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ACC Hosts Its First Diabetes Patient Forum
November 8, 2019
Patient Centered
The ACC hosted its first patient forum focused on diabetes and heart disease, Living Well With Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, on Oct. 30 at ACC's Heart House.
Recognize Diabetes Awareness Month with ACC’s Diabetes Resources
November 8, 2019
Announcements
The ACC offers numerous tools and resources on diabetes prevention and management for clinicians and patients for Diabetes Awareness Month.
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.
Acknowledge National Cholesterol Education Month
September 4, 2019
Upcoming Event
Join the ACC in recognizing National Cholesterol Education Month. ACC's Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol Hub provides a breakdown of the 2018 guidelines, CME, CE and MOC education activities, apps and tools, commentary, and patient resources.
Download CardioSmart's Prevention Infographic - Now in Spanish!
August 13, 2019
Featured Infographic
While healthy habits are important steps to prevent heart disease, it is also important to keep an eye on factors that make heart disease more likely, including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
CVD Prevention: Perspective For FITs
July 25, 2019
Feature Article
The incremental understanding of cardiovascular disease over the past three decades has led to advances in its risk factor modifications and treatment strategies. Therefore, newer guidelines on prevention and treatment measures related to lipids, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, thrombosis and vascular diseases have exponentially increased.
Check Out the July Issue of Cardiology; Your Member Magazine
July 23, 2019
Highlights From Cardiology Magazine
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 Prevention Guideline Post-ACC.19 Content
June 27, 2019
ACC Annual Scientific Session 2019
Check out the ACC.19 Meeting Coverage Page for post-meeting content to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.19.
Participate in ACC's Vaping Twitter Chat
June 20, 2019
Upcoming Event
As concerns about the addictive nature of e-cigarettes increase, it is important to bring awareness to risks of vaping.
Visit CardioSmart's Cholesterol Condition Center
June 20, 2019
Quick Reads and Recommendations
CardioSmart's cholesterol condition center helps patients learn more about high cholesterol; treatment options such as statins, PCSK9 inhibitors and heart-healthy living tips; and the 2018 Cholesterol Guideline.
Apply For Member Section Travel Award to ACC's 2019 Legislative Conference
June 13, 2019
Announcements
The ACC has made a select number of travel awards available to cover expenses for members to travel to ACC's 2019 Legislative Conference, Nov. 3 – 5, in Washington, DC.
New Dyslipidemia Post-ACC.19 Content
June 13, 2019
ACC Annual Scientific Session 2019
The ACC.19 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org now features post-meeting content on dyslipidemia to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.19.
Recognize Men's Health Month This June
June 13, 2019
Announcements
June is Men's Health Month and ACC's CardioSmart team is celebrating Men's Health Week from June 10 – 16.
Download CardioSmart's New Handout on Healthy Habits For Your Heart
June 11, 2019
Quick Reads and Recommendations
The CardioSmart team's new one-page handout (double-sided) provides patients with important facts about heart disease prevention and helps patients track their heart-healthy habits.
JACC Leadership Page: ACC.19, Primary Prevention and Elizabeth Kovacs
May 30, 2019
Highlights From JACC
In a new Leadership Page published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, ACC President Richard J. Kovacs, MD, FACC, reflects on ACC.19; the new Primary Prevention Guideline; and his mother, Elizabeth M. Kovacs, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 99.
Join ACC on Facebook Live to Get a Glimpse at Newest Course
May 28, 2019
Educational Opportunities
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes are not only caused and exacerbated by high blood pressure and high cholesterol but also poor lifestyle behaviors including an unhealthy diet.
Leading Through Example: Fitness For Heart Health
May 23, 2019
Highlights From Cardiology Magazine
As we mark National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Cardiology magazine featured photos of activities that members enjoy in their pursuit of being fit.
Special Issue of JACC Focuses on CV Health Promotion
April 25, 2019
Highlights From JACC
A special issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, published April 22 on cardiovascular health promotion, covers topics such as healthy behaviors in preschoolers, the importance of eating breakfast, plant-based dietary patters and incident heart failure, sitting time and risk of death, survival among SIHD patients with diabetes, benefits of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, and more.
