American College of Cardiology

11/21/2025

A 🆕 multi-society Advanced Training Statement on Advanced addresses the core competencies and training requirements necessary for advanced cardiovascular imagers across all four imaging modalities – echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography, nuclear cardiology and cardiac magnetic resonance.

"The new training statement defines the imager of the future by laying out the new definition of an advanced imager as a cardiologist who practices all four major imaging modalities," said Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC. "This is a bold definition that will push trainees to expand their horizons and search out programs that are able to train them in all of the modalities."

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11/20/2025

Showcase your expertise, boost your credentials, and earn both the CCK and FACC by passing the !

Available to licensed physicians practicing outside of the U.S., the online exam is designed to validate your clinical knowledge and judgment in the field of cardiovascular medicine.

The application deadline is Nov. 26 for the next exam window taking place Dec. 7 – 8! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4oP5s7X

The Certified Cardiovascular Knowledge Examination (CCKE) is designed for physicians practicing outside the U.S. dedicated to cardiovascular excellence.

11/20/2025

will help you cheer on your patients with tools and resources on the benefits of quitting smoking, the effects smoking has on the heart, tips to quit and more.

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11/20/2025

We're proud to highlight Summa Health - Akron Campus and the work they've done to achieve Chest Pain Center ! 👏 Their commitment to quality ensures each patient receives the efficient and effective care they need.

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11/19/2025

Analysis of the 2021 Global Burden Disease Study: The absolute burden in Asia has sharply increased despite declines in the age-standardized disability-adjusted life years and age-standardized mortality rate. Risk factor profiles and regional disparities in cardiovascular disease burden highlight the need for targeted interventions.

Read more: https://bit.ly/49u14Xl JACC Journals

11/18/2025

Deadlines approaching!

With 10,700+ abstracts and cases, is the place for breakthrough CV science, big conversations, and meaningful connections.

⏳ Early Bird Registration: ends tomorrow, Nov. 19
📝 LBCT submissions: due Thursday, Nov. 20

➡️ https://bit.ly/4nbj2kJ

11/18/2025

Congratulations to the ACC Leadership Accelerator Class of 2026! 🎉

These outstanding professionals are taking the next step in shaping the future of cardiovascular care. Join us in celebrating their achievement. Learn more about the program and how it develops tomorrow’s leaders ➡️ https://bit.ly/43uaDlM

Interested in other leadership opportunities? Check out our ACC Leadership Development Programs page for more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4o5mBcB

11/17/2025

⏳ Time is running out! Submit your late-breaking clinical research for by tomorrow, Nov. 18 at 1 PM ET!

🚀 Present your work on cardiology’s main stage, 💬 debate and discuss outcomes with top experts, and more. ➡️ bit.ly/3JNubKG

11/15/2025

2️⃣ Novant Health sites earned Chest Pain Center in September. Thank you for your work to improve processes and enhance patient outcomes!

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11/15/2025

Special Issue Highlights at Work

A special issue of JACC: Case Reports spotlights quality improvement projects presented at , reflecting the work of multidisciplinary teams and trainees from across the country. Projects in this issue cover topics such as care, health care utilization, transcatheter valve patient care, hypertension control, radiation safety, use of GDMT, and more.

Explore the full issue ➡️ https://bit.ly/43sPk2T

11/13/2025

ACC's October Board of Trustees meeting was rich with strategic dialogue and forward-looking initiatives.

🌟 Highlights include:
✅ New Chapters
✅ Clinical Guidance Documents
✅ Focus on Philanthropy
➕ More!

Check out the highlights: 🔗 https://bit.ly/3LDPoYf

11/13/2025

In the latest Leadership Page published in , Christopher M. Kramer, MD, FACC, Malissa J. Wood, MD, FACC, and Sandra J. Lewis, MD, FACC, discuss the value of intentional investment in leadership development and non-clinical competencies as part of equipping cardiovascular professionals to drive meaningful change. They highlight the ACC's efforts to create a comprehensive curriculum that builds leadership capacity at all levels of the team, enabling more effective translation of innovation into care, more resilient organizations and ultimately better outcomes for patients.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4hRRn7e