American Society for Preventive Cardiology

18/12/2025

The ADA has released its 2026 Standards of Care in Diabetes, including updated guidance on cardiovascular disease risk management.

Notable updates include language addressing fenofibrate and icosapent ethyl (IPE) in appropriate patient populations.

Read the full CVD section of the Standards here:
https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/49/Supplement_1/S216/163933/10-Cardiovascular-Disease-and-Risk-Management

17/12/2025

🎙️ New episode alert from The Heart of Prevention podcast!

Host Keerthana Pakanati, MD is joined by Sadiya Khan, MD, MSc and Chiadi Ndumele, MD, PhD, MHS for Beyond the Score—a timely conversation on cardiovascular risk scores and risk assessment.

This episode goes beyond the numbers to unpack how risk calculators are used (and sometimes misused) in clinical practice. Learn what today’s tools measure, where they fall short across diverse populations, and how to integrate risk scores with clinical judgment, patient context, and shared decision-making to create more personalized prevention strategies.

🎧 Episode 7 is live—click the link in bio or listen now and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

15/12/2025

Attention ASPC members. The FY 2026 Hospital Inpatient PPS rule includes an essential update for lipid disorders. New ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) took effect on October 1, 2025.

New FH codes:
• E78.010 Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
• E78.011 Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
• E78.019 Familial hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

These updates support more precise documentation, coding, and recognition of FH in clinical practice. Full details are available in Table 6A of the rule: https://ow.ly/6jC650XK3zo.

This is the home page for the FY 2026 Hospital Inpatient PPS proposed rule. The list below centralizes any IPPS file(s) related to the proposed rule. The list contains the proposed rule (display version or published Federal Register version) and a subsequent published correction notices (if applicab...

12/12/2025

Missed it live? Now you can watch it on demand at our link in bio.

Role of Physical Activity in Cardiovascular Health & CVD Prevention with Charles German, MD, MS, FASPC, FAHA
Physical activity remains one of the most powerful tools for reducing cardiovascular risk—but most patients still aren’t meeting recommended levels.
In this CardioCore Lecture, Dr. German breaks down:
🏃‍♂️ Evidence-based activity guidelines
📏 Step goals that truly move the needle
📝 How to “prescribe” physical activity in practice
💬 Strategies that actually motivate behavior change
Perfect for clinicians, trainees, and anyone focused on preventive cardiology.
Watch now and bring actionable insights back to your patients.

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11/12/2025

Join the most impactful board you’ll ever be part of.

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) is pleased to announce that Board Nominations are open.

We invite members in good standing to apply for:
• Four (4) At-Large Board of Directors positions (3-year terms)
• One (1) Executive Committee Officer position: Secretary (2-year term)

All nominees must meet service requirements, remain active ASPC members, and attend the ASPC Annual Congress (term begins July 31–August 2, 2026).
Self-nominations must include:
• CV
• Letter of intent
• Letter of recommendation

Members may also nominate a colleague by submitting their materials to contact@aspconline.org

Unfortunately, incomplete submissions cannot be considered.
Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026

Help shape the future of preventive cardiology.

11/12/2025

Join the most impactful board you’ll ever be part of.

The American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) is pleased to announce that Board Nominations are open.

We invite members in good standing to apply for:
• Four (4) At-Large Board of Directors positions (3-year terms)
• One (1) Executive Committee Officer position: Secretary (2-year term)

All nominees must meet service requirements, remain active ASPC members, and attend the ASPC Annual Congress (term begins July 31–August 2, 2026).
Self-nominations must include:
• CV
• Letter of intent
• Letter of recommendation

Members may also nominate a colleague by submitting their materials to contact@aspconline.org

Unfortunately, incomplete submissions cannot be considered.
Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026

Help shape the future of preventive cardiology.

https://www.aspconline.org/board-of-directors

10/12/2025

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Khurram Nasir as the new Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology (AJPC) 🫀

A globally recognized leader in preventive cardiology, Dr. Nasir is Chief of Cardiovascular Prevention at Houston Methodist, Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell, and Co-Director of the Houston Methodist–Rice University Digital Health Institute. With over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications, he brings unmatched expertise in risk prediction, digital health, health equity, and high-value prevention strategies.

Dr. Nasir will guide AJPC’s editorial direction, ensuring it continues to deliver high-quality, impactful research and thought leadership to advance cardiovascular prevention worldwide.

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Drs. Erin Michos and Nathan Wong for their remarkable contributions as Co-Editors-in-Chief, helping AJPC achieve its new impact factor of 5.9.

Read the latest issue at our link in bio.

10/12/2025

Challenge Yourself with this Interactive Obesity Management Case:

Join Drs. Robert Kushner and Erin Michos to explore:

Case: Obesity management after hospitalization for NSTEMI

Refine your approach to cardiovascular risk reduction and discover what your plan might be missing.

👉 Start the challenge: https://deceraclinical.com/education/activities/cardiology/obesity-management-following-nstemi/114652/pretest

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06/12/2025

Every January, a familiar prescription rings up at a much higher price than it did the month before.
And a Medicare Part D change usually drives the jump.
Caregivers often step in during that moment, trying to sort out what has changed and how to prevent it next time.
But there’s still time to review coverage before that happens again.
Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7.
For 2026, Part D adds:
→ A $2,100 coverage cap
→ A monthly payment option that spreads costs more evenly
Checking a few details now can prevent pharmacy surprises in the new year.
This guide highlights:
✓ How to start the conversation
✓ What to review together
✓ Where to find free, trustworthy support
Read now:

For caregivers, helping a loved one review their Medicare prescription coverage is one of the most practical ways to support their health. With major changes coming to Medicare Part D in 2026…

04/12/2025

Grateful to Dr. Michos & Dr. Wong for their dedication as Co-EICs of AJPC. Their final Editors’ Page reflects their impact on advancing cardiovascular science & ASPC’s mission! 🫀📚

Read: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666667725004386

04/12/2025

Every January, a familiar prescription rings up at a much higher price than it did the month before.
A medication changes tiers.
A copay rises.
Coverage shifts without warning.
And by then, it’s too late to make changes.
But there’s still time to review coverage before that happens again.
Medicare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 7, and 2026 brings major updates to Part D:
→ A $2,100 out-of-pocket cap
→ A monthly payment option that helps stabilize medication costs
This guide breaks down what’s changing and the key questions to check before choosing a plan.
Read now:

Each year, Medicare beneficiaries can choose a new prescription drug plan during the open enrollment period. For 2026 coverage, open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and this year brings…

03/12/2025

A new review outlines the 2025 ASPC highlights in cardiovascular disease prevention, examining emerging strategies, evolving evidence, and priority areas shaping the future of preventive cardiology.

A valuable read for clinicians, researchers, and anyone focused on advancing CVD prevention.
🔗 https://ow.ly/cMWH50XAYeN