancing Health Equity For Heart Failure Patients

October 22, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Caring for vulnerable populations presents some unique challenges. It also offers immense opportunities for innovation to effect positive change for many lives.

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Salim Hayek, MD, FACC, in collaboration with ACC's Cardio-Oncology Clinical Topic Collection editorial team and the CV Team Writing Group, led by Vicki L. Groo, PharmD, created this infographic to illustrate how to manage cardiotoxicity induced by anthracyclines and HER2 antagonists.

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The ACC recently launched the Multilingual ASCVD Risk Estimator app, a simplified web-based version of the ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus app that provides clinicians with an efficient way to calculate a patient's estimated 10-year ASCVD risk, optimal risk and lifetime risk.

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Journal Scan | EMS Use by Persons With HF 2009-2017

October 7, 2020
Featured Journal Scans

Heart failure (HF) is associated with high rates of hospitalization, with patients transported to hospitals via emergency medical services (EMS), or ambulance. To evaluate EMS use among persons with HF, EMS data from a Midwestern city over an 8-year period were modelled to evaluate predictors of EMS use, including multiple EMS transports.

Journal Scan

Patients with heart failure (HF) are instructed to reduce sodium intake. This may inadvertently lead to insufficient caloric intake in patients with HF, including those who are obese. The authors found that insufficient calorie intake was associated with poor quality of life at discharge, increased risk for readmission, and longer rehospitalization days.

Key Points to Remember

Key Points | State-of-the-Art Review on CCTA

September 21, 2020
Featured Key Points to Remember

This review summarizes contemporary use and emerging applications for coronary computed tomography angiography, which is positioned to become a leading modality in cardiac imaging.

Key Points to Remember

Key Points | Genetic Testing in Dyslipidemia

August 27, 2020
Featured Key Points to Remember

According to these updated National Lipid Association guidelines, decisions regarding genetic testing of patients with dyslipidemia should be based upon clinical suspicion of a genetic basis, anticipated benefits/risks of testing, and patient preference.

JACC: Case Reports

COVID-19 Themed Issue of JACC: Case Reports

August 26, 2020
COVID-19 Coverage

Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic requires a coordinated plan that balances quality patient care with the safety of health care workers, all while maintaining consistent access to care for patients with and without COVID-19.

JACC: Case Reports

JACC: Case Reports will publish a special themed issue on complications this December. Authors are invited to submit cases representing interventional, electrophysiology and transcatheter complications for consideration on or before Monday, Sept. 7.

Journal Scan

Impaired exercise capacity (a hallmark symptom of chronic heart failure) improves after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation, though it remains substantially below the exercise capacity of cardiac transplant patients and healthy same-aged individuals. This article examines whether LVAD implantation improves daily physical activity levels when compared to a group of patients with similarly advanced chronic heart failure but without LVADs.

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Help Us Improve Your ACC.org Experience

August 4, 2020
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

The College is working to improve the ACC.org homepage experience for all ACC members – and we need your help! Take two to three minutes to fill out a brief survey letting us know what information that matters most to you on ACC.org.

New CardioSmart

CardioSmart Debuts New Website For Patients, Clinicians

August 4, 2020
CardioSmart Patient Centered Highlights

ACC's new CardioSmart website is designed to emphasize the value of the patient and clinician partnership to personalize care. With the goal of better connecting patients with their clinicians to prevent or treat heart disease, the new CardioSmart.org, provides information on heart conditions and trusted resources and tools to support important health conversations and foster a strong partnership.

Cardiology Magazine July 2020 Web Edition

An Update on Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support in Cardiogenic Shock

August 4, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights

Temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) is an attractive and intuitive option when medical approaches to supporting a weakened heart are insufficient. But while the field is a growing one, it is also one that has produced a jumbled evidence base for a range of devices and a smattering of indications.

Key Points to Remember

Key Points | The Role of PCI in SIHD

June 22, 2020
Featured Key Points to Remember

This article reviews important principles undergirding contemporary use of percutaneous coronary intervention and its limited role in the management of stable ischemic heart disease.

