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Explore the Vascular Medicine Learning Pathway at ACC.23/WCC
December 21, 2022
Featured Meetings and Conferences
Join your colleagues at ACC.23 Together With WCC for a comprehensive overview of core topics and novel therapies in vascular disease.
Certified VTE Education on ACC.org
November 2, 2022
Educational Opportunities
Learn how to select the best anticoagulant treatment strategies for the management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and determine optimal evidence-based therapy with ACC’s free online course, Practical Management of VTE: Simplifying Anticoagulation Strategies.
ACC Celebrates PAD Awareness Month
September 19, 2022
Announcements
September is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Month! PAD affects about 10 million Americans. Despite its severe consequences and prognostic importance, PAD continues to be underrecognized and undertreated, with significant racial, socioeconomic and geographic disparities.
Certified PAD Education on ACC.org
September 16, 2022
Educational Opportunities
Learn to identify signs and symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and develop a treatment plan including guideline-directed medical therapy with the Peripheral Artery Disease: Optimizing Treatment Strategies online course.
Access Free Certified PAD Education on ACC.org
August 23, 2022
Educational Opportunities
Learn to identify signs and symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and develop a treatment plan including guideline-directed medical therapy with the Peripheral Artery Disease: Optimizing Treatment Strategies online course.
ACC Webinar: Management of Aortopathy and Arteriopathy During Pregnancy
July 26, 2022
Featured Webinar
ACC’s Vascular Disease Section is partnering with the Society for Vascular Medicine for a case-based webinar on Monday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. ET.
Certified PAD Education on ACC.org
July 25, 2022
Educational Opportunities
Learn to identify signs and symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and develop a treatment plan including guideline-directed medical therapy with ACC’s free online course, PAD: Optimizing Treatment Strategies.
Join the ACC/SCAI Monthly Cath Case Discussion on MINOCA
July 25, 2022
Educational Opportunities
In the next ACC/SCAI Cath Case Discussion webinar on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. ET, we’ll tackle MI With Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries (MINOCA).
First JACC: Heart Failure Issue Under New Editor-in-Chief Biykem Bozkurt Now Live
July 5, 2022
JACC Family of Journals
The first issue of JACC: Heart Failure under new Editor-in-Chief Biykem Bozkurt, MD, PhD, FACC, and the new editorial board is now live.
Access Free Certified Peripheral Artery Disease Education on ACC.org
June 14, 2022
Learn to identify signs and symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and develop a treatment plan including guideline-directed medical therapy with the Peripheral Artery Disease: Optimizing Treatment Strategies online course
Upcoming Webinars on Massive Pulmonary Embolism; Aortopathy and Arteriopathy During Pregnancy
June 14, 2022
Join the ACC Vascular Disease Section & Society for Vascular Medicine for two upcoming webinars on vascular hot topics!
Certified VTE Education on ACC.org
May 31, 2022
Educational Opportunities
The Practical Management of VTE: Simplifying Anticoagulation Strategies online course will guide you in selecting the best anticoagulant treatment strategies for management of VTE and determining the optimal evidence-based therapy.
Cardiology | Building a Structural Program: Creating an Effective Referral Network
May 11, 2022
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
In the fourth and final article of a series on building a successful structural heart program, Sandeep Krishnan, MD, RPVI, FACC, writes about establishing a referral network. “When designing the structural heart program at my center, I relied on my prior experience as a referring physician and the updates I appreciated about my patients,” he writes.
Practical Management of VTE: Simplifying Anticoagulation Strategies
April 26, 2022
Educational Opportunities
Select the best anticoagulant treatment for the initial management of acute VTE, determine the optimal evidence-based prophylaxis anticoagulant therapy and identify comorbidities that influence treatment strategies with the Practical Management of VTE: Simplifying Anticoagulation Strategies online course.
Peripheral Artery Disease: Optimizing Treatment Strategies
April 26, 2022
Educational Opportunities
Learn to identify signs and symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease and develop a treatment plan including guideline-directed medical therapy with the Peripheral Artery Disease: Optimizing Treatment Strategies online course.
Cardiology | Renal Denervation For Hypertension: Current Evidence and Future Directions
March 1, 2022
In the March issue of Cardiology magazine, David E. Kandzari, MD, FACC writes about the potential of renal denervation (RDN) as treatment for hypertension alongside pharmaceutical therapies and lifestyle interventions.
ACC/SCAI Monthly Cath Case Discussion: Heart Team Approach to Complex PCI
February 15, 2022
The ACC Interventional, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Early Career, and Fellows-in-Training Sections have partnered with SCAI to host a monthly Cath Discussion focusing on hot topics.
