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Final Reminder: Last EP SAP CMP Performance Assessment Window of 2021
December 7, 2021
Educational Opportunities
The last Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP) Performance Assessment window this year for EP SAP, is taking place Dec. 8 – 14.
Last EP SAP CMP Performance Assessment Window For the Year
October 26, 2021
Educational Opportunities
Meet your education, licensure and certification requirements with the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP).
Free Online Course: Managing AFib and BTK Inhibitors
October 5, 2021
Educational Opportunities
The ACC created the Managing AFib and BTK Inhibitors: Balancing Risk online course to educate the medical community about the importance of assessing risk, monitoring, and managing AFib and other cardiovascular risk factors for oncology patients.
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.
Webinar: Challenging Cases With New Approaches: Perspectives From Around the World
October 1, 2021
Featured Webinar
The Early Career International Working Group and the Electrophysiology Section Leadership Council are cohosting the second webinar in a series that provides a unique international perspective on challenging cases.
Webinar: SCA Preparedness: Pre-Participation Evaluation to the Emergency Action Plan
October 1, 2021
Featured Webinar
ACC's Electrophysiology and Sports and Exercise Cardiology Member Sections are teaming up to mark Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month in October with a new webinar.
EP Section Recognizes National AFib Awareness Month
September 21, 2021
Announcements
Several activities are happening around the College in recognition of National AFib Awareness Month.
All NCDR, ACC Accreditation Services Hospitals in 2022 U.S. News & World Report 'Best Hospitals'
September 20, 2021
Announcements
The ACC recognizes more than 2,000 hospitals, health systems and facilities that participate in NCDR registries and ACC Accreditation Services in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guidebook, released Sept. 14.
Call For Papers: JACC: Case Reports Complications Issue
September 20, 2021
JACC Family of Journals
JACC: Case Reports is inviting submissions of cases representing interventional, surgical, structural, electrophysiological and transcatheter procedural complications for a special themed issue planned for 2022.
Submit Comments to CMS on 2022 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Reduced RVUs For EP Ablation
August 31, 2021
Advocacy at the ACC
As part of the proposed 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed reduced work RVUs for electrophysiology (EP) ablation services.
JACC Journals Research Presented During HRS 2021
August 24, 2021
JACC Family of Journals
Ten manuscripts and editorial comments coinciding with research presented during HRS 2021 were simultaneously published in JACC and JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.
Learn Practice Essentials For Cardiac Amyloidosis
July 12, 2021
Educational Opportunities
The ACC has created a free, online course: Raising Awareness and Understanding of Cardiac Amyloidosis to improve clinicians’ understanding of cardiac amyloidosis, which is often not recognized and underdiagnosed.
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.
Stay Current and Certified With EP SAP; CMP Performance Assessment Window Opening Soon
June 21, 2021
Announcements
Did you know? You now have the option to use EP SAP to maintain your American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification through the Collaborative Maintenance Pathway (CMP).
ACC Electrophysiology Section Presents: ACC.21 Highlights in Electrophysiology
May 25, 2021
Featured Webinar
Interested in discussing the latest science from ACC.21? Tune in for an Electrophysiology Section webinar on Thursday, June 3, at 7 p.m. ET.
ACC.21 Clinical Chat: Hot Topics and Late Breakers
May 11, 2021
Virtual Meeting
Have thoughts about the Late Breaking Clinical Trials and Hot Topics? We want to hear them!
ACC Launches EP Device Implant Registry, Expanding Scope of Former ICD Registry
April 11, 2021
Announcements
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.
JACC: Case Reports ECG Teaching Competition
March 15, 2021
Announcements
JACC: Case Reports is inviting all ECG lovers with a passion for ECG teaching to submit three examples of interesting/complex ECGs with relative multiple-choice questions and explanations for this competition by April 15.
New JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Features Research Across the EP Spectrum
February 20, 2021
JACC Family of Journals
The latest issue of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology features new research that assesses the feasibility and outcomes of left bundle branch area pacing in patients eligible for cardiac resynchronization therapy.
