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.

Questions?

Questions? Contact ACC Member Care.

Section Announcements

Section News

Education

Clinical Spotlight Series Now Available: Lipids, Cardiometabolism and Hyperglyceridemia

May 18, 2026

Education

Advance your impact in cardiovascular disease prevention with two expert‑led, case‑based courses — Putting the Guidelines Into Practice: Building a State of the Art Lipid and Cardiometabolic Clinic and Hypertriglyceridemia and Cardiovascular Health. These sessions deliver practical, evidence‑based guidance for applying current and emerging lipid guidelines in real‑world practice, including how to build and optimize a cardiometabolic clinic using modern risk assessment tools, biomarkers and personalized treatment strategies.

Gain in‑depth insight into cardio‑kidney‑metabolic risk, advanced lipid management care plans, and the evolving therapeutic landscape for hypertriglyceridemia, including severe and genetic forms, and learn how to identify underlying causes, integrate new and emerging therapies, and leverage multidisciplinary care pathways to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications such as pancreatitis. Earn up to 2.75 CME/MOC credits while staying at the forefront of care.

Announcements

Deadline Extended: Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award Nominations Due June 4

May 18, 2026

Announcements

The deadline has been extended to submit a nomination for the Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award, which recognizes early career scientists who have made outstanding contributions to the field of cardiovascular disease and our scientific literature. The award winner will receive a $1,000 prize and an invitation to present their scientific work during ACC.27 Together With WCC in Houston, TX – all expenses paid. Nominations are due by Thursday, June 4. Learn more and nominate here.

Announcements

JACC Brings You the Latest in HTN Research

May 18, 2026

JACC Family of Journals

Just in time for National High Blood Pressure Education Month, the latest JACC special issue highlights key advances in hypertension (HTN) science – from global population trends to clinical trials and real-world implementation. Expert-led research and commentaries explore links between blood pressure and critical outcomes, evaluate pharmacologic and lifestyle treatments, and examine environmental and genetic drivers alongside emerging approaches to blood pressure measurement and management across the lifespan. Explore the issue now.

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