Webinar: ACC/SCAI Monthly Cath Case Discussion: Management of Calcified Lesions
February 1, 2022
Featured Webinar
The ACC Interventional, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Early Career, and Fellows-in-Training Sections have partnered with SCAI to host a monthly Cath Discussion focusing on hot topics.
Webinar: Becoming a Vascular Medicine Expert (Rescheduled)
January 24, 2022
Featured Webinar
The PVD Section has partnered with the Society for Vascular Medicine to host a monthly webinar series focusing on vascular hot topics. Join us in February as we discuss vascular medicine training.
ACC/SVM Webinar on Venous Disease
December 23, 2021
Featured Webinar
Join the Peripheral Vascular Disease Section on Jan. 20, 2022 at 7 p.m. ET for the next webinar in their monthly series discussing vascular hot topics, hosted in partnership with the Society for Vascular Medicine.
ACC/SVM Webinar on Complex Aortic Disease
October 26, 2021
Featured Webinar
ACC's Peripheral Vascular Disease Section is partnering with the Society for Vascular Medicine (SVM) on a new monthly webinar series focused on vascular hot topics.
ACC Webinar: How to Establish a PVD/PAD Practice
September 20, 2021
Featured Webinar
Celebrate #PADAwareness month with a live webinar on Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. ET, hosted by ACC's Peripheral Vascular Disease Section!
New CardioSmart PAD Tools Now Available
September 20, 2021
Resources From CardioSmart
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects more than 8 million Americans and many people don't know they have it.
ACCSAP: Abundance of Education; Alternative Assessment Option to Maintain ABIM Certification
July 18, 2021
Educational Opportunities
Improve your knowledge in the field of adult clinical cardiology with ACCSAP. This self-assessment program offers 160 CME/MOC credits and includes over 600 case-based practice questions, 130 modules of text and 50 video presentations from the ACC Cardiovascular Overview and Board Prep course.
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!
New Training Statement Defines Core Competencies For Vascular Medicine Specialists
January 25, 2021
Announcements
A new advanced training statement from the ACC, American Heart Association, Society of Vascular Medicine and American College of Physicians defines core competencies required of Level III vascular medicine specialists.
In Memoriam: William R. Hiatt, MD
December 11, 2020
Gregory Piazza, MD, MS, FACC, and Marc P. Bonaca, MD, MPH, FACC, write on behalf of the ACC and the Peripheral Vascular Disease Section, “we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear colleague, William R. Hiatt, MD. His death represents a profound loss of one of the pillars of the field of clinical vascular medicine and cardiovascular research, as well as a dedicated mentor to so many … We can honor his legacy by living by the code he lived by, the Code of the West.”
Supervised Exercise Therapy For Patients With PAD
September 24, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the third leading cause of atherosclerotic vascular morbidity after coronary heart disease and stroke. In this recent Cardiology article, Sanjay Divakaran, MD, and Marc P. Bonaca, MD, MPH, FACC, explain how supervised exercise therapy is a data-supported and guideline-recommend treatment for patients with intermittent claudication from PAD.
Celebrate PAD Awareness Month
September 9, 2020
CardioSmart Patient Centered Highlights
Join the ACC in recognizing PAD Awareness Month. The PAD Condition Center located on CardioSmart's new website provides information for patients to better understand their condition, resources to find support, questions to ask their physicians and more.
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.
IVUS-Guided Peripheral Vascular Intervention
August 4, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
In a recent Cardiology article, Ramya C. Mosarla, MD, and Eric A. Secemsky, MD, MSc, FACC, explain how intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) provides a valuable intra-luminal perspective for both arterial and venous interventions.
ACC, Society For Vascular Surgery to Collaborate on Single Vascular Registry
June 26, 2020
Announcements
The ACC and Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced that ACC's PVI Registry will collaborate with the SVS Vascular Quality Initiative to support and steer a single vascular registry.
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.
RSVP For the Joint Interventional and PVD Section Meeting at ACC.20/WCC
February 18, 2020
Save the Date
Meet with ACC Interventional and PVD Section members and hear updates on each Section's accomplishments and future endeavors at the joint Interventional and PVD Section Meeting, taking place March 29 at 6 p.m. CT at the Marriott Marquis Chicago, at ACC.20/Together With World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.20/WCC).
An Examination of the Current Status of Interventional Therapies in Acute PE
January 31, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
Pulmonary embolism (PE) remains the third leading cause of cardiovascular death. Although major advances in care have been made for myocardial infarction and stroke, PE has yet to experience its clinical renaissance.
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.
ESC Congress 2019: Top Interventional Takeaways
October 4, 2019
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
This year's European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2019 in Paris had plenty of late-breaking science and updates for interventional cardiologists.