COVID-19 Global Pandemic; Conceptual Image

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a ripple effect across the globe and impacted our professional and personal lives. On one hand, the negative impact of the virus is very apparent. However, there is a silver lining in how it has pulled communities together. Our community, which was already close, has been drawn closer as the need for support has never been greater. Thus, the ACC and the Cardiovascular Team Section have been working to devise resources to support our membership.

Key Points to Remember

Key Points | International Consensus Report on Drug-Coated Balloons

June 2, 2020
Featured Key Points to Remember

This state-of-the-art review and international consensus statement updates prior recommendations for drug-coated balloons and reviews efficacy and safety in in-stent restenosis, de novo small vessel disease, high-bleeding-risk patients, bifurcation lesions, and large vessel disease. There are minimal data that support the use of drug-coated balloons in patients with diabetes mellitus and acute coronary syndromes.

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A coordinated quality improvement program like ACC's Patient Navigator Program may be associated with increased identification of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and heart failure (HF) patients who are at risk for readmission, according to a recent study in the American Heart Journal.

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Nurses deserve the utmost gratitude and appreciation for their commitment to delivering the highest standards of cardiovascular care, especially in times like these.

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The new 2020 ACC Clinical Competencies for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Adult Cardiovascular Medicine lead the way in laying down a foundation to build our practice and enhance our value within the cardiovascular team.

ACC.20/WCC

Virtual ACC.20/WCC: The Show Must Go On

May 7, 2020
Feature Article

The ACC Annual Scientific Session has been a staple for the latest in science, education and networking for cardiovascular professionals worldwide for the past 69 years. Years are spent planning and coordinating this global conference.

Journal Scan

In the United States, the number of heart failure (HF) hospitalizations remains high despite efforts to detect HF decompensation earlier by telemonitoring surveillance of patients’ signs and symptoms. Because hemodynamic changes precede HF decompensation by several weeks, the ability to monitor pulmonary artery pressures by an implanted sensor can allow for the early detection of rising pulmonary artery pressures, earlier intervention, and the reduction of HF hospitalization.

COVID-19 Global Pandemic; Conceptual Image

NCDR and ACC Accreditation Services recognize the incredible challenges hospitals and front-line health care workers are facing while providing lifesaving measures for their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points to Remember

Journal Scan | Takotsubo Syndrome

March 30, 2020
Featured Journal Scans

This article provides a broad overview of the biological basis, clinical presentation, and management of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome.

JACC: Case Reports

In an effort to help inform and educate our medical community on improved patient care related to the COVID-19 pandemic, JACC: Case Reports offers a publication avenue for sharing this knowledge with less preparation time than traditional manuscripts and fast-tracked review.

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Journal Scan | DOAC Use in Obese Patients With Acute VTE

March 3, 2020
Featured Journal Scans

There is a paucity of clinical information regarding use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in obese patients. For this reason, current guidelines discourage use of DOACs in patients weighing over 120 kg or with a body mass index greater than 40 kg/m2.

Key Points to Remember

Journal Scan | Innovative HF Management Through EHRs

March 3, 2020
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This JACC Heart Failure State-of-the-Art Review discusses various innovative features of the electronic health record (EHR) that can support heart failure care. Throughout the review, the authors follow a hypothetical patient and contrast care using minimal versus optimal EHR tools.

ACC.20/WCC

Connect with ACC leaders and expand your professional network at the CV Team Section Meeting and Reception, taking place March 28 at 5 p.m. CT at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, at ACC.20/Together With World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.20/WCC).

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Potential CV Risk With Cyberstalking and Cyberbullying

February 12, 2020
Feature Article

Adverse cardiovascular outcomes following traumatic events are well established, especially in the aftermath of tragedies that evoke intense or prolonged stress. Firefighters who arrived early or had prolonged exposure to the World Trade Center trauma had higher incident rates of myocardial infarction, stroke, unstable angina, and cardiovascular mortality.

