Welcome to ACC’s Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Member Section!

Eugenia Gianos, MD, FACC

Eugenia Gianos, MD, FACC
Chair
@eugeniagianos

The ACC Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section was created in March 2014 and emerged from the original ACC Prevention Committee when it became clear that cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention, both nationally and globally, was becoming a key priority of the college. Today, the prevention section is one of the most active and important groups.

The section's mission is to promote CVD prevention to our patients and cardiovascular team through advocacy, education, and research. The section serves as the primary home for ACC members interested in the broad area of CVD prevention. It includes members who are experts and leaders in all aspects of prevention, including cardiac imaging, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiometabolic disorders and diabetes, CVD risk assessment, digital strategy, disparities of care, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, nutrition and tobacco cessation.

Join the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section — Today!

The Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Member Section is only able to accomplish its mission through support from members. Members can join online by clicking here or by contacting ACC Member Care at (800) 253-4636, ext. 5603; or direct dial (202) 375-6000.

Already a member of the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section? Click here to unlock the member exclusive section experience.

As our membership grows, so does the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Member Section's opportunities to impact College policies and provide additional member benefits.

Section Announcements

Section News

ACC26

Gain New Insight into CV Disease Prevention at ACC.26

December 2, 2025

Upcoming Event

At ACC.26, taking place March 28-30 in New Orleans, LA, explore the expanding landscape of preventative strategies with sessions on new hypertension guidelines, breakthroughs in lipid care, the future of cardiovascular risk stratification, novel cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome therapies and more – all included in the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Learning Pathway. Sessions offer everything from practical guidance on GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors to new ways of thinking about the lifestyle, environment and women’s health dimensions of prevention. Register now for practical strategies and fresh perspectives you can use to advance and elevate your own prevention practice.

Announcements

Access ACC Resources For American Diabetes Month

November 26, 2025

Announcements

The ACC is recognizing American Diabetes Month this November with CardioSmart resources to help patients better understand how to live with diabetes and how it can affect their heart health through infographics, conversation guides and more. Clinicians seeking additional resources can also access the free NCD Academy and take the Diabetes Care: Diabetes Management in Primary Care online course, which covers the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of diabetes – emphasizing comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Event

Promote Smoking Cessation With the Great American Smokeout

November 17, 2025

Upcoming Event

The Great American Smokeout, an annual event encouraging smokers to quit cigarettes for 24 hours, is happening this Thursday, Nov. 20. CardioSmart will help you cheer on your patients with tools and resources on the benefits of quitting smoking, the effects smoking has on the heart, tips to quit and more.

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