Discover This Year's Scientific Advances at ACC’s New York CV Symposium 2019
October 4, 2019
Upcoming Event
Join world-renowned cardiologist and course director Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, at ACC's New York Cardiovascular Symposium, taking place Dec. 6 – 8.
Celebrate PAD Awareness Month
September 4, 2019
Upcoming Event
Join the ACC in recognizing PAD Awareness Month. CardioSmart's PAD Condition Center provides information for patients to better understand their condition, resources to find support, questions to ask their physicians, and more.
ACC Webinar: Vascular Teams in PVD
August 26, 2019
Educational Opportunities
Join vascular cardiologists Gregory Piazza, MD, FACC, and Herbert D. Aronow, MD, MPH, FACC, for a webinar, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. ET, on their experience with vascular teams and vision for vascular teams moving forward.
FDA Update: Treatment of PAD With Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons and Paclitaxel-Eluting Stents
August 13, 2019
Health Policy
Earlier this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notified health care providers about a potential late mortality signal in patients treated for peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the femoropopliteal artery with paclitaxel-coated balloons and paclitaxel-eluting stents.
Learn From Esteemed Faculty at Heart Valve Summit
July 26, 2019
Educational Opportunities
Join your colleagues for the highly interactive and unique Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical and Interventional Decision Making, taking place Oct. 3 – 5 in Chicago, IL.
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 VHD Post-ACC.19 Content
July 12, 2019
Quick Reads and Recommendations
Check out the ACC.19 Meeting Coverage Page for post-meeting content on valvular heart disease (VHD) 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.
ACC.19 at Your Fingers: Follow This Year's Pathway Tweeters
February 27, 2019
ACC20WCC
Get a unique perspective on ACC.19 by following this year's Learning Pathway Tweeters.
Celebrate National Heart Valve Disease Day on Feb. 22
February 1, 2019
Save the Date
Join the ACC in recognizing National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on Feb. 22 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.
PVD Section Meeting at ACC.19
January 21, 2019
ACC20WCC
Join us at ACC.19 for the Peripheral Vascular Disease Section Meeting, taking place Sunday, March 17, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. CT.
Meet Your 2018 CME Requirements With JACC Journals
December 18, 2018
Announcements
Take advantage of free, online certified educational activities to fulfill your 2018 CME requirements and earn MOC credit at the same time!
Latest Issue of Cardiology: Gestational Disorders as an Emerging Risk Factor For CVD
December 4, 2018
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
In the latest issues of Cardiology, deep-dive into the emerging risk factors of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.
Valentin Fuster and Expert Panelists Break Down the Hottest Trials From AHA 2018
November 16, 2018
JACC Family of Journals
In this deep-dive video discussion, Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC; Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, FACC; Anne B. Curtis, MD, FACC; Peter Libby, MD, FACC; and Marc Ruel, MD, MPH, share their perspectives on the most significant science released during AHA.18.
Enhance Your Knowledge on PAD
October 15, 2018
Educational Opportunities
Enhance your knowledge on peripheral artery disease (PAD) and earn CME credit/MOC points with two recent Certified Patient Cases on ACC.org.
Peripheral Vascular Disease 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!
COMPASS: Can GI, GU Bleeding Predict New Cancer in Patients With Vascular Disease?
September 7, 2018
Quick Reads and Recommendations
Gastrointestinal (GI) and genitourinary (GU) bleeding are powerful predictors of new cancer diagnosis in patients with vascular disease, based on findings from the COMPASS Trial presented Aug. 26 at ESC Congress 2018.
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.
Peripheral Vascular Disease Section | The August Issue of Cardiology, YOUR Member Magazine, is Live! Read it All Online!
August 17, 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!
ACC.18 PVD Section Meeting and Highlights Session
February 20, 2018
Join us in Orlando on Sunday, March 11, from 5:00 – 6:15 p.m. ET, for an unrivaled networking opportunity at ACC.18. The PVD Section Meeting is an opportunity to connect with colleagues in your specialty and interact with Section leaders.
Hear From the Experts on the Hottest Trials From AHA 2017
November 28, 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.
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.
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!
In Memoriam: Alan T. Hirsch, MD, FACC
April 24, 2017
On behalf of the ACC and the Peripheral Vascular Disease Section, we are deeply saddened to announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our dear colleague, Dr. Alan T. Hirsch.
Watch an Expert Roundtable With Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, on Hot Trials From ACC.17
April 5, 2017
Watch the new ACC Cardiology Hour, an expert roundtable discussion of late-breaking clinical trials from ACC.17.
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.
