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.

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Education

Access Clinician and Patient Resources For World Immunization Week

April 27, 2026

Education

This World Immunization Week, download a free ACC pocket guide – a practical, point-of-care tool to help guide conversations on adult immunizations for patients with cardiovascular disease. Based on the 2025 Concise Clinician Guidance: An ACC Expert Consensus Statement on Adult Immunizations as Part of CV Care, the guide highlights recommended vaccines and key considerations.

NCD Academy and CardioSmart both provide additional resources emphasizing the importance of immunizations in protecting heart health. NCD Academy’s free course on vaccine-preventable diseases covers key topics in immunization, offering insights into vaccine mechanisms, infection rate reduction and cardiovascular risk mitigation.

For patients, CardioSmart’s “Get Vaccinated” resource hub provides the latest evidence-based guidance on immunization at any age, including infographics on the cardiovascular benefits of vaccination and the added protection they give patients over 65.

Announcements

CVD Risk Estimator Plus: Your All-In-One App For Smarter CV Risk Assessment

April 20, 2026

Announcements

The ACC has released a new CVD Risk Estimator Plus app, which combines the 2013 ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations with the 2023 AHA PREVENT™ calculator to deliver a more complete view of 10 and 30 year risk for total cardiovascular disease, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and heart failure. The app integrates traditional ASCVD risk modeling with modern cardio-kidney-metabolic-inclusive risk equations to support personalized prevention planning. Plus, its built-in risk categories and exportable results help streamline clinician-patient conversations and direct guideline-aligned care. Download now.

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