ACC/AHA Primary Prevention Guideline Provides Playbook For Managing CV Risk Factors
March 18, 2019
Highlights From JACC
The new ACC and American Heart Association (AHA) primary prevention guideline provides a comprehensive roadmap of strategies that can be used and tailored to help prevent or slow the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
New Video on ACC Diabetes Expert Consensus Decision Pathway
March 6, 2019
Feature Video
In a new video interview, Brendan Everett, MD, FACC, and James L. Januzzi Jr., MD, FACC, discuss key points to remember from the 2018 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Novel Therapies for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.
ACC.19 at Your Fingers: Follow This Year's Pathway Tweeters
February 27, 2019
ACC Annual Scientific Session 2019
Get a unique perspective on ACC.19 by following this year's Learning Pathway Tweeters.
Attend ACC's Cardiovascular Health Promotion Course
February 15, 2019
Educational Opportunities
ACC's Cardiovascular Health Promotion course, taking place May 30 – June 1 in Washington, DC, provides the latest in evidence-based practice for cardiovascular health promotion and disease prevention, as well as practical strategies for lifestyle medicine for the cardiac care team.
Acknowledge Cardiac Rehab Awareness Week During Heart Month
February 1, 2019
Save the Date
Join the ACC in recognizing Cardiac Rehab 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
ACC Annual Scientific Session 2019
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.
ACC/AHA Primary Prevention Guideline to Release at ACC.19
January 23, 2019
ACC Annual Scientific Session 2019
The highly anticipated Primary Prevention Guideline will be released on Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. CT, during ACC.19.
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!
Free CME/MOC Credit: Cardiac Rehab Webinar Series
December 17, 2018
Featured Webinar
The ACC Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section and Cardiac Rehabilitation Work Group created a series of free webinars aimed at optimizing care for cardiac rehab patients.
Test-Your-Knowledge-With-Patient-Case-Quizzes-on-Diabetes-and-CV-Risk
December 7, 2018
The fifth in a series of patient case quizzes, The Very High Risk Patient With Diabetes, tests your knowledge of cardiovascular risk and diabetes.
Latest Issue of Cardiology: Gestational Disorders as an Emerging Risk Factor For CVD
December 4, 2018
Highlights From Cardiology Magazine
In the latest issues of Cardiology, deep-dive into the emerging risk factors of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.
ACC Decision Pathway Provides New Guidance on Managing T2D Patients With ASCVD
December 4, 2018
Quick Reads and Recommendations
The ACC's new 2018 Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Novel Therapies for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease addresses the changing paradigm in how cardiovascular specialists should approach care of type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients.
Valentin Fuster and Expert Panelists Break Down the Hottest Trials From AHA 2018
November 16, 2018
Highlights From JACC
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.
ACC Council Perspective Looks at Lifestyle Modifications For Preventing and Treating HF
November 9, 2018
Highlights From JACC
While continued improvement in medical and device therapy for heart failure has led to better survival rates, there may be stronger evidence that heart failure can be prevented by favorable lifestyle choices vs. treatment of existing heart failure, according to a perspective from ACC's Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Council published Oct. 29 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Earn Credit With ACC’s Certified Patient Cases
November 9, 2018
Educational Opportunities
Enhance your knowledge and earn credit with several of ACC’s Certified Patient Cases focused on prevention.
Cardiac Rehab Information for Physicians Webinar Series
October 30, 2018
Featured Webinar
The overall goal of this activity is to provide physicians with the knowledge they need to better utilize Cardiac Rehab, by serving as a source of information that is not readily available. This five-part webinar series was created by the ACC Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Council.
Groundbreaking JACC Series Examines Top Eight CV Risk Factors and How to Prevent Them
October 19, 2018
Highlights From JACC
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.
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section | The September Issue of Cardiology, YOUR Member Magazine, is Live! Read it All Online!
September 21, 2018
Highlights From Cardiology Magazine
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
ACC Annual Scientific Session 2019
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
Highlights From JACC
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.
