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Webinar: The Value in Accreditation Services Transcatheter Valve Certification
February 1, 2022
Featured Webinar
Join ACC Accreditation Services for a webinar on March 2 at 4 p.m. ET on the benefits of Transcatheter Valve Certification.
Coronary Revascularization the Focus of New ACC/AHA Clinical Guideline
December 14, 2021
The newest clinical guideline from the ACC and American Heart Association, in partnership with the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, provides an evidence-based approach to the treatment and management of patients with coronary artery disease who are undergoing coronary revascularization.
Check Out Complete Coverage From TCT 2021 on ACC.org
November 16, 2021
Virtual Meeting
In case you missed it, the ACC provided coverage of the hottest trials that came out of the 2021 Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) meeting, including FAME 3, PRAGUE-17, STOPDAPT-2 and more.
STS/ACC TVT Registry Mitral TEER Risk Model Open Comment Survey
September 20, 2021
Announcements
As part of ongoing efforts to report meaningful outcomes and improve patient care, the STS/ACC TVT Registry is launching an open comment period for a new clinical prediction model to predict a poor outcome after mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER).
Call For Papers: JACC: Case Reports Complications Issue
September 20, 2021
JACC Family of Journals
JACC: Case Reports is inviting submissions of cases representing interventional, surgical, structural, electrophysiological and transcatheter procedural complications for a special themed issue planned for 2022.
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.
Journal Club: TAVI Complications and the Role of the Heart Team
June 1, 2021
Upcoming Event
The ACC Imaging Section Leadership Council and JACC: Case Reports editorial board will review cases on TAVI complications during a live presentation and expert case discussion on Wednesday, June 30, at 12 p.m. ET.
ACC.21 Clinical Chat: Hot Topics and Late Breakers
May 11, 2021
Virtual Meeting
Have thoughts about the Late Breaking Clinical Trials and Hot Topics? We want to hear them!
New MedAxiom Resources on Cardiothoracic Hot Topics
March 9, 2021
Educational Opportunities
Learn from leading experts about the latest cardiothoracic hot topics in two new MedAxiom presentations.
Myocardial Ischemia Redux
August 26, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
In a recent Cardiology article, Peter C. Block, MD, FACC, focuses on a central question: how does CAD relate to myocardial ischemia? He notes that if a stable mid-coronary lesion is present, perhaps the real site of action is all downstream.
Guest Perspectives on the Ischemia and EXCEL Trials
August 4, 2020
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
In a recent Cardiology article, Nick Curzen, BM (Hons), PhD, FRCP, comments that the ISCHEMIA is a helpful trial and should prevent unnecessary revascularization in patients whose angina is well treated by optimal medical therapy alone.
ACC Surgeons’ Section Now Named the Cardiac Surgery Team Section
December 13, 2019
Announcements
After considerable discussion and deliberation, the ACC has voted to rename the Surgeons' Member Section to the Cardiac Surgery Team Member Section.
Getting Clipped: Which Patients Should Get the Transcatheter MitraClip?
December 2, 2019
Cardiology Magazine Highlights
At TCT 2019, the COAPT trial again held center stage, as three-year follow-up of patients in the trial was presented. There were also reports on quality of life outcomes and cost effectiveness, which answered yes or no questions: Does MitraClip improve quality of life for patients with MR? Does the cost merit its use?
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.
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!
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 Cardiac Surgery Post-ACC.19 Content
June 13, 2019
ACC20WCC
The ACC.19 Meeting Coverage Page on ACC.org now features post-meeting content on cardiac surgery to reinforce the teaching points and education presented during ACC.19.
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!
Transcatheter Heart Valve Handbook: A Surgeons' and Interventional Council Review
December 17, 2018
Announcements
As the field of transcatheter heart valve interventions has exponentially expanded in the last decade, so has the variety of settings and operators involved.
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.
How Do You Know You Want to be a Cardiothoracic Surgeon?
November 1, 2018 | Makoto Mori, MD
Feature Article
As an integrated cardiothoracic surgery intern at the time, my general surgery chief resident asked me, "How did you know so early on that you wanted to do cardiothoracic surgery?" To her, who decided on her subspecialty fellowship after seeing the breadth of surgical subspecialties through years of general surgery training, a medical student deciding on an integrated pathway to a subspecialty seemed too early and uninformed.
Surgeons’ 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!
Surgeons' 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!
Opioid Epidemic and Heart Transplantation: A Trainee's View
July 9, 2018
All health care professionals — regardless of specialty or degree — may need to more actively acknowledge the growing opioid epidemic and its impact on organ donation, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career column published July 2 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
The Heart Team: A Powerful Paradigm For Future Training of CV Surgeons
June 15, 2018
A paradigm shift in cardiothoracic surgery training known as the "heart team" may have created an integrated educational approach between heart surgery and cardiology, according to a Fellows in Training/Early Career column published June 4 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Focused Update of the Valvular Heart Disease Guideline Released
March 28, 2017
The ACC and the American Heart Association have released a focused update of guidelines for the treatment of patients with valvular heart disease. The new guidance, which has been updated to reflect the latest research since the last guidelines were published in 2014, was published March 15 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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.
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: Surgeons Section FIT Travel Awards for ACC.17
January 26, 2017
The ACC Surgeons Member Section has a limited number of travel awards available to cover expense for a Surgeons 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!
New Guidance Released For TAVR
January 18, 2017
A new expert consensus decision pathway will assist clinicians and hospitals in assessing patients’ eligibility for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), successfully performing the procedure and providing appropriate follow-up.
TVT Registry Annual Report Illustrates Valuable TAVR Trends and Improvements
December 21, 2016
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)/ACC Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) Registry has revealed a number of important trends and improvements in the patient outcomes and clinical care of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patients, according to the 2016 Annual Report of the STS/ACC TVT Registry published Dec. 9 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Learn From Esteemed Faculty at Heart Valve Summit
September 8, 2016
Join your colleagues at an interactive and unique Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical and Interventional Decision Making Course, from Oct. 20 – 22 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, IL.
Expert Journal Club Faculty Discussion of the PARTNER 2 Trial
June 20, 2016
The May ACC Journal Club discussion is now available online. Click here to view slides and hear experts discuss “PARTNER 2: Transcatheter or Surgical Aortic-Valve Replacement in Intermediate-Risk Patients,” published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Best of ACC.org: A Special TAVR Patient
December 3, 2015
When Johanna Wiggins came to see James B. McClurken, MD, FACC, a member of ACC’s Surgeons’ Section, for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) evaluation due to shortness of breath and declining activity capacity, he had no idea that she would have such a profound impact on him.
Expert Analyses Provide Insight Into Cardiac Surgery Techniques and Procedures
September 4, 2015
In a recent Expert Analysis, Michael S. Firstenberg, MD, FACC, et al. explore the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in adult patients with cardiovascular disease. “Historically, ECMO has been considered technically difficult to initiate and manage.
Explore the Cardiac Surgery Clinical Topic Collection
July 1, 2015
Did you know the Cardiac Surgery Clinical Topic Collection provides easy access to current clinical practice guidelines, updates on the latest research and news pertaining to surgeons, interactive patient case quizzes, and links to images and slides?
New Societal Overview Addresses Implantation of LAA Occlusion Devices
June 30, 2015
The ACC, along with the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), have published a new overview on the implantation of left atrial appendage (LAA) occlusion devices. The document, published June 29 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, is the first in a series from the ACC, HRS and SCAI that will address the integration of new technologies into the care of patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib).
