May 19, 2022
The ACC's Accelerating Innovation for Medical Excellence in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (AIME HCM) initiative is designed to amplify education, research efforts, clinical guidance and practical tools to increase awareness and understanding of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and optimize treatment and outcomes.
May 10, 2022
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common genetic cardiovascular diseases. The good news is HCM is highly treatable once it is recognized. Part of the Accelerating Innovation for Medical Excellence in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (AIME HCM) initiative, this online course will ease the challenge of adopting new ACC/AHA guidelines and simplify the patient journey.
April 26, 2022 | Dermot M. J. Phelan, BAOMBBCH, PhD, FACC ; Meagan Murphy Wasfy, MD, FACC
The month of June, known as the "gateway to summer," heralds ACC's annual Care of the Athletic Heart meeting. This year, the flagship meeting of the Sports and Exercise Cardiology Section will take place virtually on June 3.
April 19, 2022
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common genetic cardiovascular diseases. The good news is HCM is highly treatable once it is recognized. Part of the Accelerating Innovation for Medical Excellence in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (AIME HCM) initiative, this online course will ease the challenge of adopting new ACC/AHA guidelines and simplify the patient journey.
March 22, 2022
JACC: Case Reports will publish a special themed issue on sports cardiology in 2022. Authors are invited to submit manuscripts in the form of clinical cases, clinical case series and clinical vignettes for consideration.
March 22, 2022
A new Expert Consensus Decision Pathway released by the ACC addresses the evaluation and management of some of the more common cardiovascular sequelae in adults with COVID-19.
March 16, 2022
Join your colleagues virtually and register for Care of the Athletic Heart on June 3 for live sessions, panel discussions, debates and a Q&A!
January 24, 2022
JACC: Case Reports will publish a special themed issue on sports cardiology in 2022. Authors are invited to submit manuscripts in the form of clinical cases, clinical case series and clinical vignettes for consideration by March 14.
January 24, 2022 | Jonathan H. Kim, MD, MSc, FACC ; Aaron L. Baggish, MD, FACC ; Eugene H. Chung, MD, FACC ; Kimberly G Harmon, MD ; Matthew W. Martinez, MD, FACC ; Dermot M. J. Phelan, BAOMBBCH, PhD, FACC ; Benjamin D. Levine, MD, FACC
In October 2020, the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) Sports & Exercise Cardiology Council put forth revised consensus recommendations regarding return-to-play (RTP) for athletes after SARS-Coronavirus-2 (COVID-19) infection.
October 1, 2021
ACC's Electrophysiology and Sports and Exercise Cardiology Member Sections are teaming up to mark Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month in October with a new webinar.
July 18, 2021
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.
July 13, 2021
Access Care of the Athletic Heart Virtual On Demand today and learn fundamental cardiovascular diagnostic and management strategies through cases, research and treatment options.
June 1, 2021
Use of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging to screen competitive collegiate athletes with COVID-19 may increase detection of clinical and subclinical myocarditis, according to a study published May 27 in JAMA Cardiology.
May 11, 2021
Have thoughts about the Late Breaking Clinical Trials and Hot Topics? We want to hear them!
March 22, 2021
There are an estimated 5 million active athletes at the high school, collegiate, professional and master's levels in the U.S. In a recent poll, cardiologists indicated they see an average of five patients who are athletes per week.
March 16, 2021
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, concerns about the cardiovascular sequalae associated with COVID-19 infection drove discussions about the potential impact on recovered athletes returning to play.
December 21, 2020
In case you missed it, the recording for MedAxiom's webinar, "Cardiovascular Care for Athletes in the COVID Era" is now available.
October 30, 2020
As critical data to advance the understanding of COVID-19 outcomes in athletes is currently being collected, thoroughly rehearsed emergency action planning represents the best strategy to save lives, according to a paper published Oct. 26 in JAMA Cardiology.
October 16, 2020
Join the ACC for a webinar, Oct. at 7 p.m. ET, discussing the uncertainties regarding COVID-19 infection on the heart in asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic patients, including athletes.
September 24, 2020
As global health measures designed to control the transmission of COVID-19 have limited public gatherings, the continuum of athletics has been necessarily disrupted.
August 26, 2020
Interest in sports and exercise cardiology has witnessed a significant rise in recent years. However, there are only a few dedicated sports cardiology programs in the U.S. and limited opportunities for training.
August 26, 2020
Join the Sports and Exercise Section for a webinar, Sept. 3 at noon ET, to discuss returning to youth sports after COVID-19 infections.
August 19, 2020
ACC's COVID-19 Hub is your resource for "Quick Tips" videos that address emerging and persistent issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
August 4, 2020
As societies have embarked on their reopening plans, a central question among sports medicine and cardiology practitioners has been: How can we safely resume sport and exercise in the current pandemic environment?