The ACC Celebrates Rehabilitation Professionals in February

Join the ACC in recognizing Cardiac Rehab Awareness Week from Feb. 9 – 15 as part of American Heart Month. Clinicians can easily explain the benefits of cardiac rehab with CardioSmart's Cardiac Rehab infographic.

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Journal Scan | Health Care Hotspotting

February 5, 2020
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This study looked at the impact of the Camden Core Model, a well-known and highly respected transitional care program, on a diverse group of medically and socially complex patients and their healthcare utilization, specifically their readmissions at 180 days after an index admission.

Key Points to Remember

Journal Scan | Racial and Ethnic Differences in AS

January 24, 2020
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Most studies on the management and outcomes of aortic stenosis focus on black and white racial groups, with limited data on Asian and Hispanic populations. This article highlights the differences in underrepresented racial/ethnic groups in the management and outcomes of aortic stenosis.

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Journal Scan | Idiopathic Pericarditis

January 24, 2020
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This review article provides an overview of the diagnosis and management of idiopathic pericarditis, incorporating recommendations from the 2015 European Society of Cardiology guidelines on pericardial disease.

ACC.20/WCC

As clinicians, we spend a lot of time thinking and talking about risk. While risk-related concepts may seem clear to us, they can register with patients as a confusing assortment of jargon and numbers. Moreover, patients' comprehension of and reactions to risk are influenced by a host of factors that are not always well understood by clinicians.

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In a new Leadership Page published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Richard J. Kovacs, MD, FACC; Jason H. Gilbert, PHD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC; and William J. Oetgen, MD, MBA, FACC, discuss the issues that clinicians, hospitals and practices are facing in light of the opioid crisis.

Journal Scan

High levels of measured cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality and may reduce the development of atrial fibrillation (AF). Less is known about estimated CRF and AF risk and if long-term changes in estimated CRF affects AF risk.

ACC Out in Front on Global Health

In many low-and-middle income countries, there is evidence of suboptimal heart failure management. To address this issue and bring the quality of care available in the U.S. to other countries, the ACC launched an international training program for heart failure nurses in 2017. Cardiology magazine spoke with the two lead educators for the initiative, Sara Paul, DNP, FNP, CHFN, CCA, who directs the Heart Function Clinic at Catawba Valley Cardiology in Conover, NC, and Cynthia Bither, ACNP, MSN, AACC, chief nurse practitioner of the Advanced Heart Failure Program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, who have spent the past three years traveling the world to empower heart failure nurses.

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Taking Time to Breathe

January 6, 2020
Feature Article

I recently read the obituary of one of my esteemed colleagues. It listed all his certifications, achievements, awards and invaluable contributions to our field – symbols of his pioneering vision. I thought to myself. I hope he had time to take a step back, look at all his achievements and life journey with a smile. I hope he took a walk in the rain. On a day so bleak and dreary, the rain-tipped leaves formed diamond crystals that sparkled.

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Take Advantage of New Multifaceted HF Curriculum

December 13, 2019
Educational Opportunities

The multi-faceted Improving Heart Failure Outcomes Through Personalized Education (HOPE) curriculum from the ACC and Haymarket Medical Education consists of 30 live and online certified education activities to help health care professionals improve heart failure (HF) patient care and outcomes.

2019 ACC Legislative Conference

At this year's ACC Legislative Conference, the CV Team lobbied for important cardiovascular initiatives. Overall, the response from the House and Senate representatives were very positive and supportive of our concerns.

Key Points to Remember

This scientific statement from the National Lipid Association recommends icosapent ethyl for cardiovascular risk reduction in select patients and is largely based on results of REDUCE-IT (Reduction of Cardiovascular Events With Icosapent Ethyl–Intervention Trial).

ACC Annual Meeting Floor

Want to See Your Clinical Case Presented During ACC.20/WCC?

November 26, 2019
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

Submit to JACC: Case Reports by Dec. 31 and your case could be selected for presentation during the Journal's Best of 2019 session during ACC.20 Together With the World Congress of Cardiology.