Additional JACC Journals to Receive Impact Factors
February 12, 2021
JACC Family of Journals
Three JACC Journals not previously included in Impact Factor rankings – JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, JACC: Basic to Translational Science and JACC: CardioOncology – will receive their first Impact Factors later this year.
Special JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Focuses on AFib
December 21, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
A special focused issue of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology offers insights into new clinical research and commentary surrounding atrial fibrillation (AFib).
JACC: CardioOncology Podcast: Patterns of Anticoagulation Use in Cancer Patients With AFib and Atrial Flutter
December 21, 2020
Featured Podcast
In a new podcast episode following the recent issue of JACC: Cardio-Oncology, Andrea M. Russo, MD, FACC, discusses the patterns of anticoagulation use in cancer patients with atrial fibrillation and/or atrial flutter.
Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome: Once Benign and Now Malignant
December 21, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
Despite the association with sudden cardiac death, mitral valve prolapse (MVP) syndrome has largely been viewed as a benign condition and contemporary management continues to advocate reassurance and lifestyle changes.
ACC, AHA Issue Updated AFib Performance Measures
December 15, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
The ACC and the American Heart Association released updated clinical performance and quality measures on atrial fibrillation (AFib) or atrial flutter Dec. 7 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Launches Preprint Server Option For Authors
December 14, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
A newpreprint server platform, First Look, offers JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology authors the opportunity to showcase their accepted research while it undergoes the peer review process.
JACC: Case Reports Published Mini Focus Issue on Electrophysiology
November 23, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Now live via online open access, the newest issue of JACC: Case Reports features a mini focus issue on electrophysiology.
JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Highlights Latest Research on VT
October 30, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology has published a special issue dedicated to ventricular tachycardia (VT) featuring exciting research with informative central illustrations, editorial comments and research letters.
Atrial Fibrillation: What's New From ESC Congress Science?
October 22, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
This year's European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress might have been delivered virtually, but it included a wealth of new boots on the ground and hands-on the patient information for the management of atrial fibrillation (AFib).
The Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator: A Life (Vest) of Controversy
October 22, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
Like all therapies, the wearable cardioverter defibrillator is most effective when used as prescribed, but this requires continuous adherence for up to 90 days and constant attention towards the various device alarms that may become activated at any given moment.
Celebrate AFib Awareness Month With ACC's Latest AFib Resources
September 9, 2020
CardioSmart Patient Centered Highlights
For AFib Awareness Month, take advantage of ACC's latest Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) resources. Located on CardioSmart's new website, the AFib Shared Decision Making Tools help patients with AFib decide whether to mitigate their risk of stroke with blood thinners.
New JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Issue Provides Closer Look at the SAN; Imaging Cases; More
August 26, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
The latest issue of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, and second under the leadership of new Editor in Chief Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD, FACC, features a mini focus issue on catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation, informative imaging in electrophysiology cases and a basic and translational science manuscript examining subcellular Ca2+ signals within and among cells comprising the sinoatrial node (SAN) tissue.
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Response and Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
August 19, 2020
COVID-19 Hub Video
Survival from out of hospital sudden cardiac arrest was lower during the COVID-19 pandemic, even in moderately affected U.S. communities, according to an article published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology.
Call For Papers: JACC: Case Reports Procedural Complications Issue
August 11, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
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.
First JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Issue Under New Editor-in-Chief Kalyanam Shivkumar Now Live
July 28, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
The first issue of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology under new Editor-in-Chief Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD, FACC, has been published. A physician scientist and director of the UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center, Shivkumar brings many updates and enhancements to the Journal, detailed in his Editor's Page.
JACC: Case Reports Publishes Three-Part Video Series on Complications Cases
July 8, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Complimenting the theme of the latest JACC: Case Reports issue, Editor-in-Chief Julia Grapsa, MD, FACC, has recorded a series of informative clinical case review videos on cardiovascular complications.