June 23, 2020
On Saturday, June 20, ACC's Sports and Exercise Council led a virtual version of the Care of the Athletic Heart: From Elite to Exercise Enthusiast annual meeting. Thus far, more than 500 registrants have accessed the education, which will continue to be available on demand through the end of the year.
May 27, 2020
While the resumption of competitive sport in the U.S. ultimately depends on public health policy, it is evident that the cardiovascular management of athletes recovering from COVID-19, including return-to-play, poses numerous and significant challenges.
May 19, 2020
The ACC is excited to host Care of the Athletic Heart Virtual on Saturday, June 20 to give the sports cardiology community the opportunity to connect and learn from and support one another.
April 16, 2020
In addressing the need for more dedicated sports and exercise cardiology education, support for providers in this field, and related policy advocacy at the state level, the ACC California Chapter – led by Chapter President Ramin Manshadi, MD, FACC, and Matthew T. Wheeler, MD – formed the ACC California Chapter Exercise Health and Sports Cardiology Committee in 2019.
March 2, 2020
Connect with other Sports and Exercise Section members at the Sports and Exercise Section Meeting, taking place March 27 at 6 p.m. CT, at ACC.20 Together With World Congress of Cardiology.
January 31, 2020
Join course director Jonathan Kim, MD, FACC, and other sports cardiology experts from around the world at ACC's Care of the Athletic Heart: From Elite to Exercise Enthusiasts course, taking place June 18 – 20 in Washington, DC.
January 8, 2020
It is well recognized that exercise is one of the most powerful tools for improving health overall. Yet, for a small number of individuals who harbor cardiac conditions, exercise can sometimes be associated with the risk of sudden death, what is also called the exercise paradox. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the most frequent medical cause of sudden death in athletes, and estimates vary widely based on the population.
December 13, 2019
The 2019 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions (AHA), held in Philadelphia last month, featured a joint session with the ACC dedicated to the "Care of the Athletic Heart," along with a number of sports and exercise cardiology-related research.
October 28, 2019
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.
October 22, 2019
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.
October 21, 2019
ACC Past President Alfred A. Bove, MD, PhD, MACC, a true cardiovascular innovator, educator and patient advocate, passed away on Oct. 17. Aside from a short period of time at the Mayo Clinic, Bove spent the majority of his cardiovascular career at Temple University, serving in positions ranging from associate dean to section chief in cardiology.
October 4, 2019
Join world-renowned cardiologist and course director Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, at ACC's New York Cardiovascular Symposium, taking place Dec. 6 – 8.
August 26, 2019
The ACC (@ACCinTouch) and the Heart Rhythm Society (@HRSonline) are partnering to mark AFib Awareness Month with a Twitter chat on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. ET. Use the hashtags #AFibAwareness and #LifestyleAndAFib to ask questions, share knowledge and have your say!
July 26, 2019
Sports cardiology experts from around the world convened at ACC's Care of the Athletic Heart course last month to provide contemporary care and practice management strategies needed to care for patient athletes.
July 26, 2019
In a recent article, Eugene H. Chung, MD, FACC, provided key points to remember from the European Association of Preventive Cardiology Position Statement on recommendations for participation in competitive and leisure sport in athletes with cardiomyopathies, myocarditis and pericarditis.
July 26, 2019
Two resolutions addressing screening of scholastic athletes and chemical variability in pharmaceutical products, respectively, were introduced by the ACC and considered during the American Medical Association's House of Delegates meeting last month in Chicago, IL.
July 23, 2019
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!
June 13, 2019
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.
May 30, 2019
Check out the ACC.19 Meeting Coverage Page for new post-meeting content on sports and exercise cardiology.
May 30, 2019
Top experts from around the world will come together to meet the growing demands for professional, recreational, occupational and tactical athletes at ACC's Care of the Athletic Heart course, taking place June 20 – 22 in Washington, DC.
February 21, 2019
Join sports cardiology experts at Care of the Athletic Heart: From Elite to Exercise Enthusiasts as they provide you with contemporary care and practice management strategies you need to care for your patient athletes.
January 24, 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.
December 18, 2018
Take advantage of free, online certified educational activities to fulfill your 2018 CME requirements and earn MOC credit at the same time!
December 4, 2018
In the latest issues of Cardiology, deep-dive into the emerging risk factors of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia.
November 16, 2018
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.
November 9, 2018
The ACC held its annual sports cardiology conference, "Care of the Athletic Heart: Contemporary Concepts, Cases and Controversies," in June 2018 with more than 150 sports cardiology and sports medicine practitioners in attendance.
November 9, 2018
Enhance your knowledge and earn credit on the eligibility and disqualification recommendations for competitive athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities in a recent Certified Patient Case on ACC.org.
September 21, 2018
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!
September 12, 2018
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!
September 7, 2018
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.
August 23, 2018
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.
August 16, 2018
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!