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Celebrate Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month

November 8, 2019
Quick Reads and Recommendations

Join the ACC in recognizing National Family Caregivers Month. Caregivers are an important part of the care team; however, caregiving is a complex responsibility, and the stress of being a caregiver can strain your own health.

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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.

ACC Webinar

Webinar: Addressing Disparities in SHD

October 11, 2019
Featured Webinar

The ACC CV Team Section's Structural Heart Disease (SHD) Team Work Group will host the first in a series of two webinars this fall targeting members of the interdisciplinary SHD care team.

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Call For Articles: ACC CV Team Section Newsletter

October 7, 2019
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

The ACC CV Team Section's Communication Committee needs articles from members for the upcoming issues of its newsletter. Consider submitting a short article on a topic of interest to you. Articles only need to be 250 – 500 words and ACC staff can help with copyediting.

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During this year’s World Heart Day, which took place on Sunday, Sept. 29, ACC CV Team members took to Twitter to show the world how they pursue heart health in their own lives. Below are some examples of how members continue to keep their heart strong, whether it’s exercising, hiking, playing with their kids or grandkids, walking a pet, or more!

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Journal Scan | CT-Derived FFR in the ED

September 23, 2019
Featured Journal Scans

This retrospective study evaluated computed tomography-derived fractional flow reserve for patients with acute chest pain presenting to an emergency department.

Journal Scan

Patient and provider end-of-life discussions and decision-making are integral aspects of guideline-based care for patients undergoing cardioverter-defibrillator implantation. However, how health literacy is related to patient experiences, attitudes, and knowledge of the implanted cardioverter defibrillator at the end of life is unknown.

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ACC Seeks Comments on Clinical Competency Document For CV NPs and PAs

September 13, 2019
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

The ACC is seeking comments on a draft competency statement describing the knowledge and skills of clinical cardiovascular nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs), including those in general cardiology practice and those working in focused areas of cardiovascular medicine.

Doctor Patient Conceptual Image

ACC's CardioSmart team recently developed a suite of tools and resources to help patients with heart failure begin managing their condition and know what to expect. Help your patients reach their goals with the "I Have Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction. Now What?" My Heart Failure Action Plan.

Heart Illustration

Show your peers and the world how you pursue heart health in your own life on World Heart Day, taking place on Sunday, Sept. 29. Post a photo or video on Twitter of yourself exercising, hiking, playing with your kids or grandkids, or walking a pet – anything you do to keep your heart strong.

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JACC: Case Reports Second Issue Now Live

August 29, 2019
JACC Family of Journals

The second issue of JACC: Case Reports is now online. Accompanied by a summary podcast from Editor-in-Chief Julia Grapsa, MD, PhD, FACC, the issue includes a mini-focus issue on interventional complications and their management, a heart care team/multidisciplinary team live case, clinical vignettes and more.

Heather Ross, PhD, DNP

For several years, our ACC worked together with other stakeholder groups and members of Congress to pass legislation that expands access to cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) services by allowing advanced practice clinicians – nurse practitioners, physician assistants and clinical nurse specialists – to supervise cardiac rehab services.

Cardiology Magazine; July 2019

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!

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In a new Leadership Page published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Richard J. Kovacs, MD, FACC, president of the ACC; Kim K. Birtcher, MS, PharmD, AACC, ACC/AHA Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines member; and James E. Tisdale, PharmD, FACC, ACC Electrophysiology Section Leadership Council member, reflect on the past, present and future of pharmacist involvement in the ACC and in cardiology.

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Journal Scan | Rivaroxaban in PAD

July 19, 2019
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This brief article reviews a secondary analysis of the COMPASS (Cardiovascular Outcomes for People Using Anticoagulation Strategies) trial in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) treated with rivaroxaban and/or aspirin. The review suggests that treatment with rivaroxaban 2.5 mg twice daily with aspirin 100 mg daily may represent a new and effective treatment for PAD.

