American College of Cardiology (ACC)

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the primary U.S. medical society representing the interests of all cardiology subspecialities. The ACC is very active in setting guidelines for cardiac care, lobbying for supportive government policy and reimbursements, clinician education, managing several key cardiovascular registries and advocating for the transformation of cardiovascular care to improve heart health.

Cardiologists share update after world’s first implant of new optimizer device for tricuspid regurgitation
The Tricuspid Flow Optimizer was developed by Triflo Cardiovascular, a U.S.-based healthcare technology company founded by structural heart specialists.
AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients
Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.
Cardiology groups share key update: ABMS seeking feedback on proposed Board of Cardiovascular Medicine
Five of the largest U.S. medical societies focused on cardiovascular health are one step closer to seeing their paradigm-shifting proposal become a reality.
Why the business side of cardiology was a key focus at ACC.24
Alison Bailey, MD, co-chair of the business of cardiology sessions at ACC.24, emphasized that reimbursement cuts can have a long-term negative impact on patient.
Statin therapy may help HFpEF patients lower their risk of death, heart attack or stroke
All participants were free of ASCVD and had no history of statin use at the start of the study.

American College of Cardiology’s HeartPAC temporarily pausing individual political contributions

The Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol and continued division between the country’s political parties appear to be at the center of the committee’s decision.

January 27, 2021

American College of Cardiology shares new treatment guidelines for HFrEF, emphasizing team-based approach

The document, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, includes updated data and new treatment strategies.

January 12, 2021

To help ease COVID concerns, American College of Cardiology will offer continuous screening for conference attendees

In 2020, COVID-19 forced the ACC to cancel its entire annual meeting just weeks before it was scheduled to take place.

January 11, 2021

Same-day discharge after PCI? American College of Cardiology shares a new guidance

Knowing when same-day discharge is the right choice—and when it isn’t—can be especially challenging for cardiologists and their care teams.

January 7, 2021

American College of Cardiology shares new guidelines for treating patients with anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapy

The ACC is celebrating the holiday season with a new gift for cardiologists.

December 22, 2020

American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association share new recommendations for managing valvular heart disease

The new document, published in both the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation, highlights the significant progress researchers and clinicians have made in this area in recent years.

December 17, 2020

American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association update AFib performances measures

The Heart Rhythm Society also contributed to the guidance.

December 11, 2020

American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology share updated guidance on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

The two groups emphasized the importance of shared decision-making and detailed when patients can consider competitive sports.

November 20, 2020

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American College of Cardiology (ACC)

Cardiologists share update after world’s first implant of new optimizer device for tricuspid regurgitation

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Cardiology groups share key update: ABMS seeking feedback on proposed Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

Why the business side of cardiology was a key focus at ACC.24

Statin therapy may help HFpEF patients lower their risk of death, heart attack or stroke

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