Webinar: Finding the Pot of Gold – Guide to Successful Cardiac EP Fellowship Application and Match
June 26, 2020
Featured Webinar
Join the ACC Electrophysiology (EP) Section Leadership Council for a webinar, June 29 at 7 p.m. ET, on the nuances of EP fellowship application.
Catch Up on HRS Simultaneous Publications
May 19, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology simultaneously published three manuscripts and three accompanying editorials to coincide with research presented during HRS 2020.
Showcase QI Best Practices at ACC Quality Summit
April 29, 2020
Save the Date
Submit your abstract for ACC Quality Summit, scheduled for Oct. 7 – Oct. 9 in Orlando, FL.
NCDR, Accreditation Services Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic
April 21, 2020
COVID-19 Coverage
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.
Joint Society Document Offers Cardiac EP Guidance During COVID-19
April 7, 2020
COVID-19 Coverage
The ACC Electrophysiology (EP) Section along with the Heart Rhythm Society COVID-19 Task Force, and the American Heart Association's Electrocardiography and Arrhythmias Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology, has released new guidance for cardiac electrophysiology during COVID-19.
ACC Seeks Comments on Expert Consensus Decision Pathway Document on Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy
March 9, 2020
Announcements
The ACC is seeking comments on a draft of the 2020 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway for Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation or Venous Thromboembolism Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention or with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.
JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Names New Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD, FACC, has been named the next editor-in-chief of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. Shivkumar is a physician scientist who serves as the director of the UCLA Cardiac Arrhythmia Center; director of the university's electrophysiology programs; and professor of medicine (cardiology), radiology and bioengineering.
Keeping a Smart Watch on Heart Health: A Look Ahead to Consumer Wearable Devices in the 2020s
January 31, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
In a recent Cardiology article, Naomi F. Botkin, MD, FACC, shares her story about how a wearable device may have saved her life when she was experiencing moderate-intensity chest discomfort at work. After turning to her Apple watch for an ECG, she noticed an ST elevation on the single lead tracing, and was later diagnosed with an acute myocardial infarction secondary to spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
Last Chance! Submit NCDR Research Proposals by Feb. 3
January 31, 2020
Announcements
Don't forget to submit NCDR research proposal applications (RPAs) by Monday, Feb. 3. NCDR is accepting AFib Ablation Registry RPAs for the first time this year. Also, beginning this year, NCDR is changing its Research & Publications (R&P) cycle to offer one annual research proposal deadline and one annual review meeting for all NCDR registries, except the STS/ACC TVT Registry, PINNACLE Registry and Diabetes Collaborative Registry.
Most Talked About JACC Journals Articles From 2019
January 23, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Chili Pepper Consumption and Mortality in Italian Adults by Marialaura Bonaccio, PhD, et al. received the most online attention among research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) in 2019.
Last Call For Applications: JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2019
Announcements
Applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology will be accepted through Jan. 1, 2020.
We Have Global Health. Why Not Global EP Too?
October 28, 2019
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
The field of electrophysiology (EP) has made important advances in recent decades. Yet, the exponential growth has not been equally distributed around the world.
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.
ACC Council Perspective Looks at Best Practices in Cardiology-Oriented Sedation
September 13, 2019
JACC Family of Journals
Safe, streamlined guidance on procedural sedation in urgent or unscheduled cases may be helpful for cardiologists, according to a perspective from ACC's Electrophysiology, Interventional and Imaging Section Leadership Councils, published Sept. 9 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Celebrate AFib Awareness Month With ACC’s Latest AFib Resources
September 4, 2019
Upcoming Event
For AFib Awareness Month, take advantage of ACC's latest atrial fibrillation (AFib) resources. The AFib Shared Decision Making Tools help patients with AFib decide whether to mitigate their risk of stroke with blood thinners. Use the Stroke and Bleeding Risk Calculator together with the decision aids to find the right treatment for your patients. ACC's CardioSmart team also offers additional resources to help your patients understand this condition, including the free AFib, Stroke and Blood Thinners infographic.