ACC Oregon Cardiovascular Symposium

July 11, 2019   |  Alan Morasch, CAE
Feature Article

The 16th Annual ACC Oregon Cardiovascular Symposium, held in Portland, OR, was a resounding success. The CV Team was well-represented with 146 of the total 227 registrants.

Aspirin pills

The use of aspirin in primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) has faced increasing controversy. To address this concern, the College created an infographic to explain a recently-published four-trial series evaluating the use of aspirin therapy in the primary prevention of ASCVD.

Journal Scan

Biomarkers of inflammation (such as C-reactive protein), low cardiorespiratory fitness (peak oxygen consumption), and poor endothelial function (flow-mediated dilation) are all associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk and vascular mortality and other cardiovascular risk factors such as metabolic syndrome, but their interdependence has not been established in a healthy population.

Chapters

On May 10, the ACC Rhode Island Chapter hosted its second annual cardiovascular team conference entitled, "Advanced Cardiology for the Cardiovascular Team." The program was jointly provided with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and scheduled to coincide with Nurses Appreciation Week. For the second consecutive year, this conference was sold out.

conceptual image of CPR

With the rise in pediatric cardiac arrest cases across the country in recent years, CPR awareness and early implementation training is an essential component for best outcomes. Numerous efforts have been made across the U.S. to place automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools where first responders, including fellow students, can save precious minutes by executing basic life support (BLS) skills (CPR and AED) before emergency medical services arrive to provide advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) measures.

Key Points to Remember

The Leadless Pacemaker

June 11, 2019
Featured Key Points to Remember

The technology of the leadless pacemaker and its advantages, risks, and promise are explained in this review of the innovative device.

Key Points to Remember

Postcatheterization Femoral Pseudoaneurysms

June 4, 2019
Featured Key Points to Remember

This review describes the assessment and management of postcatheterization femoral artery pseudoaneurysms and techniques for ultrasound-guided thrombin injection and ultrasound-guided pseudoaneurysm compression.

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In a new Leadership Page published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, ACC President Richard J. Kovacs, MD, FACC, reflects on ACC.19; the new Primary Prevention Guideline; and his mother, Elizabeth M. Kovacs, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 99.

ACC Webinar

Recorded Webinar: How to Write a Case Report

May 23, 2019
Featured Webinar

JACC: Case Reports Editor-in-Chief Julia Grapsa, MD, PhD, FACC, and Associate Editor Mary Norine Walsh, MD, MACC, have recorded an informative webinar on how clinicians and members of the care team can develop a high-quality case report submission.

Journal Scan

The hypotensive effect of aerobic training, due largely to an autonomic-modulated reduction in systemic vascular resistance, is well-established and appears to be additive to antihypertensive medications in hypertensive people. Multiple factors that enhance (e.g., weight loss) or diminish (e.g., genetics) this effect have been identified; however, it is unclear if time of day for aerobic training impacts its hypotensive effects.

Journal Scan

The PRESERVE-EF (Risk Stratification in Patients With Preserved Ejection Fraction) study evaluated a protocol for identifying patients with ejection fraction ≥40% post-myocardial infarction who might benefit from implantable cardioverter-defibrillator due to a high risk of sudden cardiac death.

Chapters

The ACC Celebrates Nurses in May

May 2, 2019
Announcements

This May, the ACC is celebrating the important role nurses play in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health with a special membership discount.

Journal Scan

Compared with urban dwellers, rural community dwellers living with heart failure (HF) face higher rates of health disparities in terms of being uninsured and having poor access to medical providers, especially specialists, and tend to have lower socioeconomic status. Although the influence of demographic and clinical factors on high-impact HF outcomes such as death and rehospitalization was identified in the literature, little is known about the influence of lifestyle variables, and sedentary lifestyle in particular, among rural dwellers with HF.

Chapters

Patient Safety Heroes

April 11, 2019   |  Jill M Gall, BS
Feature Article

In 2018, Indiana University Health launched a Patient Safety Hero Program to recognize caregivers for creating a positive patient safety culture.

