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Acknowledge HF Awareness Week During Heart Month
February 1, 2021
Upcoming Event
Join the ACC in recognizing Heart Failure (HF) Awareness Week from Feb. 14 – 20 as part of American Heart Month.
ACC Issues Updated Guidance For Managing Patients With HFrEF
January 19, 2021
Announcements
The ACC has released an updated Expert Consensus Decision Pathway providing guidance and recommendations on streamlining clinical care to achieve optimal outcomes for patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
JACC: Heart Failure Call For Papers: Heart Failure and Diabetes
December 21, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
A significant risk factor for heart failure, diabetes is a common debilitating comorbidity. New emerging therapies and a better understanding of this comorbid condition can assist clinicians in improving care and outcomes for these patients.
View Recording and Key Takeaways From the Latest Journal Club
December 15, 2020
Feature Video
Catch up on the recent JACC: Heart Failure Virtual Journal Club during which Editor-in-Chief Christopher O'Connor, MD, MACC; authors G. Michael Felker, MD, MHS, FACC, and John J.V. McMurray, MD, FACC; and Journal editors discussed the manuscript, "Effects of a Novel Nitroxyl Donor in Acute Heart Failure: The STAND-UP AHF Study."
HF-ARC Publishes Expert Consensus Statement on Key HF Concepts and Endpoint Definitions
November 23, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
JACC: Heart Failure recently co-published "Standardized Definitions for Evaluation of Heart Failure Therapies: Scientific Expert Panel From the Heart Failure Collaboratory and Academic Research Consortium (HF-ARC)" with the European Journal of Heart Failure.
British Society For Heart Failure Meeting Presents JACC: Heart Failure Research
November 23, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
The British Society for Heart Failure Autumn meeting, taking place virtually Nov. 26 – 27, will feature a keynote lecture highlighting the JACC: Heart Failure state-of-the-art review, Sacubitril/Valsartan: Neprilysin Inhibition 5 Years After PARADIGM-HF.
New ACC/AHA HF Performance and Quality Measures Released
November 6, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
A new measure set to evaluate heart failure (HF) care in the inpatient and outpatient settings was released Nov. 2 and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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.
JACC: Heart Failure Virtual Journal Club to Discuss Research Further Examining VICTORIA Study Findings
October 20, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Journal Editor-in-Chief Christopher M. O’Connor, MD, MACC, members of the Journal editorial board and expert panelists for a Virtual Journal Club on Friday, Oct. 30, from 12-12:45 p.m. ET for a discussion on a recently published manuscript further examining the findings of the VICTORIA Study.
SENECA Trial Supports Potential Safety, Feasibility of allo-MSC in AIC Patients
October 5, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Transendocardial injection of allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cells (allo-MSCs) may be safe and feasible in patients with anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy (AIC), according to findings from the SENECA trial presented Sept. 30 during the Heart Failure Society of America Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting 2020 and simultaneously published in JACC: CardioOncology.
September JACC: Heart Failure Virtual Journal Club to Focus on Splanchnic Nerve Block
September 14, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Journal Editor-in-Chief Christopher M. O'Connor, MD, MACC, members of the Journal editorial board and authors will welcome live participants for the next JACC: Heart Failure Virtual Journal Club on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 12 – 12:45 p.m. ET.
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.
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.
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.
Video Recording and Takeaways From JACC: Heart Failure Virtual Journal Clubs
July 15, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Recordings and key takeaways from two recent JACC: Heart Failure Virtual Journal Clubs are now available.
Impact Factor Results Rank JACC Journals Among Top 12 Cardiovascular Journals Worldwide
July 8, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
The newly released 2019 Journal Citation Report for Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems ranks four JACC Journals in the top 12 among all 141 English-language cardiovascular journals. JACC is celebrating an impressive threshold, passing an Impact Factor of 20 and an overall rank of third among cardiovascular journals worldwide.