Review Provides Mechanisms For Effective SGLT2i Use in Diabetes
August 18, 2018
The effectiveness of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) highlights the importance of well-powered clinical trials that have identified a new treatment strategy for type 2 diabetes, according to a state-of-the-art review published July 31 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Save the Date: Join ACC’s Next Twitter Journal Club
August 18, 2018
Save the Date
Save the date for the next ACC Twitter Journal Club on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 3 - 4 p.m. ET! ACC Journal Club faculty members Dipti Itchhaporia, MD, FACC, and John Ryan, MD, FACC. Itchhaporia AND Ryan will be joined by Annabelle Volgman, MD, FACC, ACC Cardiovascular Disease in Women committee member; Andrew Freeman, MD, FACC, ACC Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section council member; and Dave Dixon, PharmD, FACC, ACC Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Disorder sub-section member, to discuss some of the hottest topics from ESC Congress 2018 in Munich.
Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section | The August Issue of Cardiology, YOUR Member Magazine, is Live! Read it All Online!
August 16, 2018
Highlights From Cardiology Magazine
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 Prevention Post-ACC.18 Content
July 23, 2018
The ACC.18 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org features post-meeting content from the Prevention Learning Pathway to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.18.
ACC Seeks Comment on Diabetes Decision Pathway
June 28, 2018
A draft of the 2018 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Novel Therapies for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes is open for comment until July 5.
Special Issue of JACC Examines Public Health Impact of CVD and Its Prevention
June 11, 2018
A special issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, published May 28, focuses on the promotion of cardiovascular health, including issues that broadly impact public health and the prevention of cardiovascular disease and related conditions.
CVD and Diabetes: Test Your Knowledge; Earn Credit
June 11, 2018
A new online ACC hub focused on “Lifting the Burden of Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes” provides a host of free, education activities designed to help cardiovascular care professionals close the gap in new cardiometabolic pharmacotherapy.
New Prevention Post-ACC.18 Content
June 11, 2018
The ACC.18 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org features post-meeting content from the Prevention Learning Pathway to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.18.
New Prevention 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 Prevention Learning Pathway.
Research Proposal Deadline Extended for Diabetes Collaborative Registry
April 24, 2018
The College’s Diabetes Collaborative Registry is seeking research proposals and has extended its research proposal application (RPA) deadline to Friday, June 1. Launched in 2014, the Diabetes Collaborative Registry has become a powerful resource for studies on the care and management of diabetic patients across multiple clinical specialties in the ambulatory space.
Clinician Guide to the ABCs of Primary and Secondary Prevention of ASCVD
April 24, 2018
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in America, with well-established and identifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors are the primary driver for first cardiovascular event, and risk factor modification has been a significant driver for reduction of cardiovascular death in certain populations in recent decades.
Acknowledge Cardiac Rehab Awareness Week During Heart Month
February 9, 2018
Join the ACC in recognizing Cardiac Rehab Awareness Week from Feb. 11 – 17 as part of American Heart Month. Clinicians can easily explain the benefits of cardiac rehab with CardioSmart's Cardiac Rehab infographic.
Latest Issue of Cardiology: ACC’s Education Enterprise; Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Health; Innovation Road Map; and More
January 9, 2018
The latest issue of Cardiology reviews new information found this year in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, including the most recent piece of information that lower blood pressure and earlier treatment brings benefit.
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.
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.
Apply Now: Help NQF Evaluate Cardiovascular Performance Measures
October 25, 2017
The National Quality Forum’s Cardiovascular Standing Committee is accepting applications for its upcoming measure review cycle to evaluate new and previously endorsed performance measures for heart disease.
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.
Updated Decision Pathway For Non-Statin Therapies Published
September 7, 2017
As a result of recent evidence regarding proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors and ezetimibe in some patients, the ACC has released the 2017 Focused Update of the 2016 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on the Role of Non-Statin Therapies for LDL-Cholesterol Lowering in the Management of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk, which published Sept. 5 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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!
ACC/AHA Seeks Comments on Updated Cardiac Rehabilitation Measure Set
August 9, 2017
The ACC/American Heart Association (AHA) Task Force on Performance Measures is accepting public comments on the draft of the 2018 ACC/AHA Cardiac Rehabilitation Performance Measure Set, including any measures that the committee should consider modifying, removing or adding.