Focus on EP: Fluoroless Ablations For Cardiac Arrhythmias
August 29, 2019
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
The electrophysiology (EP) community has started to work towards minimizing the exposure to radiation during ablation procedures.
Join the ACC and HRS For AFib Awareness Twitter Chat
August 26, 2019
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC
The ACC (@ACCinTouch) and the Heart Rhythm Society (@HRSonline) are partnering to mark AFib Awareness Month with a Twitter chat on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. ET. Use the hashtags #AFibAwareness and #LifestyleAndAFib to ask questions, share knowledge and have your say!
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!
New Arrhythmia and Clinical EP Post-ACC.19 Content
July 12, 2019
Quick Reads and Recommendations
Check out the ACC.19 Meeting Coverage Page for post-meeting content on arrhythmias and clinical electrophysiology to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.19.
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.
Attend the JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Meet and Greet at HRS 2019
May 2, 2019
Save the Date
Are you attending the 2019 Heart Rhythm Scientific Sessions? Don't miss the JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Meet and Greet Reception on Thursday, May 9, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. CT at the Fairmont, San Francisco.
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.
Updated AFib Guidelines Recommend NOACs to Prevent Stroke in AFib Patients
January 31, 2019
JACC Family of Journals
Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) – including dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban and edoxaban – are now recommended as the preferred alternative to warfarin for reducing the risk of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation (AFib), unless patients have moderate-to-severe mitral stenosis or a mechanical heart valve, according to the 2019 AHA/ACC/HRS Focused Update of the 2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation released Jan. 28 by the ACC, American Heart Association and Heart Rhythm Society and simultaneously published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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.
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!
Joint-ACC-ASE-Presidents-Message-on-Advocating-Together-to-Provide-Quality-Care
December 7, 2018
In a joint President's Message published Dec. 3 in the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography, ACC President C. Michael Valentine, MD, FACC, and American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) President Jonathan R. Lindner, MD, FACC, FASE, discuss the benefits of greater cooperation between the different societies in cardiology to provide a unified message on quality patient care.
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.
New Guideline Outlines Recommendations For Evaluating, Managing Bradycardia
November 9, 2018
Announcements
A new guideline released Nov. 6 by the ACC, American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society outlines the clinical presentation and approach to clinical evaluation of patients who may have bradycardia or conduction diseases.
DOAC Dosing For AFib Infographic Now Available
October 15, 2018
Featured Infographic
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.
Electrophysiology 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!
JACC CV Health Promotion Series Address Top 8 Risk Factors
September 7, 2018
JACC Family of Journals
A series of eight state-of-the-art reviews is now publishing in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). One review is publishing each week, examining the top risk factors affecting the cardiovascular health of patients: diet, tobacco, lipid control/cholesterol, blood pressure, psychological health, weight, physical activity and blood sugar.
ACC EP Council Looks at Promising Future For His Bundle Pacing
August 17, 2018
His bundle pacing may have significant potential for future applications in patients who are traditional candidates for right ventricular pacing, as well as cardiac resynchronization therapy, according to a council perspective from ACC's Electrophysiology Section Leadership Council published Aug. 13 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Electrophysiology 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!
Electrophysiology Without Borders
August 7, 2018
Although complications can occur, Fellows in Training (FITs) and Early Career cardiologists may benefit from involving themselves in the subfield of “humanitarian electrophysiology” at home and abroad, according to an FIT/Early Career column published July 30 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Geoffrey Rubin, MD, describes his experiences training abroad and notes that it is eye-opening to leave the comfort zone and daily routines of a resource-laden U.S. medical center, especially for training physicians. MORE...
USPSTF Finds Insufficient Evidence For Preventative ECG Screening in Asymptomatic, Low-Risk Adults
June 15, 2018
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against preventative screening with resting or exercise electrocardiography in asymptomatic adults at low risk of cardiovascular disease events in an updated recommendation statement published June 12 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Two Newest JACC Journals Now on PubMed, PubMed Central
April 13, 2018
JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology has been accepted for full indexing in PubMed, a free, online archive powered by the National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM). The database comprises more than 28 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals and online books.
JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Now on PubMed
April 13, 2018
JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology has been accepted for full indexing in PubMed, a free, online archive powered by the National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine. The database comprises more than 28 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals and online books.
ACC Provides New Analysis, Guidance on CMS ICD Determination
April 13, 2018
The ACC recently provided an analysis regarding the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) new national coverage determination (NCD) policy governing implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation for Medicare fee-for-service patients. The new NCD, released by CMS mid-February, includes developments in several areas – including shared decision-making, clinical indications and data collection – that ACC members should consider.
CMS Releases Final Coverage Policy For ICD Implantation
February 16, 2018
On Feb. 15, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final national coverage determination (NCD) policy governing implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation for Medicare fee-for-service patients.
JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Bonus Issue, CME/MOC Credit Activity
December 19, 2017
An extra issue of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology was published this month to serve as a mini-themed issue on subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillators and contains numerous other papers selected for their practice-changing potential.
Hear From the Experts on the Hottest Trials From AHA 2017
November 22, 2017
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.
New Guidelines Focus on Ventricular Arrhythmias, Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention
November 2, 2017
The ACC, along with the American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society, have published new guidelines for the treatment of adult patients with ventricular arrhythmias (VA) or who are at risk for sudden cardiac death. The new guidelines replace the 2006 ACC/AHA/SC Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death and provide recommendations regarding general evaluation of patients with documented or suspected VA; treatments, therapies and prevention of VA; acute management of specific VA; and VA in the structurally normal heart.
Complete RUC Surveys to Help ACC
October 20, 2017
Surveys assessing the physician work necessary to perform (1) leadless pacemaker implantation and explantation, (2) pulmonary wireless monitor implantation and management and (3) pediatric thermodilution studies are being distributed to members throughout the month of October. If you are randomly selected and receive a survey, please take 15 – 30 minutes to thoughtfully complete it. Annual updates to the physician work relative values are based on recommendations from the Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC).
Join the EP Council in Participating in AFib Awareness Month!
September 14, 2017
The College’s EP Section Leadership Council and CardioSmart in partnership with the Global Atrial Fibrillation Alliance invite you to assist in raising awareness during Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month this September! If you are interested in organizing an event at your institution or in your city, the EP Council and GAFA volunteers created a set of several PowerPoint presentations on a variety of topics related to AFib, including lifestyle modifications, medication, stroke, sleep apnea and others.
Apply for ACC’s Membership Committee by Sept. 22
September 13, 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.
New Expert Roundtable on the Hottest Trials From ESC Congress 2017
September 1, 2017
Watch the new "ACC Cardiology Hour," an expert roundtable discussion of the hottest trials from ESC Congress 2017.
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!
Get JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology in the Format That Fits Your Needs
July 28, 2017
ACC members have numerous ways to stay up to date on the practice-changing science published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. The journal publishes the latest developments and state-of-the-art clinical research in epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias 12 times per year.
Comments Needed: Draft Lifelong Learning Statement for Clinical EP Specialists
July 26, 2017
The ACC is seeking public comments on the ACC/HRS Lifelong Learning Statement for Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (CCEP) Specialists. The statement builds on the 2015 Advanced Training Statement on CCEP to identify the lifelong learning competencies for CCEP specialists, similar, though not identical to the competencies for advanced training.
LAAO Registry Now Open For Research Proposal Applications
July 25, 2017
The LAAO Registry research and publications subcommittee is now accepting research proposal applications (RPAs) for hypothesis-driven research studies that employ the baseline data collected in the registry. To be considered during this initial review cycle, investigators should submit their RPAs by noon ET on Oct. 16, 2017.
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.
New Arrhythmias and Clinical EP Post-ACC.17 Content
July 11, 2017
The ACC.org editors have created additional arrhythmias and clinical electrophysiology (EP)-related content meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.17.