A Personal Experience Overcoming COVID-19: New JACC: CardioOncology Podcast
June 26, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Don't miss the June JACC: CardioOncology Patient Perspective Podcast. Editor-in-Chief Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, FACC, talks with husband and wife physicians, Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, PhD, FACC, and Noopur Raje, MD, about their personal experience with COVID-19.
New JACC: CardioOncology Features the Latest Science, International Perspectives and Patient Perspective Podcast
June 23, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
The newly published issue of JACC: CardioOncology features an impressive lineup of content on heart failure and pregnancy in cancer survivors; imaging cardio-oncology; strain in AL Amyloidosis; CAR T therapy; cardiac monitoring in HER2+ therapy; resiliency in cardio-oncology; and more.
JACC: CardioOncology Virtual Journal Club to Feature Expert Discussion on June Issue Manuscripts
June 12, 2020
Save the Date
Editor-in-Chief Bonnie Ky, MD, MSCE, FACC, will host the inaugural JACC: CardioOncology Virtual Journal Club on Tuesday, June 30 from 10 – 11 a.m. ET.
Invitation to Submit Cardiogenic Shock Manuscripts For Special Issue Through July 1
June 5, 2020
Member Engagement Opportunities at the ACC
JACC: Heart Failure is now accepting submissions for a themed issue highlighting cardiogenic shock, to publish this November.
Live Webinar on June 18: CVD Prevention in Women
June 5, 2020
Featured Webinar
Explore the unique risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women – as well as prevention and treatment strategies – when you register for an ACC live webinar on June 18.
Register to Attend the JACC: Heart Failure Virtual Journal Club
June 1, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Join Journal Editor-in-Chief Christopher M. O'Connor, MD, MACC; Eugene Braunwald, MD, MACC; Douglas L. Mann, MD, FACC; and members of the Journal editorial board for the next live JACC: Heart Failure Virtual Journal Club on Thursday, June 18, from 12 – 12:30 p.m. ET.
JACC: Heart Failure Editors to Host Virtual Journal Club
May 8, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
Join Editor-in-Chief Christopher M. O'Connor, MD, MACC, Journal editors and authors for live JACC: Heart Failure Virtual Journal Club on Thursday, May 14, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. ET.
ACC Seeks Comments on ACC/AHA Heart Failure Data Standards
April 21, 2020
Announcements
The ACC is seeking comments on a draft of the 2020 ACC/AHA Key Data Elements and Definitions for Heart Failure.
Catch Up On the Latest COVID-19 Manuscripts From JACC Journals
April 17, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
In a new Editor's Page published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), Editor-in-Chief Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, and Justine Turco, ACC's divisional senior director of publishing, provide a look on how COVID-19 has impacted clinical care and peer-review publishing.
JACC: Heart Failure Manuscript Explores COVID-19 and Heart Failure Link
March 28, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
A newly accepted JACC: Heart Failure manuscript addresses a possible missing link between COVID-19 illness and heart failure and the various concerns heart failure specialists face when treating COVID-19 patients. Authors Mandeep R. Mehra, MBBS, FACC, and Frank Ruschitzka, MD, outline the current evidence informing whether the use of drugs prescribed for comorbidities, such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus, should be continued in these patients who go on to manifest the highest risk for complications with COVID-19.
New Issue of JACC: Case Reports Contains Mini Focus on Heart Failure
March 25, 2020
The latest issue of JACC: Case Reports highlights clinical cases to inform the care of heart failure patients.
ACC, HFSA, ISHLT Publish Lifelong Learning Statement For Advanced HF and Transplant Cardiology
February 26, 2020
The ACC, the Heart Failure Society of America and the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation have released the 2020 ACC/HFSA/ISHLT Lifelong Learning Statement for Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Specialists Feb. 17 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
RSVP For the Heart Failure Section Meeting and Career Symposium at ACC.20/WCC
February 18, 2020
Save the Date
Network with your peers at the Heart Failure Section Meeting and Career Symposium, taking place March 28 at 6 p.m. CT at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, at ACC.20/Together With World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.20/WCC).
