Professional Associations

This page includes news coverage of medical associations and medical societies. Use these links to find focused news coverage from specific organizations: Cardiology Associations, Healthcare Associations, Radiology Associations.

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CV societies ‘very concerned’ about proposed coverage changes for MR therapy

The American College of Cardiology, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions all collaborated on the response. 

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SNMMI 2020: Imaging highlights connection between heart and kidneys in heart attack response

Researchers monitored how the heart and kidneys responded one day, three days, seven days and six weeks following an induced myocardial infarction. 

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AHA condemns Trump administration’s latest attack on ACA

The American Heart Association noted that the Affordable Care Act has provided “invaluable patient protections for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions.”

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Society of Thoracic Surgeons condemns racism and violence as protests intensify

As protests continue throughout the world in the wake of George Floyd’s death, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons has issued a statement condemning racism and violence.

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In wake of George Floyd’s death, cardiovascular groups denounce ‘incidents of racism and violence’

The Association of Black Cardiologists, American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology have collaborated on a joint statement that touches on the death of George Floyd and its connection to the cardiovascular health of racial minorities in the United States.   

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TCT 2020 to be held virtually due to COVID-19 concerns

TCT 2020, now known as TCT Connect, is scheduled to broadcast Oct. 14-18, 2020.

Q&A: Cardiologist Fatima Rodriguez on the AHA’s COVID-19 patient data registry

Back in April, the American Heart Association launched a new patient data registry to learn more about COVID-19 and its associations with cardiovascular disease. We reached out to the AHA for an update on that registry's progress. 

Cardiothoracic surgeons satisfied with their careers, but risk of burnout remains

Heart and lung surgeons are as satisfied with their jobs as ever, according to new survey results published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

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