Some Plant-Based Diets May Increase Heart Disease Risk
July 25, 2017
Plant-based diets are recommended to reduce the risk of heart disease, but some may be associated with a higher risk, according to a study published July 17 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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 Prevention Post-ACC.17 Content
July 10, 2017
The ACC.org editors have created additional prevention-related content meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.17.
Listen Now: JACC Audio Summary on Global Burden of CVD
July 10, 2017
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), including heart diseases and stroke, account for one-third of deaths throughout the world, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) that examined every country over the past 25 years.
New Prevention Post-ACC.17 Content
June 30, 2017
The ACC.org editors have created additional prevention-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!
Register Now for the Key Updates in Cardiovascular Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Webinar
June 13, 2017
Learn about the latest in cardiovascular nutrition, including recommendations from the USDA, the danger about TMAO from your gut flora, how emotions can effect CV disease, why cholesterol in the diet matters, and how reversing CAD with diet is achievable.
New Prevention Post-ACC.17 Content
May 9, 2017
The ACC.org editors have created additional prevention-related content meant to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.17.
Download the New Women & Heart Disease Infographic
April 25, 2017
ACC’s CardioSmart team has created a new Women & Heart Disease infographic to help women stand up for their heart health.
Webinar on Demand: Lifestyle – Why Good Medicine Starts With Prevention
April 14, 2017
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) remains the foundation for health promotion and cardiovascular disease risk reduction. However, most Americans continue to lead an unhealthy lifestyle and fewer than 1 percent of adults have all seven AHA cardiovascular health metrics at ideal levels.
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.
Managing CV Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
March 29, 2017
Cardiologists are treating more and more patients with established cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Over the last decade, studies have shown that patients with diabetes are at greater risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than those without diabetes.
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.
Prevention-Focused Sessions at ACC.17
March 3, 2017
Only at ACC.17 will you have the opportunity to learn everything you need to address the evolving world of cardiovascular medicine and achieve success in your profession. Mark your calendar for the All-Sections Meeting and Reception on Saturday, March 18 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis. Additional sessions on prevention will also be offered. Click for more information.
Special Issue of JACC Focuses on CV Health Promotion
March 3, 2017
A special issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), published Feb. 27, focuses on the promotion of cardiovascular health, including topics such as dietary habits, antioxidant pills and physical activity – and the prevention of cardiovascular disease and other related conditions.
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.
Coverage of Non-Statins Following Publication of Cholesterol Guidelines
January 18, 2017
Analysis exploring Medicare formulary changes following the publication of the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults found that, although the cholesterol guideline was originally associated with more restrictive formulary coverage of non-statin lipid-lowering medications, many formularies continue to provide unrestrictive coverage.
New Risk Assessment Tool Aims to Better Predict CVD Risk
December 2, 2016
A new risk assessment tool, funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with the ACC and the American Heart Association (AHA), may help to better predict the 10-year risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASVCD) and how that risk may change over time as preventive treatments are initiated.
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.
Paul L. Douglass, MD, MACC: A Catalyst For Change Through Service
September 15, 2016
The Summer 2016 issue of Cardiology magazine includes a feature article on Paul L. Douglass, MD, MACC, who received the Master of the ACC (MACC) designation at ACC.16 in Chicago. Douglass was an “As an early voice for the issue of health care disparities in...
Rehabilitating the Heart of the Nation
July 6, 2016
The Spring issue of Cardiology magazine examines the pending legislation before the U.S. Congress that would expand access to cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) for patients in areas of need and to transform secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease across the country.
Registration Open For CardioSmart’s Heart Forum Webinar on Hypertension
May 18, 2016
Encourage patients to register for a new webinar focusing on hypertension on May 17 at 12 p.m. ET from ACC’s CardioSmart Heart Forum. Keith Ferdinand, MD, FACC, professor of clinical medicine at Tulane University School of Medicine, will provide a general overview on hypertension...
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.
National Cardiac Rehab Week: Encouraging Patient Education and Participation
February 25, 2016
In a recent post on the ACC in Touch Blog, Richard A. Josephson, MS, MD, FACC, and Derin Tugal, MD, discuss the challenges of enrolling cardiovascular disease patients cardiac rehabilitation (rehab)and resources to encourage participation. “Despite numerous publications and international guidelines in support of cardiac rehab for patients … implementation of cardiac rehab remains suboptimal.