ACC Seeks Comments on HF Clinical Performance and Quality Measures Document
February 18, 2020
Announcements
The ACC is seeking comments on a draft of the 2020 ACC/AHA Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for Adults with Heart Failure.
JACC: Heart Failure Call For Papers: Cardiogenic Shock
February 18, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
JACC: Heart Failure is seeking submissions for a themed issue highlighting cardiogenic shock to publish this November. The issue will examine the evolution of new therapies and novel treatment approaches for cardiogenic shock.
Acknowledge HF Awareness Week During Heart Month
February 5, 2020
Announcements
Join the ACC in recognizing Heart Failure (HF) Awareness Week from Feb. 9 – 15 as part of American Heart Month. CardioSmart's new Heart Failure Action Plan provides information for patients to better understand their condition, resources to find support, questions to ask their physicians, and more.
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.
New Issue of JACC: CardioOncology Highlights Latest Developments in Delivery of CV Care to Cancer Patients and Survivors
January 8, 2020
JACC Family of Journals
The highly anticipated second issue of JACC: CardioOncology features an impressive lineup of original research, reviews and case challenges on topics such as hypertension in cancer patients and survivors, ATTR amyloid, ischemia and bleeding in cancer patients undergoing PCI, cardiovascular prevention strategies in breast cancer and more.
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.
Subscribe to Receive the Second Issue of JACC: CardioOncology
December 13, 2019
JACC Family of Journals
ACC's newest JACC Journal, JACC: CardioOncology, will publish its second issue on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The highly anticipated second issue will be feature state-of-the-art reviews, primers, research letters, viewpoints and case challenges on topics such as ischemia and bleeding in cancer patients undergoing PCI, hypertension in cancer patients and survivors, increased cancer prevalence in peripartum cardiomyopathy, and much more.
JACC: Heart Failure Publishes Special Issue on HF in the Elderly
December 2, 2019
JACC Family of Journals
The newest issue of JACC: Heart Failure brings together the latest research on heart failure in the elderly. Examining differences in treatment effects, treatment options, epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors and outcomes that are significant in the elderly population, this issue aims to grow the body of literature surrounding this important and emerging theme.
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 Releases Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Patients Hospitalized With HF
September 24, 2019
JACC Family of Journals
ACC's new Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Risk Assessment, Management, and Clinical Trajectory of Patients Hospitalized with Heart Failure addresses unresolved issues in patients hospitalized with heart failure (HF).
Empower Your Patients With ACC’s New HF Tools and Resources
September 13, 2019
Patient Centered
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.
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.
Check Out the July Issue of Cardiology; Your Member Magazine
July 23, 2019
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
Cardiology is the ACC's flagship member magazine — your member magazine — providing cardiovascular professionals with a comprehensive source for clinical and professional news. Find links to all of the July issue's articles and share on social media!
Apply For Member Section Travel Award to ACC's 2019 Legislative Conference
June 13, 2019
Announcements
The ACC has made a select number of travel awards available to cover expenses for members to travel to ACC's 2019 Legislative Conference, Nov. 3 – 5, in Washington, DC.
Call For ACC Co-Editor of New Heart Failure SAP
April 4, 2019
Announcements
The ACC is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual for the position of co-editor of Heart Failure SAP – a new self-assessment program on heart failure that will be released in 2020.
NHLBI Seeking Comments on Possible Challenge Prize
March 12, 2019
Announcements
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is inviting comments on the potential development of a Challenge Prize for Heart Failure (HF) Phenotyping.
JACC: Heart Failure Call For Papers: Heart Failure in the Elderly
March 7, 2019
Announcements
Aiming to grow the body of literature surrounding the important and emerging theme of heart failure in the elderly, JACC: Heart Failure will publish a special issue on the topic this December.