June 15, 2018
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against preventative screening with resting or exercise electrocardiography in asymptomatic adults at low risk of cardiovascular disease events in an updated recommendation statement published June 12 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
May 7, 2018
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the number one medical cause of death in young athletes and often happens in those who do not know they have a heart problem. To raise awareness about this issue and help patients learn more about this condition, ACC’s CardioSmart team has created an infographic as well as a new sports and SCA condition center.
May 7, 2018
Join sports cardiology experts from around the world at the Care of the Athletic Heart course in Park City, UT, June 21 – 23, as they provide attendees with the most contemporary strategies needed to care for patient athletes.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
April 14, 2017
Join sports cardiology experts at the Care of the Athletic Heart course in Snowbird, UT, June 22 – 24, as they provide attendees with the most contemporary strategies needed to care for patient athletes.
April 14, 2017
In a recent Expert Analysis, James Beckerman, MD, FACC, a member of the Sports and Exercise Cardiology Section Leadership Council, discusses how he created ‘Play Smart Youth Heart Screenings,’ a free youth heart screening program in Portland, OR, and how other clinicians can address the questions to consider when offering a screening program.
April 14, 2017
A recent Fellows in Training (FIT) and Early Career Page, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and authored by Maxwell Eyram Afari, MD, focuses on how sports cardiology became a subspecialty and the opportunities for FITs and Early Career cardiologists within the subspecialty.
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.
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.
September 15, 2016
The Summer 2016 issue of Cardiology magazine highlights the work of Benjamin D. Levine, MD, FACC, and his team at the Institute of Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health Resources in Dallas, as they investigate how sustained high-intensity exercise affects cardiovascular health.
August 22, 2016
The latest ACC Journal Club discussion is now available online. Click on the article to view slides and hear experts discuss “Etiology of Sudden Death in Sports: Insights From a United Kingdom Regional Registry,” recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
May 18, 2016
The growing volume of exercise-driven baby boomers requires a larger contingent of practice-ready clinicians to provide high quality, cost efficient cardiovascular care to athletes across-the-lifespan. ACC’s course, Care of the Athletic Heart: Translating Clinical Science into Practice Strategies, June 17 – 18...
April 22, 2016
A new consensus statement, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, establishes guidance for conducting pre-participation screenings of college athletes and encourages emergency action plans for quickly responding to sudden cardiac arrest. The statement was developed by a 29-person task force convened by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in September 2014 that included multidisciplinary physician specialists and athletic trainers representing national sports and medical associations, including the ACC.
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.
February 2, 2016
Even small amounts of physical activity are associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, but more exercise may lead to an even greater reduction in the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to a clinical perspective from the ACC Sports and Exercise Cardiology Leadership Council published Jan. 18 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
December 10, 2015
In a recent post on the ACC in Touch Blog, Alfred A. Bove, MD, PhD, MACC, discusses current research on the continued prevalence of the elderly in running races and the safety of exercise in older patients. “The older athletes don’t compete with the front runners, but remain committed to participating and competing among their peers or just improving their ‘personal best’... How should we approach the older man or woman who wants to exercise, or to continue exercising as a part of their daily life, with atherosclerotic risk and ischemia the major concern?”
December 10, 2015
Athletes with irregular heart beat caused by long QT syndrome and those with an implanted medical device may safely play competitive sports, according to new recommendations from the ACC and American Heart Association published Nov. 2 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Previous recommendations stated that the risk of sudden cardiac death was too high in athletes with Long QT syndrome or with heartbeat disorders treated by an implanted device, but new research indicates that the risk is lower than previously thought. These athletes may now be able to compete with the approval of their health care provider.
December 3, 2015
With four seconds on the clock, the rumble of the crowd is deafening. The entire school is on their feet, doused in green and gold, anxiously waiting for the play that will lead them to victory or defeat. The quarterback takes the snap, reads the coverage, sets up to pass and suddenly falls to the ground. This is no blitz. This is sudden cardiac death and it’s the last time the young quarterback will ever be sacked.
October 22, 2015
Dear Section Members, The Sport and Exercise Cardiology Section is committed to providing its members with exceptional resources to ensure the continued deliverance of premium cardiovascular care to athletes and exercising individuals of all ages.
October 19, 2015
In a recent post on the ACC in Touch Blog, Aaron L. Baggish, MD, FACC, explores ways to get to know athletic patients, including his own recent experience at a running race.
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.
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.
March 6, 2015
This resource explains how cardiovascular specialists can take a proactive approach and partner with the ACC Advocacy team to advance sensible policies and become trusted, expert constituents for state lawmakers.
January 23, 2015
What are the false positive and false negative rates in any particular cohort and what about the cost to players for these errors? I believe that image quality and the experience of the reader are the primary predictors of these errors; these are of the highest quality at the Combine.
December 10, 2014
Many of us on both sides of the screening debate are concerned about the risk of false positives. That is why we have refined our electrocardiogram interpretations, thanks to the development of the Seattle Criteria. In our own program experience, this criteria has resulted in us performing echocardiograms in only 3 percent of our screening population.
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