Don’t Forget: PVD Section Meeting THIS Saturday
March 14, 2017
There's still time to register for this Saturday's Peripheral Vascular Disease Section Meeting at ACC.17. We'll be meeting at the Marriott Marquis hotel from 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. and discussing recent Section successes and goals for the coming year. Network with your peers, engage with Section leadership and discover how you can get more involved. RSVP now!
Mark Your Calendar: PVD Section Meeting at ACC.17 March 18
February 14, 2017
Join us at the Washington Marriott Marquis on Saturday, March 18 from 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. for the Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Section Meeting at ACC.17! Connect with your professional network and learn more about how the Section is advancing the priorities of the PVD community. Confirm your participation today. We hope to see you there!
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.
Apply Now: Peripheral Vascular Disease Section FIT Travel Awards for ACC.17
January 26, 2017
The ACC PVD Member Section has a limited number of travel awards available to cover expense for a PVD Section FIT member to travel to the 2017 Annual Scientific Sessions in Washington, D.C. The award provides funding for airfare, lodging, meals, and ground transportation to the conference that will be held March 17-19, 2017. Apply today!
Expert Journal Club Faculty Discussion of Pulmonary Embolism in Patients Hospitalized For Syncope
December 22, 2016
The most recent Journal Club discussion is now available online. Experts Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, FACC; John Ryan, MD, FACC; and Robert Harrington, MD, FACC, discuss “Prevalence of Pulmonary Embolism Among Patients Hospitalized For Syncope” published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
New PAD Guideline Emphasizes Medical Therapy, Exercise
December 2, 2016
Joint guidelines for the treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), which include recommendations on the use of antiplatelet therapy to reduce the risk of blood clots and statin drugs to lower cholesterol and advise PAD patients to participate in a structured exercise program, were published Nov. 13 by the ACC and the American Heart Association.
Highlighting-New-Developments-in-PVD-Treatment
July 6, 2016
The Spring issue of Cardiology magazine highlights the latest developments in peripheral vascular disease (PVD) treatment and management. “In 2015, three major pivotal trials confirmed the safety and efficacy of paclitaxel-coated balloons in the endovascular treatment of femoropopliteal artery disease: the IN.PACT SFA trial, the LEVANT 2 trial, and the five-year follow-up of the THUNDER trial.” Thosaphol Limpijankit, MD, FACC, explains that “these trials demonstrated...
Coalition Addresses Medicare Committee on PAD Interventions
June 9, 2016
In the Peripheral Matters Column in a recent issue of CardioSource WorldNews: Interventions, Mehdi H. Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD, FACC; Herbert D. Aronow, MD, MPH, FACC; and Michael R. Jaff, DO, FACC, members of ACC’s Peripheral Vascular Disease Section Leadership Council...
PVD Condition Center Now Live on CardioSmart.org
December 14, 2015
ACC’s patient resource website, CardioSmart.org, has launched a new condition center on peripheral vascular disease (PVD), aimed at helping patients understand their condition and providing them with the resources they need to maintain their heart health. Clinicians are encouraged to direct their patients to the condition center for information such as a patient-focused overview of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), questions to ask physicians, and related fact sheets on PAD and walking for exercise.
Best of ACC.org: The Evolution of Vascular Medicine
December 3, 2015
When the ACC was founded after World War II, the chief breakthrough in medicine was the advent of antibiotics. These new, transformative drugs resulted in the overthrow of infectious disease as the nation’s leading cause of death and cardiovascular disease emerged as the new top killer. This swift rise to prominence along with innovations in research, technology and widespread availability of health insurance, worked to shape cardiology into a major academic and clinical discipline.
ACC Speaks For PAD Therapies at CMS Meeting
July 27, 2015
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) convened a Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) to inform future/potential decision making of coverage on July 22 regarding patients with lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD). The panel of physicians and other experts voted on questions considering the scientific evidence of existing interventions in asymptomatic, intermittent claudication and critical limb ischemia patients.
Updates to the Vascular Medicine Clinical Topic Collection
July 7, 2015
In a recent Expert Analysis, Konstantinos Charitakis, MD, and Dmitriy N. Feldman, MD, FACC, take an in-depth look at atherectomy for lower extremity intervention. “Endovascular technological advances have made a minimally invasive percutaneous approach the treatment of choice in the initial management of the majority of symptomatic patients over the traditional surgical approach,” Charitakis and Feldman state.
A Closer Look at Atherectomy for Lower Extremity Intervention
June 20, 2015
In a recent Expert Analysis, Konstantinos Charitakis, MD, and Dmitriy N. Feldman, MD, FACC, take an in-depth look at atherectomy for lower extremity intervention. "Endovascular technological advances have made a minimally invasive percutaneous approach the treatment of choice in the initial management of the majority of symptomatic patients over the traditional surgical approach," Charitakis and Feldman state.