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.
Acknowledge HF Awareness Week During Heart Month
February 1, 2019
Save the Date
Join the ACC in recognizing Heart Failure (HF) Awareness Week from Feb. 10 – 16 as part of American Heart Month.
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!
ACC Participates in Growth of Intelligent Health Monitoring Platform
December 18, 2018
Announcements
Myia Labs Inc., recently announced it has secured seed funding to accelerate development of its intelligent health monitoring platform. The ACC is collaborating on the platform as part of its Innovation efforts.
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.
Check Out ACC’s Latest HF Resources
October 19, 2018
Quick Reads and Recommendations
The ACC has developed several Shared Decision-Making tools to help patients and clinicians work together when deciding on certain treatment options.
Groundbreaking JACC Series Examines Top Eight CV Risk Factors and How to Prevent Them
October 19, 2018
JACC Family of Journals
An innovative eight-part Cardiovascular Health Promotion Series published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) provides health care professionals with an in-depth examination of the eight risk factors and behaviors that contribute most to cardiovascular disease development.
Heart Failure and Transplant 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!
JACC: Heart Failure Call For Papers: HF in Women
September 17, 2018
JACC Family of Journals
JACC: Heart Failure will publish a special issue in March 2019 on the growing body of literature surrounding heart failure in women.
ACC Members, ACC.19 Registration is Now Open!
September 12, 2018
ACC20WCC
ACC.19 registration is NOW OPEN exclusively for ACC members. Nonmember registration will open Wednesday, Sept. 26. Register early for the lowest rates and best selection of hotel rooms!
Study Shows Importance of Cardiac Monitoring in High-Risk Breast Cancer Patients
September 7, 2018
JACC Family of Journals
While heart failure is an uncommon complication of breast cancer treatment, the risk may be higher in patients treated with certain types of chemotherapy and lower in younger patients, according to a study published Aug. 6 in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging.
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.
Feature | Why I Chose Preventive Cardiology
August 23, 2018
Feature Article
On Valentine’s Day 1994, I was 5 years old and carefully crafting a card for my grandparents in art class. I remember gluing a white lace heart onto a red sheet of construction paper, excited to share my masterpiece. My grandfather picked me up from the bus stop that afternoon. Once home, he held his chest and reported pain. He tragically died in route to the hospital from a massive myocardial infarction at the age of 61. While I cannot recall if my grandfather’s early death was the impetus for my longstanding aspiration to become a cardiologist, it undoubtedly influenced my interest in preventive cardiology.
Heart Failure and Transplant 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!
New Heart Failure Post-ACC.18 Content
July 23, 2018
The ACC.18 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org features post-meeting content from the Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies Learning Pathway to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.18. Catch up on the COMPASS trial and MORE.
New Heart Failure Post-ACC.18 Content
June 11, 2018
The ACC.18 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org features post-meeting content from the Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies Learning Pathway to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.18.
ACC Geriatric Council Discusses Framework For Care of Older HF Patients
May 11, 2018
By embracing a domain-management approach that addresses unique multidimensional needs and vulnerabilities, clinicians may improve health outcomes for older adults with heart failure (HF), according to an ACC Geriatric Council Perspective published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
New Heart Failure Post-ACC.18 Content
May 7, 2018
The ACC.18 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org now features post-meeting content that is meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.18 from the Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies Learning Pathway.
Can Aspirin Reduce Risk of Death in Patients With Diabetes, HF?
March 8, 2018
People who have both Type 2 diabetes and heart failure (HF) may have a lower risk of death or hospitalization for HF if they take an aspirin each day, according to research that will be presented at ACC.18 in Orlando. However, aspirin use in these patients could also increase the risk of a nonfatal heart attack or stroke.
HF Risk May Increase After Breast Cancer, Lymphoma Treatment
March 8, 2018
Patients with a history of breast cancer or lymphoma may be more than three times as likely to develop heart failure (HF), according to research that will be presented at ACC.18 in Orlando.
