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.

A closer look at GE HealthCare's new affordable cardiac CT scanner
As cardiac CT continues to get used more and more, GE HealthCare has launched a new scanner designed to meet the needs of both outpatient imaging centers and larger hospitals.
Cardiologists using less contrast in the cath lab—but there is room to improve
Researchers emphasized that minimizing procedural contrast use is an effective way to reduce the risk of post-PCI acute kidney injury.
Cardiologists make history, use new robotic imaging system for first time
Researchers believe a new robotic TEE system could improve the long-term health of interventional echocardiographers in addition to several other key benefits.
Cardiology employment models undergoing a dramatic shift
Gerald G. Blackwell, MD, MBA, MedAxiom's president and CEO, examined how different cardiology employment models look today compared to even a decade ago.
Cardiology groups among the many voices asking Congress not to cut Medicaid
More than 40 U.S. healthcare organizations are urging Congress not to make sweeping Medicaid cuts that could result in approximately 7.6 million Americans losing health insurance.

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An updated look at combining LAAO with ablation, TAVR or other interventional heart procedures

Performing two procedures at once does not appear to make a significant impact on patient safety, though it may lead to a few new risks sure to interest heart teams.

TAVR patients face a higher risk of stroke for up to 2 years

A majority of strokes after TAVR occur in the first 48 hours, but patients remain at a significantly higher risk for much longer.

Cardiologists make a familiar plea, urging Congress to eliminate impending Medicare cuts

Congress has already adjourned for the year without taking action, but U.S. medical societies are hoping relief from significant Medicare cuts will arrive in early 2024.

Newsweek ranked the 50 best heart hospitals in the world

Deaths from CVD are on the rise, cardiologists warn—high blood pressure, obesity remain 2 primary culprits

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of mortality in the world, responsible for nearly 20 million deaths in 2022 alone.

Adolph M. Hutter, MD, cardiologist and past president of the American College of Cardiology

Beloved cardiologist remembered as a ‘master clinician’ and 'friend to all'

Adolph M. Hutter, MD, spent more than 50 years with Massachusetts General Hospital and worked with multiple professional sports teams. In addition, he served as president of the American College of Cardiology in 1992-1993.

Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, Yale American College of Cardiology

American College of Cardiology names renowned cardiologist the next editor-in-chief of its flagship journal

The publication's current editor-in-chief is Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD. Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, will begin his five-year term in 2024.

Cardiologists lead push for Aetna to reconsider ‘restrictive,’ ‘inconsistent’ reimbursement proposals

The policies cover a wide range of interventional therapies, including Shockwave Medical's IVL technology and intravascular ultrasound.

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Learning more about AFib: 19 important topics for cardiologists, other heart specialists to investigate

New AFib recommendations from the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association covered significant ground—but there is still much more to learn, experts explained.

American College of Cardiology (ACC)

A closer look at GE HealthCare's new affordable cardiac CT scanner

Cardiologists using less contrast in the cath lab—but there is room to improve

Cardiologists make history, use new robotic imaging system for first time

Cardiology employment models undergoing a dramatic shift

Cardiology groups among the many voices asking Congress not to cut Medicaid