Chapters

Researchers, early career cardiologists and members of the cardiovascular care team have a new publication vehicle for case reports, imaging vignettes, global health reports and voices in cardiology centered on clinical problem solving.

Key Points to Remember

Key Points | AHA 2019 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics

February 20, 2019
Featured Journal Scans

The American Heart Association, in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health and other government agencies, annually compiles into a single document the most up-to-date statistics regarding heart disease, stroke, and cardiovascular risk factors. This statistical update presents the latest data on clinical heart and circulatory diseases and associated outcomes, including quality of care, procedures, and economic costs.

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Measurements during cardiopulmonary exercise testing have well-established prognostic value for patients with advanced heart failure (HF). However, less is known about the predictive value of hemodynamic responses to cardiopulmonary exercise testing in advanced HF, such as changes in blood pressure.

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ACC Celebrates Cardiac Rehab Specialists

February 8, 2019
Feature Article

Throughout February, cardiac rehabilitation professionals who join the College as Associates of the ACC or CV Team members can save 30 percent or more on their first year of membership.

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Are you subscribed to the ACC Update newsletter? Starting this month, on the second Friday of every month, ACC Update will provide a segmented, personalized newsletter with the CV Team-focused information you've come to expect, including member articles, upcoming events, clinical content, apps and tools, and more.

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ACC Washington State Chapter Meeting

February 7, 2019
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In November 2018, the annual ACC Washington State Chapter meeting took place at the Bellevue Marriott Hotel in Bellevue, WA.

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Each year, over 1 million patients with heart failure (HF) present to the emergency department and are often treated with diuretic therapy and discharged. Optimal timing of physician follow-up after an emergency department visit for HF is unclear, and investigators examined outcomes (i.e., hospital readmission and death) of early and late follow-up among patients with a primary diagnosis of HF who were treated and discharged from the emergency department.

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Society Presidents Offer Guidance on MOC in 2019 and Beyond

January 31, 2019
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ACC President C. Michael Valentine, MD, FACC; SCAI President David A. Cox, MD, MSCAI, FACC; HRS President Thomas F. Deering, MD, FHRS, FACC; and HFSA President Randall C. Starling, MD, FACC, offer guidance to cardiovascular professionals seeking to navigate Maintenance of Certification (MOC) in 2019 and beyond as part of a joint Leadership Page published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

ACC.19 Update

Network with nurses, PAs, clinical pharmacists, cardiac rehab professionals and other members of the cardiovascular team at ACC.19 during the CV Team Section Meeting and Reception, taking place Saturday, March 16, from 5 – 7:30 p.m. CT.

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Save the Date: CV Team Events at ACC.19

January 9, 2019
Announcements

ACC.19, which takes place March 16 – 18 in New Orleans, LA, offers CV Team professionals numerous opportunities to connect with peers, exchange ideas and gain knowledge.

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ACC's Cardiovascular Summit – taking place Feb. 14 – 16 in Orlando, FL – offers training across many nonclinical competencies with the goal of helping cardiovascular professionals survive and thrive in today’s health care environment.

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Interview With Jean C. McSweeney, PhD, RN

January 8, 2019
Feature Interview

This month's ACC CV Team Newsletter features an interview with Jean C. McSweeney, PhD, RN, associate dean for research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR.

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Self-Compassion Mantra to Ease Stress

January 8, 2019
Feature Article

The acute and prolonged stress of adverse events has been found to have undisputed negative effects on the heart and longevity. Stress-induced compassion fatigue is also increasingly blamed for the premature end to productive careers.

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Journal Scan | Prognostic Impact of PH After TAVR

December 13, 2018
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Pulmonary hypertension in patients with severe aortic stenosis who undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement can be reversed with an improvement in overall survival.

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Why I’m Grateful For the CV Team Section

December 4, 2018
Feature Article

In a recent Leadership Page published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Andrew P. Miller, MD, FACC; Eileen M. Handberg, PhD, ARNP, FACC; and George P. Rodgers, MD, FACC, discuss how expanding the College's membership in 2003 recognized cardiovascular medicine as a team sport.