ACC Comments on Medicare Coverage For ICDs
July 11, 2017
Last month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began the information collection process to update the national coverage determination (NCD) governing ICD implants.
Work Toward Reducing the Burden of Prior Authorization With ACC’s New PARTool
July 5, 2017
The ACC is seeking input from practices on incorrectly denied or difficult prior authorization requests via the new web-based prior authorization tool (PARTool).
New Arrhythmias and Clinical EP Post-ACC.17 Content
June 30, 2017
The ACC.org editors have created additional arrhythmias and clinical electrophysiology (EP)-related content meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.17.
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!
New Arrhythmias and Clinical EP Post-ACC.17 Content
May 9, 2017
The ACC.org editors have created additional arrhythmias and clinical electrophysiology (EP)-related content meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.17.
Submit Comments on Draft Practice Guidelines For Procedural Moderate Sedation and Analgesia
April 25, 2017
The American Society of Anesthesiologists, in collaboration with the ACC, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American College of Emergency Physicians, American College of Radiology, American Dental Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists, is seeking comments on their early draft of the Practice Guidelines for Procedural Moderate Sedation and Analgesia.
Advances in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices 2016
April 14, 2017
A recent Expert Analysis, authored by Yong-Mei Cha, MD, FACC; Byron Kwock Lee, MD, FACC; and Mina K. Chung, MD, FACC, members of ACC’s Electrophysiology (EP) Section Leadership Council, examines advances in cardiac implantable electric devices (CIEDs) in 2016, including pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) compatible CIEDs, CIED implant complications and battery recalls.
In Memoriam: ACC Past President Leonard S. Dreifus, MD, MACC
April 14, 2017
ACC Past President Leonard S. Dreifus, MD, MACC, passed away on March 30 at the age of 92 in his home in Florida. Dreifus and his wife, Seline, are well-known for their philanthropic work, especially the gracious donation of the "Man Helping Man" sculpture installed at Heart House in Washington, DC.
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.
Medicare Coverage For Leadless Pacemakers
March 3, 2017
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a national coverage determination for leadless pacemakers. Responding to comments submitted by the ACC, in collaboration with the Heart Rhythm Society and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, CMS finalized coverage that includes leadless pacemakers implanted in accordance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved label indications in prospective longitudinal studies.
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.
ACC Submits Comments on CMS Leadless Pacemaker Coverage Determination
December 21, 2016
The ACC, in collaboration with the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommending changes to its draft national coverage determination for use of leadless pacemakers.
The Same Trusted JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Content With Fewer Clicks
December 21, 2016
The JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology website has been redesigned, bringing a fresh perspective to the journal’s vast content – and helping clinicians stay on top of the most important science and emerging discoveries in clinical cardiology.
ICD/CRT Appropriate Use Criteria App
November 4, 2016
The ICD/CRT Appropriate Use Criteria App provides decision and documentation support for clinicians assessing the suitability of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) implantation and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).
Keep Up on the Latest Discoveries From JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology
November 4, 2016
Discover original research and in-depth analysis with JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. Increasing to 12 publications a year in 2017, the journal covers all aspects of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. Get on-the-go highlights with in-depth audio summary recorded by Editor-in-Chief David Wilber, MD, FACC.
Electrophysiology: A “Poster Child” For Advanced Training
July 6, 2016
The Spring issue of Cardiology magazine, examines the broader implications of the Advanced Training Statement for clinical electrophysiology (EP) released by the ACC, American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society in September 2015. In a recent Leadership Page in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, Kristen K. Patton, MD, FACC, a member of the Electrophysiology Section Leadership Council, explains that “a major immediate effect...
Performance, Quality Measures Updated For Treating AFib
July 5, 2016
Updated clinical performance and quality measures for treating adult patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) or atrial flutter have been expanded to include the inpatient setting, and now address care domains that were not previously included, such as patient safety, effective clinical care, communication and care coordination. The updated measure set was released June 27 by the ACC and the American Heart Association, and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology....