2018 Careers in Heart Failure & Transplant Symposium
February 21, 2018
Please join us for this year's Careers in Heart Failure & Transplant Symposium during ACC.18. The event will take place on Saturday, March 10th, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Regency Ballroom Q at 4:30pm-6:00pm.
Acknowledge HF Awareness Week During Heart Month
February 9, 2018
Join the ACC in recognizing Heart Failure (HF) Awareness Week from Feb. 11 – 17 as part of American Heart Month. CardioSmart’s HF Condition Center provides information for patients to better understand their condition, resources to find support, questions to ask their physicians and more.
JACC: Heart Failure Call For Papers: Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
January 19, 2018
Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction represents a large and growing population of heart failure patients today. JACC: Heart Failure is focusing on the growing body of literature with a special issue on this topic.
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).
ACC, HRS, HFSA and SCAI Partner to Expand Maintenance of Certification Offerings
October 20, 2017
The ACC, Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) have announced a partnership to develop new modules to help subspecialty cardiologists potentially meet collaborative maintenance pathway requirements equivalent to satisfying the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM’s) current 10-year maintenance of certification (MOC) examination.
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.
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!
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 HF and Cardiomyopathies Post-ACC.17 Content
July 5, 2017
The ACC.org editors have created additional heart failure (HF) and cardiomyopathies-related content meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.17.
JACC: Heart Failure Call For Papers: Cardiac Transplantation
July 5, 2017
As the 50th anniversary of the first human heart transplant approaches, JACC: Heart Failure is honoring this milestone with a special issue focused on the topic of cardiac transplantation. This uniquely themed issue will highlight the role of cardiac transplantation, as well as the care of patients pre- and post-transplant.
New ACC HF Tools, Resources and Education
June 30, 2017
The ACC recently launched a Heart Failure Discussion Guide to help guide conversations between clinicians and patients about HF treatments in order to optimize outcomes. For additional clinical tools and resources, check out the College’s Heart Failure Practice Solutions clinical toolkit and ACC’s Succeed in Managing Heart Failure Initiative.
CMS Issues New HF Specialty Designation Code
June 30, 2017
After approving a new specialty designation for "Advanced Heart Failure (HF) and Transplant Cardiology" at the end of 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has completed the necessary steps to create the code and make it available for physicians to use in their provider enrollment. The new code will become effective Oct. 1.
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 HF and Cardiomyopathies Post-ACC.17 Content
June 19, 2017
The ACC.org editors have created additional heart failure (HF) and cardiomyopathies-related content meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.17.
New ACC HF Tools, Resources and Education
May 9, 2017
The ACC recently launched a Heart Failure Discussion Guide to help guide conversations between clinicians and patients about HF treatments in order to optimize outcomes.
Societies Release HF Guideline Focused Update
May 9, 2017
The ACC, along with the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), have released a focused update of the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure.
New HF and Cardiomyopathies Post-ACC.17 Content
May 9, 2017
The ACC.org editors have created additional heart failure (HF) and cardiomyopathies-related content meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.17.
CMS Issues New HF Specialty Designation Code
May 9, 2017
After approving a new specialty designation for "Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology" at the end of 2016, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has completed the necessary steps to create the code and make it available for physicians to use in their provider enrollment.
ACC Seeks Comments on Document on Optimization of HF Treatment
April 25, 2017
The ACC is seeking comments on a draft of the Expert Consensus Decision Pathway for Optimization of Heart Failure Treatment. This document will serve as a complement to the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure, and the 2016/2017 focused updates addressing new medical therapies, prevention and certain co-morbidities for which new data are available.
ACC HF and Transplant Section Chair Speaks on Health Outcomes in HF Treatment
April 25, 2017
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) convened a Medicare Evidence Development and Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) meeting March 22 to inform future decision-making on coverage of heart failure (HF) technologies. The panel of physicians and other experts voted on questions considering which types of outcomes are useful for evaluating HF technology studies.