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I became involved with ACC CV Team after a physician approached me to consider becoming state liaison for the ACC Indiana Chapter. Initially, I was overwhelmed and hesitant to add another professional responsibility on to my plate, especially one that was largely unknown to me.

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Call For Applications For PharmD, PA ACC.org E-Learning Editors

December 4, 2018
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC

The ACC.org editorial board is looking for two team members – one PharmD candidate and one PA candidate – to join the certified e-learning team to expand educational offerings for PharmDs and PAs.

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October’s PA and Pharmacist Appreciation Campaign

November 9, 2018
Quick Reads and Recommendations

The month of October gave the ACC the opportunity to celebrate the important contributions of PAs and pharmacists to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health. As a result of the recruitment campaign the College ran during the month, 37 pharmacists and 39 PAs joined as members.

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Earn CNE Credit With ACC’s Certified Patient Cases

November 9, 2018
Educational Opportunities

Did you know that several of ACC's Certified Patient Cases offer CNE credit at no cost? These challenging cases on a wide variety of important topics range from cardio-oncology and valvular heart disease, to hypertension and arrhythmias.

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Heart Failure Heath Literacy Workshop

November 6, 2018
Feature Article

Jessica Patel, PharmD, a medical science liaison for Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and Jennifer Fox, CRNP, heart failure nurse practitioner for Lankenau Medical Center, recently joined together to host a Heart Failure Health Literacy Workshop for Main Line Health Nurses and Advanced Practitioners.

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Highlights From ACC’s 2018 Legislative Conference

November 6, 2018
Feature Article

ACC's 2018 Legislative Conference recently took place in Washington, DC. It was the largest legislative conference to date with more than 470 attendees, 70 of which were ACC CV Team Section members.

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Earn CNE Credit With ACC's Certified Patient Cases

October 30, 2018
Educational Opportunities

The ACC continues to set the standards for lifelong learning for the entire cardiovascular care team. Did you know that several of ACC's Certified Patient Cases offer CNE credit at no cost?

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Journal Scan | Higher Incidence of Ischemic Stroke With NOACs

October 26, 2018
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The incidence of acute ischemic stroke and hemorrhage was determined retrospectively from an electronic database of >125,000 patients with atrial fibrillation on home novel oral anticoagulants or warfarin. The results seemed to contradict several recent studies.

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ACC Celebrates PAs and PharmDs in October

October 15, 2018
Announcements

October marks both American Pharmacists Month and National PA Week, and the ACC is celebrating the work PharmDs and PAs do through discounts on membership and educational products. Nonmember PAs and clinical pharmacists can save more than 35 percent on 2019 dues by joining the ACC in October using the code Thanks2018. Encourage your nonmember colleagues to visit ACC.org/Thanks2018 and get started on their application. (They will use the promo code on the payment screen.)

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DOAC Dosing For AFib Infographic Now Available

October 15, 2018
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Inappropriate dosing of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) is not uncommon in treating patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib). To that end, the College has created an infographic to provide information on how clinicians should appropriately dose DOACs.

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CV Team Member Spotlight: Holly Cook, BSN, RN-BC

October 2, 2018
Member Profile

Each month, the CV Team Section newsletter highlights the achievements of one CV Team member. This month features Holly Cook, BSN, RN-BC, manager of the cardiovascular level one emergency programs and chest pain center coordinator at the Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

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WA State Eastside CVT Meeting

October 2, 2018
Feature Article

The annual Washington State Eastside ACC CV Team Dinner was held on Sept. 5, in Spokane, WA, and was a wonderful gathering of registered nurses (RNs), advanced practice registered nurses (ARNPs), physician assistants and a few cardiologists. There were more than 45 attendees and 12 vendors who enjoyed an evening of networking, education, and delicious food and drink.

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CVD and the Coloring of America

October 2, 2018
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and the world. Over 800,000 Americans die annually of cardiovascular disease, which equals to approximately one of every three deaths.

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