Watch JACC Grand Rounds Video Highlights From HRS 2016
June 9, 2016
David Wilber, MD, FACC, editor in chief of JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, and other experts explore the hottest electrophysiology research and trends presented during the Heart Rhythm Society’s 37th Annual Scientific Sessions (HRS 2016) in San Francisco, CA, in a series of video interviews. Read more >>>
ACC/AHA Task Force Seeks Comment on Sudden Cardiac Death Measure Set
February 25, 2016
The ACC/AHA Task Force on Performance Measures has developed a prevention of sudden cardiac death measure set. The Task Force is seeking public comments on the measure set. Before completing the survey, please review the draft prevention of sudden cardiac measure set. To provide comments, please access the survey here. If you need to exit the survey before you have finished commenting, you can save your responses and return to the survey later.
Share Your Opinion About JACC Audio Summaries
February 25, 2016
Audio summaries from Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) Editor-in-Chief Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, and JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Editor-in-Chief David Wilber, MD, FACC, are interactive features offered by the journals. Fuster, Wilber and the JACC journals team want to hear from you about these summaries in order to make them even better.
ACC Launches LAAO Registry to Track Use, Results of New Stroke Prevention Technology in AFib Patients
January 8, 2016
The ACC has launched a new LAAO Registry to capture data on a new class of medical devices used in left atrial appendage occlusion procedures, which will help assess real-world procedural indications and outcomes as well as short- and long-term safety of procedures and devices for closing the left atrial appendage. The registry will serve not only as the formal U.S. Food and Drug Administration-mandated post-approval study for the WATCHMAN device, but it is also expected to serve as a long-term clinical registry for all patients undergoing occlusion of the left atrial appendage, regardless of the device used.
Best of ACC.org: Electrophysiologist Outlines Extended Training Program Changes
December 3, 2015
Since its inception as an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved sub-subspecialty training program in 1992, clinical cardiac electrophysiology (CCEP) has continued to evolve in both scope and complexity. At present, electrophysiology trainees complete a one-year specialty program, in addition to the requisite three years of general cardiology. However, as CCEP and the cardiovascular field have continued to evolve, this one-year program has seemed increasingly short.
ACC Council Addresses Management of Arrhythmia-Induced Cardiomyopathies
October 23, 2015
Early recognition of arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathies results in symptom resolution for patients, according to a Council Perspective from the ACC’s Electrophysiology Council published Oct. 5 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The Council notes that in managing patients with arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy, clinicians should focus on eliminating the arrhythmia with catheter ablation and “attempt careful and aggressive control of rate and rhythm.”
ACC Public Reporting Opportunity Now Available For CathPCI Registry and ICD Registry Hospitals
October 20, 2015
All hospitals participating in the NCDR’s CathPCI Registry and/or ICD Registry now have the opportunity to review and voluntarily report their results on several registry-specific measures. Hospitals that choose to participate in this effort will have their rating posted on CardioSmart.org starting in late October or early November. The ACC is encouraging eligible hospitals to take advantage of this opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to transparency and quality improvement.
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.
Updated Pacemaker Implantation Coding Requirements
June 22, 2015
Consistent with the updated national coverage determination that took effect in 2013, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued updated coding requirements that take effect next month. Starting July 6, claims for these services will only be processed when the KX modifier is included on the claim line as attestation by the provider of the service that documentation is on file verifying the patient has non-reversible symptomatic bradycardia due to sinus node dysfunction, second degree and/or third degree AV block.
Study Looks at Obesity and AFib Risk
May 29, 2015
Increases in body mass index (BMI) may significantly raise the risk of incident, post-operative and post-ablation atrial fibrillation (AFib) according to a recent study published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. The researchers, led by Christopher X. Wong, MBBS, MSc, from the Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute at the University of Adelaide and the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide, Australia, examined data from 51 studies including 626,603 participants.