Download the Latest CardioSmart Infographic on Active and Mindful Living
January 8, 2016
Help patients learn how to be more physically active and in tune with their stress levels with CardioSmart’s Active and Mindful Living Infographic – available for download now.
Fulfilling a Lifelong Passion For Fitness and Healthy Nutrition
December 14, 2015
Cardiology recently sat down with Pamela Bowe Morris, MD, FACC, to discuss her career path in cardiology and her thoughts on the future of population health. She is currently the director of preventive cardiology, co-director of Women’s Heart Care, and an assistant professor of medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Homozygous FH Panel Discussion and Certified Patient Cases
December 10, 2015
In a recent certified Expert Analysis, Samuel S. Gidding, MD, FACC, Patrick M. Moriarty, MD, FACC, and Geetha Raghuveer, MD, MPH, discuss homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), with a goal to improve clinical competency in the evaluation, diagnosis and management of patients with FH.
Best of ACC.org: The Tragic Truth About Familial Hypercholesterolemia
December 3, 2015
“She came to me with severe muscle aches and very high cholesterol, hoping I could treat her,” remembers Alan Brown, MD, FACC, a member of the College’s Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section, and a specialist in preventative medicine. “So I ran some tests, asked for a patient history and discovered she had Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), an inherited disease caused by a mutation in the low-density-lipoprotein (LDL) receptor gene.”
ACC Councils Evaluate the Role of Clinical Pharmacists on the CV Care Team
November 9, 2015
Clinical pharmacists play an important role for patients on the cardiovascular care team, according to a joint Council Perspective from the Cardiovascular Team Section and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section published Nov. 2 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The authors note that as a result of advanced training, clinical pharmacists have been associated with decreased costs of care, hospital mortality, drug costs, length of stay and medication error rates.
ACC Councils Call For Greater Understanding of CV Effects of Smoking
October 19, 2015
While advancements have been made in the field of tobacco-related research, smoking cessation rates have slowed in recent years, showing that there is still need for greater understanding of the cardiovascular effects of cigarette smoke exposure and electronic cigarettes, according to a council perspective from ACC’s Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section Leadership Council and Early Career Council published Sept. 14 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
ACC Endorses Million Hearts CV Risk Reduction Model
August 4, 2015
The ACC has endorsed Million Hearts’ new Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Model – the first of its kind from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The model is structured as a randomized trial made up of Medicare Fee for Service beneficiaries from 360 control and 360 intervention practices, combining for roughly 150,000 subjects in each arm.
ACC Council Assesses Cardiac Rehab in HFrEF Patients
July 7, 2015
Although the U.S. Centers for Medicare Services has extended cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) coverage to patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), enrolling these patients in cardiac rehab may prove difficult, according to a Council Perspective published June 15 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
National Youth Tobacco Survey Shows Popularity of E-Cigarettes in Teens
June 23, 2015
There was no change in overall tobacco use in middle and high school students between 2011 and 2014, according to the results of the 2014 National Youth Tobacco Survey; however, the use of hookah and e-cigarettes went up significantly.
CardioSmart Infographics Focused on Prevention
June 19, 2015
The ACC’s CardioSmart program has developed a series of patient-focused infographics designed to provide informative and vibrant visual summaries of cardiovascular and lifestyle topics ranging from active living to heart valve disease.
CV-Risk-Reduction-Model-Launches
May 29, 2015
Million Hearts® released a new Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Model that offers a novel way of lowering risks of heart attack and stroke by proposing a new way to pay for prevention. Using a data-driven, predictive modelling approach, the Million Hearts model will generate an individualized 10-year risk score for each participant. With access to this information, providers and patients can work together to explore various solutions.
Prevention and Active Living
February 11, 2015
As we battle the obesity epidemic it has been increasingly important to not only advise heart healthy eating habits, but to emphasize the necessity for regular aerobic activity, writes Deirdre J. Mattina, MD, of Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, and member of the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section Leadership Council, in an ACC in Touch Blog.
