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.

Cardiologist questions FDA’s approval process for high-risk medical devices
The technology used to diagnose, treat and manage cardiovascular disease is always evolving, keeping FDA officials quite busy. But have the agency's standards been slipping in recent years? A cardiologist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center explored that very question.
Veterans with heart disease often receive better care through VA than they would elsewhere
Military veterans face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, making it especially important to ensure they receive high-quality care.
Opportunistic imaging detects signs of heart disease in lung cancer patients
These findings show that opportunistic imaging could go a long way toward making more patients aware of the cardiovascular risks they face—all without requiring additional scans to be performed.
LAAO or DOAC? Mayo Clinic AI helps guide treatment of AFib patients
It can be challenging to know which AFib patients are the best candidates for LAAO. A new algorithm out of Mayo Clinic aims to address that problem.
Use of biolimus-coated balloons during PCI not as effective as paclitaxel devices
Researchers tracked data from more than 200 patients who underwent PCI from August 2020 to July 2022, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

Cardiologist questions FDA’s approval process for high-risk medical devices

The technology used to diagnose, treat and manage cardiovascular disease is always evolving, keeping FDA officials quite busy. But have the agency's standards been slipping in recent years? A cardiologist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center explored that very question.

Veterans with heart disease often receive better care through VA than they would elsewhere

Military veterans face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, making it especially important to ensure they receive high-quality care.

Opportunistic imaging detects signs of heart disease in lung cancer patients

These findings show that opportunistic imaging could go a long way toward making more patients aware of the cardiovascular risks they face—all without requiring additional scans to be performed.

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LAAO or DOAC? Mayo Clinic AI helps guide treatment of AFib patients

It can be challenging to know which AFib patients are the best candidates for LAAO. A new algorithm out of Mayo Clinic aims to address that problem.

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Use of biolimus-coated balloons during PCI not as effective as paclitaxel devices

Researchers tracked data from more than 200 patients who underwent PCI from August 2020 to July 2022, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.

ACC Vice President Christopher Kramer, MD, FACC, offers an update on the creation of a new cardiovascular board.

Final decision on the creation of a new cardiovascular board expected soon

U.S. cardiology groups have worked together to propose the creation of a new American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine for certifying cardiologists. Now, after many months of waiting, a final decision is expected by the end of February.

ACC President Cathie Biga explains the American College of Cardiology advocacy efforts in Washington D.C. in 2025.

ACC president details key advocacy efforts in cardiology

American College of Cardiology President Cathie Biga, MSN, says Medicare payment reform remains a top priority going forward. Site-neutral payments and improved access to PAD screening are two other issues close to the ACC's heart.

Treating a broken heart: Beta-blockers improve survival in patients with takotsubo syndrome

Takotsubo syndrome, commonly known as “broken heart syndrome,” is often treated as if it was heart failure, but the optimal clinical approach remains a bit of a mystery.