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.

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Assess CV Risk With Confidence Using CVD Risk Estimator Plus

September 14, 2026

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ACC's free Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Estimator Plus app and web tool helps clinicians deliver personalized cardiovascular prevention strategies by combining traditional ASCVD risk assessment with the latest cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic risk modeling. Using both the ACC/AHA Pooled Cohort Equations and the AHA PREVENT™ equations, the tool provides comprehensive 10-, 30-year and lifetime risk estimates, supports guideline-aligned treatment discussions and offers personalized recommendations to inform shared decision-making with patients. Download the free app or launch the web version today!

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JACC Special Issue: Why Environmental Health is CV Health

September 9, 2026

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Environmental exposures such as air pollution, wildfire smoke and extreme heat are increasingly recognized as important contributors to cardiovascular disease, even at levels once considered safe. The latest JACC issue examines the evidence linking these exposures to cardiovascular risk and explores opportunities for prevention at both the individual and population levels. To learn how environmental factors are shaping cardiovascular health and what actions can help reduce risk, read the full issue.

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