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.
Training Statement For HF and Transplant Specialists Released
March 9, 2017
A new training statement from the ACC and numerous partnering societies addresses the competencies required of sub-subspecialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (AHFTC). The document was published March 8 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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.
The Same Trusted JACC: Heart Failure Content With Fewer Clicks
December 21, 2016
The JACC: Heart Failure 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.
CMS Approves New HF Specialty Designation Code
December 2, 2016
After great effort by the Heart Failure Society of America and the ACC, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) informed both societies that a new specialty designation for “Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology” has been approved.
Register Today For the “Lifestyle: Why Good Medicine Starts With Prevention” Webinar
November 17, 2016
Join a panel of speakers on Monday, Dec. 12 at 8:00 p.m. ET to hear about preventive medicine along with lifestyle modification, including adopting and/or adhering to a heart healthy diet, regular exercise habits, avoidance of tobacco products, and achieving or maintaining a healthy weight.
Expert Journal Club Faculty Discuss Influence of Sacubitril/Valsartan on 30-Day Readmission After HF Hospitalization
October 19, 2016
The latest ACC Journal Club discussion is now available online. Click here to view slides and hear experts discuss “Influence of Sacubitril/Valsartan (LCZ696) on 30-Day Readmission After Heart Failure Hospitalization,” published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Registration Open For Advancing CV Care of the Oncology Patient
October 19, 2016
In the U.S., an estimated 14.5 million individuals have a history of cancer, representing a prevalent and rapidly growing population. Given this staggering statistic, clinicians often encounter patients with cancer and cancer survivors who have significant cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease.
New HF v3 Accreditation Coming Soon
August 22, 2016
The newest version of the Heart Failure (HF) Accreditation tool – HF v3 – is targeted for availability later this summer. The new version offers two separate designations – one for facilities that transfer or refer patients for transplant or other more advanced types of mechanical circulatory support and another for facilities that meet the criteria established for management of more advanced HF.
JACC Retains Ranking as #1 CV Journal in the World
June 20, 2016
For the third year in a row, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) ranked as the #1 cardiovascular journal in the world. According to the 2015 Impact Factors for Journals, JACC holds the top position among all 124 cardiovascular journals in scientific impact with its highest impact factor ever of 17.759, up from 16.503 in 2014.
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.
Best of ACC.org: The Road to a Heart Failure Designation
December 3, 2015
Extensive training, expert treatment and board tests are all requirements for becoming a sub-specialized cardiologist. Physicians take pride in their distinct area of practice and are sought out by patients and referring practitioners looking for skilled care.
Deadline Extended For Public Comments on ACC’s Draft Lifelong Learning Competencies For General Cardiologists
November 12, 2015
As part of its ongoing strategic focus on purposeful education, the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) Competency Management Committee has drafted the ACC Lifelong Learning Competencies for General Cardiologists. The Committee is seeking public comments on the draft which is the first document of its kind to combine medical knowledge, patient care and procedural skill competencies across 18 clinical areas in conjunction with administrative, leadership, and professional competencies.
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.
ACC.org Clinical Topic Collections Offer the Latest Updates Tailored to Your Interests
June 30, 2015
Did you know there are 20 Clinical Topic Collections on ACC.org, with editorial boards creating content every week? In each Clinical Topic Collection, you can find the latest news, guidelines, JACC articles, education, expert commentary, and more.
Latest Issue of Cardiology Focuses on Big Data
May 26, 2015
The cover story in a recent issue of Cardiology magazine provides an in-depth look at big data and its implications on the future of medicine. It also features an article about the CardioEncounters program, a new approach to patient-clinician interactions, and includes an exclusive interview with the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner for Medical Products and Tobacco Robert Califf, MD, MACC.
